Papiermuseum Düren, Paper manufacturing museum in Düren, Germany.
The museum building incorporates architectural elements that reflect paper characteristics through folding patterns, watermarks, and embossed surfaces in its design.
The museum opened its doors in 1981 and showcases the regional paper industry heritage along the Rur River, which began operations in 1576.
The exhibition space presents the evolution of paper production from traditional handcrafting methods to modern industrial processes through machinery and historical artifacts.
Located at Wallstraße 2-8, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 19:00 on Thursdays.
The collection contains watermarked papers dating from the 14th to 19th centuries, documenting three centuries of paper manufacturing techniques and innovations.
Location: Düren
Inception: 1981
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Operator: Stadt Düren
Address: 2-8 2-8 Wallstraße 2-8, 52349 Düren 52349 Düren 52349 Düren
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, Thursday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +492421252561
Email: museum@dueren.de
Website: https://papiermuseum-dueren.de
GPS coordinates: 50.80080,6.47944
Latest update: November 20, 2025 00:58
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