• Open studio

    Kunstschule Koppelschleuse

    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 [...]

    12€
  • Sculptural Design – Modeling from a Model

    Kunstzentrum Koppelschleuse An der Koppelschleuse 19, Meppen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland

    This weekend offers the opportunity to work on the model under the supervision of the instructor. We will have a female model in a seated position at our disposal. We will try to capture the proportions and type of the model as well as the body expression. The course is designed for beginners and advanced [...]

    140€
  • Free sculptural creation—figurative or abstract—using clay

    Kunstschule Koppelschleuse

    There is no set theme for this course; you are free to bring your own ideas—whether figurative or abstract—to life. Artist Christa Baumgärtel will give you the freedom to develop your own themes and bring them to life in clay. Sculpture offers a wide range of possibilities in terms of both content and form. For [...]

  • Boot un’ Dood – Movie Night in Low German

    Emsland Archäologie Museum

    In collaboration with the Low German Department of the Emsländische Landschaft e.V. In collaboration with the Mobile Cinema of Lower Saxony, the Emsland Archaeology Museum is presenting a movie night full of suspense, humor, and Low German. The crime comedy “Boot un’ dood” tells the story of a missing canoe, a marriage on the rocks, [...]

  • Lucie Frank

    Café Koppelschleuse An d. Koppelschleuse 20, Meppen

    Lucie Frank is a singer-songwriter from Berlin whose sound ranges from alternative folk to indie pop. With her authentic presence, haunting voice, and emotional songs, Lucie Frank is one of those artists who captivates her audience from the very first note. In her songs, she blends personal stories with modern musical influences, creating an atmosphere [...]

    14€
  • Treasure hunters among themselves

    Emsland Archäologie Museum

    Communication, Sharing Experiences, News: District Archaeologist Thomas On the last Thursday of every month, Kassens makes himself available to volunteer metal detectorists for an informal get-together. Treasure hunting was already a topic of interest in the early Middle Ages. The so-called “treasure regality” dates back to this period; it stipulates that all finds discovered deeper [...]

  • Public guided tours of the Meppen City Museum

    Stadtmuseum Meppen An der Koppelschleuse 19a, Meppen, Deutschland

      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 [...]

    6€
  • Who Was Bruno Fabeyer? A Reading with Dr. Christof Haverkamp

    Emsland Archäologie Museum

    In the mid-1960s, Bruno Fabeyer was considered one of Germany's most wanted criminals. After committing numerous burglaries and killing a police officer, he evaded capture for nearly a year by hiding in forests and marshes. Dr. Christof Haverkamp, a journalist and historian from Lathen, traces Fabeyer’s life story and contextualizes the case from both historical [...]

    4€
  • The Funnel Beaker Culture

    Emsland Archäologie Museum

    New Findings on Neolithic Groups from the Emsland Region Archaeologist Sarah Bockmeyer (Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel) will discuss her dissertation project on the Funnel Beaker Culture of the Early Neolithic in Lower Saxony. The lecture provides insights into current archaeological research on social structures and identities, as well as the lives of early farming communities between [...]

    4€
  • Public guided tours of the permanent exhibition at the Emsland Archaeology Museum

    Emsland Archäologie Museum

    Step back in time to the Emsland's earliest history! Every second Thursday of the month, the Emsland Archaeology Museum offers a guided tour of its permanent exhibition. You’ll discover significant finds and fascinating artifacts from past eras. The guided tour offers insights into the lives and mindsets of our ancestors from the Stone Age through [...]

  • Open studio

    Kunstschule Koppelschleuse

    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 [...]

    12€
  • Art School Breakfast at the Youth and Culture Guesthouse

    Kunstschule Koppelschleuse

    On the second Sunday of every month, parents can enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Youth and Cultural Guest House while the children give free rein to their creativity at the Art School. The breakfast buffet is available from 9 to 11.30 a.m. and costs €12.20 for adults, €5.60 for children under 5 and €10.20 [...]

    9€