Museum in the old rectory
The museum is situated in the upper rooms of the parish farmhouse. It is one of very few still existing parish farmhouses. It was built in the style of Lower Saxon farmhouses. Wilhelm Busch's brother-in-law, Herrmann Nöldecke, was the last countrs parish priest in Wiedensahl.
In 6 rooms are over 1500 exhibits on show, among others:
Products of Wiedensahl forges, memories of local herring fishing traditions, a nearly complete cobbler's workshop, products of 'Mittelbrink ceramic'.
The women's traditional costumes are especially noteworthy: the Wiedensahl traditional costume is simple and in dark colours and was last worn by girls at their confirmation. While the costumes of the Schaumburg-Lippe women symbolised more the wealth in Emperor Wilhelm's times.
Opening times:
April - September
Sat/Sun/public holidays 2pm - 5pm
October
Sun 2pm - 5pm
Group guided tours by written or telephone request to Kurt Cholewa 05726 - 774 - the tour will take about an hour!