The permanent exhibition is housed in the Landsberger Hof. The new museum building houses the temporary exhibitions
Sauerland-Museum, The permanent exhibition is housed in the Landsberger Hof. The new museum building houses the temporary exhibitions

Sauerland-Museum

Arnsberg

History of the Sauerland Museum
In 1605, electoral prince Ernst von Bayern (1583–1612) had the Landsberger Hof, today’s Sauerland Museum built for his mistress, Jungfer Gertrud von Plettenberg (d. 1609). Here, you can discover the history of the Sauerland region under the Electorate of Cologne, with its many different connections, from the beginnings until the years after the Second World War.

Situated in the charming old town centre of Arnsberg, the Sauerland Museum in the historically important Landsberger Hof building tells the many-faceted story of Sauerland under the Electorate of Cologne, from the early years to the present day. Numerous original artefacts from the Balver Höhle cave, as well as beautiful models and exhibits, bring the exciting history of this region to life. The permanent exhibition is supplemented by special exhibitions with different themes. Guided tours, education programmes and children’s birthdays are provided by arrangement.

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
    Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday09:00 - 17:00
    Friday09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday14:00 - 18:00
    Sunday10:00 - 18:00

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