Salt Museum

Museum/Exhibition | Excursions

Salt production in Salzkotten can look back on 1,000 years of history. The salt museum in the Heimathaus documents this impressively and invites you to interesting events.
Salzmuseum  Salzkotten
Salzmuseum  Salzkotten

Properties:

  • Bus stop available
  • Bad Weather Special
  • for all kinds of weather
  • For groups
  • for school classes
  • for families
  • for individual guests
  • By request / Open for events
The Salzkotten Salt Museum offers comprehensive insights into the history of the town and the importance of salt. It sheds light on the production process and the development of Salzkotten up to the present day. Particularly noteworthy is the "Salt Experience Workshop", which is designed for both young and adult visitors. Here, the natural material salt is brought to life in an interactive way, deepening the understanding of its historical and economic significance. The museum is accessible on request and for events and offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.

Prices

Price on request

Business hours

The Local History Museum is open on the first Sunday of every month. In addition, the museum is open on Sundays when stores are open for business as part of the Sälzerfest, Hederauenfest, Martini Market, and Lucia Festival.

Additional visits are possible on short notice by prior telephone arrangement: Tel. 05258-6149 (contact Willi Vorwerk for information).

Directions

The Salt Museum is located in the center of Salzkotten. Getting there by bus and train: Salzkotten Train Station www.bahnhof.de/salzkotten Nearest bus stop: "Salzkotten, Alte Post" (approx. 200 m) Bus routes: 490, R46, S90, SK1, SK2, SK3 Public transportation information: HochstiftBewegt Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Hochstift mbH Tel. +49 5251 12 33 66 www.hochstiftbewegt.de

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