LVR-Niederrheinmuseum Wesel

The LVR-Niederrheinmuseum sits in a former fortress granary building and displays regional history across multiple floors with organized themes. The rooms hold objects, documents, and images that show how life developed in the Lower Rhine area over time.

The building originally served as a military storage facility in the 19th century as part of the city's defenses. After major renovation work, the museum opened to visitors in 2018.

The exhibitions show how people in this region lived and connected with their neighbors across borders through everyday objects and documents on display. You can see the trades, customs, and daily routines that shaped life here.

The museum invites you to explore at your own pace, with exhibitions spread across multiple floors that you can navigate freely. Plan to spend a few hours looking at the displays and reading information to get the most from your visit.

The museum is planning a new permanent exhibition about life near water set to open in 2025 that tells regional stories through modern media displays. This new section will show how water shaped daily life and connections in the area.

Location: Wesel

Inception: 1998

Official opening: March 18, 2018

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: LVR-Niederrheinmuseum

Address: An d. Zitadelle 14, 46483 Wesel

Phone: +49281339960

Website: https://niederrheinmuseum-wesel.lvr.de

GPS coordinates: 51.65152,6.61445

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02