# German museum and cultural heritage activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-museum-and-cultural-heritage-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-23T23:31:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Cultural institutions in Germany are engaging in various activities to preserve and share history and education. In September 2026, the “Türen auf mit der Maus” initiative provided free access to museums for families, featuring educational programs such as discovery tours and craft stations at the Domschatz Essen and the Bauernhofmuseum Kleinlosnitz.

In the Black Forest region, the Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum focuses on the preservation of rural history through its collection of traditional farmhouses. The museum showcases historical vertical architecture designed to house humans, animals, and hay under a single roof, attracting over 220,000 visitors per season.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Black Forest Open Air Museum preserves rural history

The Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Museum in Germany's Black Forest showcases six centuries of rural life through reconstructed traditional farmhouses and historical agricultural landscapes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/black-forest-open-air-museum-preserves-rural-history

### 2026-09-18: German museums host open house events for families

German museums, including Domschatz Essen and Bauernhofmuseum Kleinlosnitz, are hosting free family discovery days as part of the “Türen auf mit der Maus” open house initiative.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-museums-host-open-house-events-for-families

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