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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 [...]
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Through her songwriting, Amsterdam-based artist Sterre Weldring seeks to untangle the complex emotions that many of us encounter. She channels her wonder at human behavior and the conflict between the head and the heart—which is so often present—into melancholic folk-pop songs. Inspired by artists such as Florence + The Machine, Tom Odell, and Ben Howard, [...]
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5 events,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 [...] |
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At the Kunstverein Meppen, Cornelius Völker’s painting class will showcase various artistic approaches by young students. With their works, a class from the Münster Academy of Fine Arts is moving into the Kunstverein’s historic, protected spaces for an exhibition for the first time. In addition to painting, the students also work with sculpture or incorporate [...]
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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 [...]
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Crime novelist Irmela Schröck will present the first volume of her Haselünne crime series, “Death at the Movies,” during an exciting reading. When a body is found in the small town of Haselünne, Inspector Mark Köster takes charge of the investigation and quickly realizes that his girlfriend may be more deeply involved in the case [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Who was Oskar Schindler (1908–1974), known for the famous Spielberg film *Schindler’s List*, really? Letters and documents that were unexpectedly discovered in an attic in Hildesheim in 1999 offer new insights into both the dramatic events of that time and Schindler’s life in the postwar period. These documents not only shed new light on Schindler [...] |
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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 [...]
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In this course, you’ll learn how to bind your own art journal. Among other things, we’ll use a gel printing plate to create papers that will form the basis of the journal. This mixed-media technique is easy to incorporate into your daily routine, as it doesn’t require much setup or a lot of time. Led [...] |
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The Meppen Cultural Management Office and City Museum once again invite you to an atmospheric folk evening at the Höltingmühle. The guest performer is New Zealand-born musician Joseph G. Thompson. The music of this folk and Americana singer-songwriter reflects over two decades of songwriting and performing, during which he has shared the stage with artists [...]
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In this course we will look at patterns that are perfect for designing Christmas cards or gift tags. Design your personalized Christmas mail in a very special way! You must have completed a Zentangle beginner’s course to enroll. Please bring your own basic supplies (fine-tip marker, pencil, and tortillon). The additional materials required for this [...] |
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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 [...] 
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...] |
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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 [...]
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6 events,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 [...] |
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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
