Special exhibitions are regularly held in the imposing new building.
Sauerland-Museum, The permanent exhibition is housed in the Landsberger Hof. The new museum building houses the temporary exhibitions Sauerland-Museum, Foyer with Kleinschnittger automobile Sauerland-Museum, The Elector's Room in the permanent exhibition with life-size portraits Sauerland-Museum, The new building offers space for special exhibitions
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How regional museums work today
Reopened in the historic palace with a modern extension in 2019, the Sauerland Museum focuses on the history of the former Duchy of Westphalia from its beginnings to the present day. The collection presentation is complemented by interesting and well-attended temporary exhibitions.
- The museum café is run by master confectioner Andre Krengel from Arnsberg and invites you to linger with ice cream, cakes and regional pancake specialities. The "Kleine Altstadt-Café" is also recommended to all travellers who value a family atmosphere and regional products.
- Arnsberg, with its romantic winding alleyways and medieval centre, is also a stage destination on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route and an ideal place for a stopover with or without an overnight stay. There are permanently installed bicycle stands in the museum courtyard and visitors can charge their e-bikes at one of the six charging stations while visiting the museum.
- The temporary exhibitions in the architecturally attractive new building deal with cultural-historical themes and, at regular intervals, art exhibitions.
- Travellers have the best view of the idyllic Arnsberg Forest landscape from the Lörmecke Tower in Warstein, which is around 30 kilometres from the Sauerland Museum. The attraction with a plateau at a height of 35 metres is located on several hiking and cycling routes such as the Sauerland Forest Route. From the tower, guests can look out over the Hochsauerland, the Haarstrang and the Westphalian Bay all the way to the Teutoburg Forest.
- If you want to take a look around Warstein and learn more about its culture, a guided tour of the "Warsteiner Welt" is a must. The visitor centre provides insights into 265 years of brewing tradition. Of course, a cold Pilsner is part of the tour.
- Excursion tip: Lake Möhne is located 20 kilometres from Arnsberg and, as NRW's largest lake, is also known as the "Westphalian Sea". With 40 kilometres of shoreline and surrounded by the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, it offers numerous paths for relaxing walks, long hikes and cycle tours right by the water. The waters also enjoy an excellent reputation as a fishing area due to the great variety of fish. The ADAC yacht school on the lake is the only one of its kind in Germany to offer training programmes for sailing and boating.
- Accommodation tip: Villa Regina on Lake Möhne or Hotel Altes Backhaus close to the museum in Arnsberg.
Important information about accessibility: certificates
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and partially accessible for wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used and raised for the guest are accessible without steps.
- Exterior walkways are at least 200 cm wide.
- Doors are at least 80 cm wide.
- Passages in rooms are at least 90 cm wide.
- Elevator cabs are at least 110 cm x 140.
- Elevator doors are at least 80 cm wide.
- Entrance/access to the building is step-free (max. 2 cm threshold, if necessary via a ramp).
- The counter is 80 cm high at the lowest point.
- There is another, equivalent communication possibility in a seated position.
- There are seven accessible tables (maximum height 80 cm, accessible at a height of 67 cm with a depth of 30 cm).
- The following aids are offered: Wheelchair, audio guides.
- The exhibits are mainly visible, perceptible and recognizable while sitting.
Public WC
- The movement areas are at least:
- in front of the sink 173 cm x 170 cm;
- in front of the WC 173 cm x 170 cm;
- to the left of the WC 90 cm x 200 cm;
- to the right of the WC 90 cm x 90 cm.
- There are folding grab bars to the left and right of the WC.
- The washbasin is accessible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of at least 30 cm.
- The mirror is visible in sitting and standing position.
- There is a cord as an alarm trigger.
Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for deaf people".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- A general parking space is available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.
- There are seven desks with bright and glare-free lighting.
- There is no inductive hearing system at the reception/counter.
- The following aids are provided: Audio Guides.
- The following technical means of conveying information are available: Audio guides available, films available.
- Information for orientation is available in photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms. Information for orientation is available in written form.
- There is a unisex toilet available.
Detailed information for people with hearing impairments and hearing loss All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments and blind people".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- A general parking space is available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically, e.g. by an intercom system.
- The stopping position is announced by voice.
- The operating elements are designed with high visual contrast.
- The controls and signage are tactilely detectable.
- There is a menu. The menu is designed in uncluttered, high-contrast type.
- Assistance dogs may be brought into all relevant areas/rooms of the establishment/offerings.
- The following assistive devices are provided: Audio Guides.
- The following technical means of conveying information are available: Audio guides available, films available.
- Signage designed in legible writing.
- There is a good visual contrast between the writing/pictogram and the background.
- Information for orientation is available in Braille.
- Information for orientation is available in photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms.
- Orientation information is available in written form.
- A tactile model is available.
Detailed information for people with visual impairments and the blind All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for with cognitive impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The destination of the route is within sight or route signs are at a constantly visible distance or an uninterrupted route guidance system is in place.
- The name or logo of the establishment/facility is clearly visible from the outside.
- The counter is directly visible from the entrance door or the route to it is marked pictorially and without interruption.
- The following technical means of conveying information are available: Audio guide available. Films available.
- Information for orientation is available in photorealistic representation or in the form of pictograms.
Detailed information for people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users
Important information at a glance
- Open today
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday 14:00 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
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Contact
Sauerland-MuseumAlter Markt 24-30
59821 Arnsberg
Phone: 02931-944444
