This free app brings the history of Meppen Fortress and the era of the Thirty Years' War to life digitally. Augmented reality brings long-demolished ramparts, moats, bridges, gates, fortifications, and structures such as the Paulsburg back to life, providing a vivid picture of what was once the most powerful regional fortress in the Diocese of [...]
At the Open Studio, we get together to create art. Everyone who wants to explore their artistic side is welcome here—children and adults, advanced artists and beginners, newcomers and “old hands”! The focus is on the joy of creating. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with various materials: The art school’s facilities allow for the [...]
The Story of Red Franz June 1900, Neu Versen: Peat cutter Bernard Herbers struck an obstacle with his spade. He quickly realized that he had found the body of a young man. 90 years later, laboratory analyses confirmed that the bog body was that of a 25-year-old man from the 4th century A.D. Today we [...]
2,000 Years of Criminal Investigation Special Exhibition at the Emsland Archaeology Museum “Please don’t touch anything!”—this line is familiar from many crime movies. But since when has it actually been the rule at a crime scene? In cooperation with the Emsland/Grafschaft Bentheim Police Department, the Emsland Archaeology Museum invites you on a captivating journey through [...]
ART 2026. Members' exhibition of the Meppener Kunstkreis Every two years, the Meppener Kunstkreis invites its members to an exhibition. As part of the exhibition, the artistic members present themselves to a broad public and thus give an impression of their artistic work. Works from the fields of sculpture, photography, graphics, ceramics and painting will [...]
In the fall of 2020, the newly established Meppen City Museum opened its doors at the Koppelschleuse. During a 60-minute guided tour of the museum, visitors will get to know the new museum and learn many interesting facts about the history of Meppen. You will travel through time with experienced museum guides who are happy [...]
In the Open Studio we meet to create art together. Everyone who wants to develop their artistic skills is welcome here - children and adults, advanced and beginners, newcomers and "old hands"! The focus is on the joy of creating. There is an opportunity to try your hand at various materials: The premises of the [...]
- July 5 or July 6-8 Summer vacation at last! It's fun to work creatively with all your senses on three mornings at our art school. I've packed a suitcase full of cool ideas for you. Shall we unpack it together? Various summer vacation workshops for different age groups from four years to sixth grade [...]
July 6-8 Summer vacation at last! It's fun to work creatively with all your senses on three mornings at our art school. I've packed a suitcase full of cool ideas for you. Shall we unpack it together? Various summer vacation workshops for different age groups from four years to sixth grade await you at the [...]
Experience history up close at “mercatum nostalgica” This weekend, for the fourth time, the large meadow at the Koppelschleuse will be transformed into a lively marketplace of days gone by. Artisans and merchants from near and far will showcase their unique wares, demonstrate traditional techniques, and offer fascinating insights into long-forgotten ways of working. Dressed [...]
In the fall of 2020, the newly established Meppen City Museum opened its doors at the Koppelschleuse. During a 60-minute guided tour of the museum, visitors will get to know the new museum and learn many interesting facts about the history of Meppen. You will travel through time with experienced museum guides who are happy [...]
Police Awareness Day in cooperation with the Lower Saxony Police The event accompanies the current special exhibition “In Search of the Truth: 2,000 Years of Crime Investigation” at the Emsland Archaeology Museum. To complement the exhibition, the police are offering a diverse program for all age groups on the grounds of the Koppelschleuse: The K-9 [...]
Kulturnetzwerk Koppelschleuse Meppen
Helter Damm 1
DE 49716 Meppen
Tel.: 05931 7575
info@koppelschleuse-meppen.de
www.koppelschleuse-meppen.de
© Copyright 2026 | Cultural Network Koppelschleuse Meppen
Kulturnetzwerk Koppelschleuse Meppen
Helter Damm 1
DE 49716 Meppen
Tel.: 05931 7575
info@koppelschleuse-meppen.de
www.koppelschleuse-meppen.de
© Copyright 2026 | Cultural Network Koppelschleuse Meppen
