Mineral Museum Oberkirchen

description

brève 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.

pertinent pour un tournage

heures d’ouverture :

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

usage :

presentation of precious exhibits

condition générale :

modern

intérieur:

bare space with exhibits

situation sonore :

quiet

alentours:

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

ascenseur :

none

restrictions spatiales :

none

restrictions temporelles :

filming after prior agreement

catering:

can be organised in the immediate vicinity of the museum

locaux supplémentaires :

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

expériences avec des tournages:

yes, film and photography

commentaire :

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.

accès

voiture :

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

transports en commun :

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