Schieferbergbau-Heimatmuseum Holthausen

The Schieferbergbau-Heimatmuseum is a mining museum in Holthausen that focuses on slate extraction and regional heritage. It contains displays about mining tools and techniques, natural history, textile work, and local historical events.

The museum started in 1974 in three basement rooms of a school and moved to a larger building in 1975. Its founding came from the community's desire to preserve the story of local mining work.

The museum displays artworks from local creators of the 19th and 20th centuries that reflect the life and craft traditions of the region. These pieces show how artists saw their surroundings and the work of people around them.

The museum has different exhibition areas that visitors can explore in sequence without needing special equipment. The layout is clearly organized so you can move through the sections easily.

Inside the museum there is a real mining tunnel where you can see how slate was extracted underground. The tunnel displays tools from different periods that show how mining methods changed over time.

Location: Schmallenberg

Inception: 1974

GPS coordinates: 51.18304,8.33838

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03