Bremer Geschichtenhaus
Bremen
Bremer Geschichtenhaus is a unique living museum located in Bremen's historic Schnoor district. Housed in the St.-Jakobus-Packhaus, the city's oldest preserved warehouse dating back to 1660, the museum offers visitors an immersive experience of Bremen's history from the mid-17th to the early 20th century. The exhibits are brought to life by long-term unemployed individuals and refugees who, under professional guidance, perform historical scenes and portray notable local figures wearing meticulously crafted period costumes. This dynamic approach allows visitors to engage with Bremen's past through storytelling, live acting, and sensory experiences including tasting coffee and chocolate. Key historical moments recreated include the acquisition of Bremen's imperial immediacy in 1646, the 1656 cathedral fire, and the plague years of 1655-56. The museum also features a colonial goods store, a merchant's office from circa 1910, and a harbor history tour. Beyond its cultural role, the museum serves as a social project to empower and train the performers, fostering skills and confidence to aid their reintegration into the workforce. Regular special exhibitions and events are hosted in the historic cellar, adding to the vibrant visitor experience.
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Astuce: Plan your visit from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 17:00, with last guided tours starting at 16:00. Mondays are closed. Booking in advance is recommended for groups. The museum offers live guided tours that vary, so each visit is unique. Discounts may be available for groups, seniors, or families. The interactive and sensory elements, including tastings, make it ideal for visitors interested in engaging history experiences.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum employs long-term unemployed people and refugees as live actors to portray Bremen's history, offering them training and work experience.
- •It is housed in Bremen's oldest surviving warehouse, the St.-Jakobus-Packhaus, dating back to 1660.
- •Visitors can taste freshly brewed Prüttkaffee and learn about the history of coffee and chocolate production.
- •The museum has been awarded the "Ausgewählter Ort im Land der Ideen" in 2008, a prestigious German innovation award.
- •Live actors greet visitors even before entering, portraying figures such as the city guard and the Bremen Roland statue.
Histoire
The Bremer Geschichtenhaus is situated in the St.-Jakobus-Packhaus, first documented in 1660 and the oldest surviving warehouse in Bremen.
Over centuries, the building underwent modifications around 1804, 1819, 1862, post-World War II in 1945/46, and a significant renovation in 1999.
Since 1973, it has been protected as a historic monument.
The museum itself was established in May 2006 as a social and cultural project by the employment organization bras e.V., aiming to provide long-term unemployed individuals and refugees with skills and confidence through live historical performances.
The project has been recognized nationally, earning awards such as "Ausgewählter Ort im Land der Ideen" in 2008 and the ServiceQualität BremenBremerhaven seal for service excellence.
Guide du lieu
Ground Floor Historical Scenes17th century
This area features live reenactments of significant 17th century events, including the story of Bremen gaining imperial immediacy in 1646, the Bremen Cathedral fire of 1656, and the plague years of 1655-56. Visitors meet characters like the cooper master and his widow who narrate these episodes.
Upper Floor 20th Century ExhibitsEarly 20th century
Visitors explore scenes from the early 1900s, including a colonial goods store where coffee history is shared and fresh Prüttkaffee is offered for tasting. The exhibit also includes a merchant's office from around 1910 and culminates in a harbor history tour highlighting Bremen's overseas ports.
Historic Museum Cellar
The cellar space hosts special events such as music evenings, readings, and private celebrations, providing a cultural venue within the museum's historic setting.
Contact
Téléphone: 0421 37877586