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Description [EN]
Buxtehude Museum of Regional History and Art
The Buxtehude Museum of Regional History and Art invites visitors to discover the history of the Hanseatic city and its region from a variety of perspectives. The museum’s collection dates back to 1880. In 1913, the museum building – donated by Buxtehude senator Julius Cäsar Kähler – was opened on the centrally located St. Petri-Platz. The historic half-timbered house was extended with an annexe in the early 1990s and underwent extensive renovation, enlargement and redesign between 2015 and 2021.
Today, the exhibitions use selected objects to tell the story of Buxtehude’s development – from the town’s beginnings, through its time as a Hanseatic city, right up to the present day. Vivid displays and interactive stations bring the town’s history, everyday life and regional characteristics to life.
Art lovers can look forward to an art gallery featuring works by the painters Hermann Martens (1910–1952) and Johann Jacob Gensler (1808–1845). In the "Sacral Tower", medieval and modern Christian artworks meet contemporary conceptual art: An installation by the internationally renowned artist Michael Craig-Martin places the historical objects and their restoration in a fascinating context.
A particular highlight is the archaeological exhibition ‘The Immenbeck Burial Ground’. It showcases outstanding finds from an early medieval burial ground dating from the 4th to the 6th century. On display are, amongst other things, jewellery, intricately crafted glass objects and around 1,400 glass beads. Among the exceptional exhibits are two almost completely preserved ‘trunk cups’ (Rüsselbecher).
Changing special exhibitions, public guided tours, lectures and a wide range of creative and educational activities complement the permanent exhibitions. Whether on your own, with your family or in a group, the Buxtehude Museum offers a wealth of opportunities to discover history, art and archaeology.
Accessibility
Access with ramp
No
Guidance system for visually impaired people, Tactile / acoustic map
No
Entrance soil indicators
No
Access stairless
Yes
Access with ramp
No
Disabled toilet
Yes
Labeling in pictograms
No
Inscription in braille
No
Acoustically accessible exhibition objects
Yes
Tactile accessible exhibition objects
No
Print medium in braille inscription / large print
No
Tactile / audio tours
No
Guided tours in sign language
No
Tactile flooring system
No
Barrier-free Audioguides
No
Educational programs for visitors with learning difficulties
Yes