Mineral Museum Oberkirchen

description

brief description:

The Mineral Museum emerged from the private collection of Augustinus Stein, a passionate agate collector from Oberkirchen. Stein acquired most of the findings within the local region. His niece Marga Alles oversaw her uncle's life work until 1993, at which time the community of Freisen acquired the private collection and turned it into a museum. Today, visitors can admire over 1500 precious exhibits from over 90 different rock types, one of the most spectacular pieces being an agate by the name of Setting Sun.

relevant filming facts

opening times:

open each first Sunday of the month from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm and by agreement

usage:

presentation of precious exhibits

condition:

modern

interior architecture:

bare space with exhibits

Background noise:

quiet

surroundings:

info point regarding excavations, large square behind the building, empty spaces around the building

Lift/elevator:

none

Space restrictions:

none

Time restrictions :

filming after prior agreement

Catering:

can be organised in the immediate vicinity of the museum

premises:

large space in the attic storey, suitable for catering or wardrobe purposes

Filming experience:

yes, film and photography

comment:

The agates of this region are highly popular collection pieces because of their unusual beauty and firmness which gives them an unusual shine after the grinding.

accessibility

car:

Coming on the Autobahn A62, take the Freisen exit and continue for approximately 4 km along the L122

train:

The historic Ostertalbahn (museum train) operates on request and every Sunday during the summer months. It stops in Oberkirchen, approximately 1 km fr