Discover the Horst Castle Adventure Museum: free entry on All Saints Day!

Discover the Horst Castle Adventure Museum: free entry on All Saints Day!

The Horst Castle Adventure Museum, located at Turfstrasse 21 in Gelsenkirchen, opens its doors on the upcoming All Saints Day holiday, November 1st. Admission is free on this day and visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the Renaissance from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. What could be nicer than combining a holiday with a visit to the museum, which offers many interactive exhibits?

The focus of the adventure museum is on the permanent exhibition “Life and Work in the Renaissance”. Here, guests have the opportunity to go back in time and gain an insight into typical professions such as blacksmith, stonemason and bricklayer. There are no boring showcases, instead visitors can actively experience and try things out - a concept that is particularly popular with children and families. In the room about the master builder Arndt Johannsen, who led the construction work from 1556 to 1567, the techniques and challenges of the time are clearly conveyed. Horst Castle itself is considered one of the oldest and most important Renaissance buildings in the Ruhr area, which makes visiting it all the more attractive. This also reports Lokalkompass.de.

A feast for the senses

In the banquet hall of the adventure museum, which has been open since November 2022, visitors can experience the ambience of an aristocratic banquet. Not only is there armor and a magnificent fireplace, but also an interactive banquet table that conveys the food, drinks and dances of the time. Such an experience is a real highlight and brings historical knowledge to life. When hunger strikes, the exhibition ensures that no one has to leave on an empty stomach!

However, the topics in the museum are not limited to the nobility. One area is dedicated to the capture and breeding of wild horses in the Emscherbruch - an exciting chapter that shows how diverse daily life was in the 16th century. The Horst Castle Adventure Museum is also used as a cultural and civic center, which means that not only historical but also cultural events take place here - a real added value for the community.

Cultural circles in the heart of the Ruhr area

The Ruhr area has a lot to offer, and Horst Castle fits perfectly into the multitude of museums. From disused mines to contemporary art galleries, the region's museum landscape is as diverse as the people who visit them. Loud ruhrgebiet-industriekultur.de Interactive exhibitions are particularly popular and help ensure that visitors of all ages have an educational and entertaining day.

Horst Castle not only offers an exciting journey into the past, but is also a place of encounter and creativity for the whole family. If you're looking for a holiday destination that combines education and fun, you should definitely stop by. By the way: Here you can also visit the historical printing workshop, which is open on certain days. Another reason to go to the castle.

For more information, including exact opening times and special events, visit the museum's official website at gelsenkirchen.de. Get ready to immerse yourself in another time and experience a piece of history up close!