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Heimweberei-Museum Schalkenmehren
Schalkenmehren
At the beginning of the 20th century, Schalkenmehren, like many Eiffel villages, was characterized by small-scale weaving. The young elementary school teacher Anna Lehnert initiated the revival of rural weaving tradition that had once existed, thus to find a way out of poverty.
The idea bore more and more fruit, so that the Home-weaving-Cooperative Schalkenmehren eG was founded in 1926. Until the 1980s, it produced high-quality woven pieces that were appreciated throughout Germany under the trademark "Maartuch".
In memory of the weaving tradition, a museum was set up in 1993 in the former village school building in Schalkenmehren. Here, the history of the Cooperative as well as its social and economic importance is impressively illustrated. On the ground floor, looms, spinning wheels and reels can be admired, showcases show small works of art from over a period of six decades. The upper floor is dedicated to the subject areas "wool and wool processing", "clothing and old handicrafts" and the path "from flax to linen". In addition, an Eifel kitchen has been recreated.
Gain fascinating insights into another world and an almost lost, craft tradition!
The idea bore more and more fruit, so that the Home-weaving-Cooperative Schalkenmehren eG was founded in 1926. Until the 1980s, it produced high-quality woven pieces that were appreciated throughout Germany under the trademark "Maartuch".
In memory of the weaving tradition, a museum was set up in 1993 in the former village school building in Schalkenmehren. Here, the history of the Cooperative as well as its social and economic importance is impressively illustrated. On the ground floor, looms, spinning wheels and reels can be admired, showcases show small works of art from over a period of six decades. The upper floor is dedicated to the subject areas "wool and wool processing", "clothing and old handicrafts" and the path "from flax to linen". In addition, an Eifel kitchen has been recreated.
Gain fascinating insights into another world and an almost lost, craft tradition!
Further information
Opening hours:
from April to October:
Sundays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Group tours are available all year round by appointment.
| Sunday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
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Impressions
Travel-for-all information
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- The information on the exhibits is provided in writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairment, but not for deaf people. A reservation in advance is necessary.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in relevant areas/rooms.
- The entrance is visually rich in contrast, but not recognizable by a tactile change of floor covering.
- All evaluated and usable areas for the guest are well illuminated, i.e. bright and glare-free.
- The signage is designed in clearly legible and contrasting font.
- The exhibits are usually well illuminated. Information is provided in writing and is visually rich in contrast.
- Guided tours for people with visual impairments and blind people are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary. Tactilely detectable exhibits are integrated in the guided tour.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic font.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is one marked parking space for people with disabilities.
- The bus stop "Kirche" is 120 m away.
- The building is steplessly accessible via a 6 m long ramp with a slope of 5%.
- The exhibition on the 1st floor is accessible only by stairs. All other evaluated rooms and facilities available to the guests are accessible without steps.
- Almost all evaluated passageways/doors available to the guests are at least 90 cm wide except for the 1st floor and the door to the stairs (80 cm).
- The exhibits are predominately visible when seated and information is predominately readable when seated.
- Group tours for people with walking impairments and wheelchair users are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary.
WC for people with disabilities
- The manoeuvring spaces are:
in front of the washbasin 138 cm x 150 cm;
in front of the WC 150 cm x 145 cm;
to the left of the WC 60 cm x 70 cm; to the right of the WC 138 cm x 70 cm. - There are fold-up grab rails to the left and right of the WC.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible.
- There is an alarm trigger.
- Certified in the period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028
Contact
Heimweberei Museum
Mehrener Straße 5
54552 Schalkenmehren
