Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark
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Hofleben 1910
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Hofleben 1910
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Hofleben im Winter 1910
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Vorführhandwerk
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Hofleben 1910
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Betreute Ausstellung: Kommunikation im Wandel der Zeit
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Why go
- More than 120 historic buildings from across Hesse.
- Insights into 400 years of Hessian history and everyday culture.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- Windmills and watermill with hammer millLook for the windmills and the watermill with its hammer mill.
- Four-pipe fountain replicaA replica of Langen’s four-pipe fountain stands here.Middle of the Marktplatz
- Reconstructed street from GießenA street from Gießen has been reconstructed at the museum.
- Mittelhessen village groupThis group recreates a village form typical of the region in the mid-18th century, with a chapel and school-and-town hall.After the ticket counter
Know before you go
- Smoking is prohibited across the museum grounds and inside buildings, except in designated smoking areas.
- Free access does not extend to the Martinsklause from Remsfeld in Baugruppe Nordhessen.
What's inside
- Village school, churches and two synagogues
- Post office, bakery, blacksmith’s shop and printing exhibits
- Marktplatz exhibitions on radio technology, pharmacy, photography, cast iron and brewing
- The Marktplatz has restaurants, shops, a goldsmith and a hotel
With kids
- Family guided tours, children's birthday parties and workshops are available.
Tips for your visit
- Use the interactive map to navigate the museum grounds.
- The address is Laubweg 5, Neu-Anspach.
Interesting facts5
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The Marktplatz is the museum’s oldest section.
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The museum preserves traditional building methods and materials.
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Some building ensembles include period furniture, tools and machinery.
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A vineyard planted in 1986 demonstrates three traditional Rheingau methods of growing Riesling.
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1800
The Werkstätten group includes a forge built around 1800 and an 1830 barn used for a permanent exhibition.
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History
Eugen Ernst, the museum’s first director, was one of its key initiators. Threatened buildings were dismantled at their original sites, moved here and rebuilt to preserve them.
- 1974The Hesse state government founded the museum under Minister-President Albert Osswald.
- 1978Minister-President Holger Börner officially opened the museum.
How to get there
- CarThe museum stands beside Landesstraße 3041, which connects the Weiltal area with Bundesstraße 456.
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- Website
- hessenpark.de/
- Phone
- +49 6081 5880
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours at Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark?
It is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
What events take place at Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark?
The museum hosts events including weddings and an annual Christmas market.
Can I visit Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark on an organised coach tour?
Some bus companies include the museum in inclusive coach tours.
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