Quellengrundpark, Open-air museum in Borken, Germany
Quellengrundpark is an open-air museum in Borken spread across several hectares with original farm buildings and structures. These buildings display traditional construction methods and agricultural practices that were typical in the region.
The museum was created to preserve rural buildings that would otherwise have been lost by relocating structures from various locations to this site. These structures from different periods together show how building styles and rural life changed over the centuries.
The park features traditional craft demonstrations including pottery and textile weaving, where artisans work with period tools in front of visitors. These active displays offer a direct sense of how people worked and created things in earlier times.
The museum is open daily from March through November with guided tours available in multiple languages and programs designed for school groups. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the site requires walking across the grounds.
The park keeps heritage farm animals that participate in agricultural demonstrations and help preserve rare domestic breeds. These animals are not just part of the display but play an active role in keeping these breeds alive.
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