In 2023, using funds from the municipal support program “Perspektive Innenstadt,” a complex of “experiential and informational spaces dedicated to Meppen’s city history” was created in the former Arenbergische Rentei building, along with attractive information stations offering innovative educational programs on local history. These include a digital city model, an engaging introductory film on Meppen’s [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Photons are the smallest units of light and, at the same time, the starting point for these works, in which visibility is understood as a dynamic process. Charlotte Wielage’s works reinterpret the classical glazing technique by using everyday materials such as adhesive tape and ink. Through layering, transparent spaces of color emerge that are reminiscent [...]
Let go of everyday life and give your emotions room to breathe—step out of your head and into your creative power. Don’t overthink it, just start; in Action Painting, intuition takes center stage; the process is what matters most. Through splattering, smearing, brushing, scraping, or even painting with bare hands, a work becomes an immediate [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As part of the “Open Monument Day” event, the neoclassical Arenberg Rentei building in Meppen will be open from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Visitors will gain insights into the building and its history, as well as into the reign of the Dukes of Arenberg, who ruled the Emsland region beginning in 1803. In addition, the [...]
We want to use the gel plate to print interesting and surprising images. Each print is one-of-a-kind and can be used as a standalone piece of art or as part of a collage. You can also use it to create beautiful cards. For example, we will work with plants, stencils, different types of paper, and [...]
With a new program, the Festival of Lights at the Koppelschleuse offers a special aesthetic experience for the twelfth time. To celebrate the Festival of Lights, the Meppen Art Circle is presenting light art by Charlotte Wielage (Düsseldorf) at the Koppelschleuse Art Center. Students and instructors from the art school will use light objects and [...]
The Meppen Pottery Market will take place again on September 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Around 30 potters will showcase new ideas, masterful ceramic art, and professional craftsmanship. The pottery market takes place on the lawn between Café Koppelschleuse, the Youth and Cultural Guest House, the Emsland Archaeology Museum, the Meppen City Museum, [...]
If you’re looking for a break from your digital routine and want to let your creativity run wild, this course is perfect for you. The creative possibilities with clay are endless: from functional ceramics to freely designed objects, anything is possible. Pottery combines creativity and stress relief in a friendly group setting, offering a great [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Soapstone is a soft, malleable material that invites both beginners and advanced crafters to get creative and is ideal for making custom jewelry or small sculptures. Let your chosen stone inspire you: Using files and sandpaper, you’ll create unique pieces of jewelry, palm stones, or small sculptures—whatever your imagination dictates. Finally, polishing adds shine and [...]