Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg

Ever wondered how industry shaped a city? Here at the Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg, you’ll uncover Osnabrück’s transformation. From its humble 18th-century agricultural roots to its rise as a modern industrial powerhouse, this museum tells a captivating story. The museum’s main building, the Haseschachtgebäude, was completed in 1871. Inside, exhibits chronicle the pivotal 19th century. You can explore themes like “Hard Coal Mining,” “The Myth of Steam,” “Early Factories,” and “Early Industrialization.” Discover the “Magic of the Coal Forest” exhibit, which illustrates how coal formed at Piesberg. Marvel at a collection of fossils. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, delving deeper into specific aspects of the region’s industrial history. In the machine hall, witness two functioning steam engines from 1849 and 1916. Watch their transmission belts power machines like milling machines, drills, and lathes in a historical metal workshop. From the Haseschachtgebäude’s shaft hall, descend 30 meters “underground” in a glass elevator. Walk through the 300-meter-long Hasestollen, a historic mining tunnel. This tunnel connects the Haseschachtgebäude with the downhill museum area at Südbach. There, you’ll find the Magazingebäude, built in 1893, and a historic stable. The Magazingebäude once served as the miners’ washhouse and now houses temporary exhibitions. In the former stable, explore an educational exhibition on the “Industrialization of Crafts.” This section focuses on papermaking, shoemaking, and milling. It offers a valuable learning experience for school and kindergarten groups. The Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg offers a unique journey into Osnabrück’s industrial heart.