Today, the entire site of the old factory is a listed historical monument. The LVR Industrial Museum has established an exhibition hall with a heritage trail in the former spinning mill building. The centerpiece of the permanent exhibition on the heritage trail is the largely preserved hydroelectric power plant of the Ermen & Engels cotton spinning mill.
Descending into the turbine cellar, you are greeted by a mysterious blue light and the sound of flowing water, giving the impression that water still flows through the corridors with their massive walls. Once your eyes have adjusted to the darkness, the enormous turbines come into view, which, via a complex transmission system of numerous wheels and gears, powered the machines in the factory.
On the floor above the turbine cellar, the large switchboard shows how electricity was distributed throughout the factory. Finally, the impressive steam engine at the entrance to the museum floor serves as a reminder that there wasn't always enough water power available to drive the machinery.
In addition, the museum hosts various special exhibitions on different topics. Further information can be found on the museum's website.
Although the museum is closed from the end of October to the end of March, it is open for guided tours for school classes.
Free admission day for everyone:
First Friday of the month. Applies only to the permanent exhibition, not to special exhibitions and events.
Information for groups:
Guided tour for adults: €60 (plus regular admission)
Guided tours for children's groups and school classes: €45
Guided tour in a foreign language (English): €65-75 (plus regular admission)
Group size: max. 25 people
Duration: 1 hour
Information on accessibility can be found in the section: "Files and Downloads". A detailed description can be found on the page. www.reisen-fuer-alle.de.
Report about the LVR Museum in Engelskirchen on the Vareo blog.
Opening hours
- Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 - 18:00 Monday = Closed
Closed from the end of October to the beginning of AprilDays off: Monday Price information
Price adult: 4,00 €
Price child: Free entry
Reduced price: 2,00 €
Permanent exhibition for groups of 10 or more people: €3,50
Combination ticket (permanent and special exhibition): €6,00
Reduced-price combination ticket: €4,00
Combined ticket for groups of 10 or more people: €5,50
Group of students and kindergarten children: €0,00
Information on reduced prices: Students, trainees, those doing federal voluntary service, people with severe disabilities, recipients of SGB II and SGB XIIGeneral Information
Parking lots available
Bus stop available
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
Target group seniors
for groups
for school classes
for families
for children (any age)
Suitable for prams
Foreign languages
- German
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
Barrier-free toilet
Barrier-free access
Accessibility
- Travel for everyone
General information on accessibility Arrival & Parking
- The museum is located in Engelskirchen, directly in the Agger Valley, not far from Engelskirchen train station. It is therefore easily accessible by regional train RB 25 from Cologne or Meinerzhagen.
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- Features:
Stroller accessible | Restroom | Changing facilities | Children's birthday parties
The museum is wheelchair accessible except for the turbine cellar.
Objects, tools, and materials can be experienced through the senses. There is a three-dimensional model of the factory as well as tactile boxes that are particularly suitable for blind and visually impaired people.
For deaf people, a sign language interpreter can be booked free of charge for a guided tour of the museum. author
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