Schieferbergbau-Heimatmuseum Holthausen

The Schieferbergbau-Heimatmuseum spans 2,500 square meters, displaying extensive collections about slate mining techniques and regional heritage in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The museum originated in 1974 within three basement rooms of a local school before expanding into the current building, which opened its doors in 1975.

The museum maintains a gallery section dedicated to regional art from the 19th and 20th centuries, featuring works by Paul Hermann Schoedder and Eberhard Viegener.

Visitors can explore various sections including slate mining exhibits, natural history displays, textile processing demonstrations, and a documentation center about regional witch trials.

The museum houses its own mining tunnel that demonstrates underground slate extraction methods, complemented by tools and equipment from different historical periods.

Location: Schmallenberg

Inception: 1974

GPS coordinates: 51.18304,8.33838

Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:06