Museum Achse, Rad und Wagen, Transportation technology museum in Wiehl, Germany
Museum Achse, Rad und Wagen is a transportation museum in Wiehl dedicated to vehicle technology and its development. The exhibition displays axes, wheels, and wagons from different periods and regions, arranged so visitors can understand the craftsmanship behind them.
The museum started in 1952 as a company museum for a vehicle parts manufacturer, revealing the industrial history of the region. Between 2008 and 2013 it was completely renewed and modernized.
The place tells the story of craftsmanship and tradition deeply rooted in the region. Visitors can see how vehicles developed across different cultures and what role they played in daily life over thousands of years.
The museum is easily accessible on foot and clearly marked, so visitors can orient themselves without trouble. Groups should notify in advance to ensure a visit is possible, and it is wise to allow time for the comprehensive exhibition.
Every month craftspeople demonstrate in the workshop how wheels and axes are made using traditional methods. These demonstrations offer a rare look at techniques that are otherwise only seen in museums.
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