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Stork summer or "Where are the storks in winter?" - Nature study tour in Dissen

In a guided tour of the stork, the pupils learn many interesting facts about this rare species. A camera shows the museum's stork couple raising their young. A short film and the stork exhibition complement the knowledge. In a small quiz, the pupils can test their newly acquired knowledge about Master Adebar.
In winter, this nature project provides information about hibernation, migratory birds and winter torpor. It also shows other ways in which animals can survive the harsh winter.

The programme takes place indoors and outdoors and is aimed at students in grades 1 to 12.
Dates: by arrangement April to end of July or all year round
Pre-registration: yes
Duration: 45 to 90 minutes
Group size: 6 to 20 people

By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.

Museum of local history Dissen

The church year - LER project in the Dissen church

In this LER project, Bernd Pittkunings, as a trained catechist, guides the pupils through the beautifully decorated Dissen church. The pupils learn about all the church holidays by looking at the painted galleries and can ask their questions about church and worship.

The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pre-school children and pupils up to grade 7.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: at least 2 weeks in advance
Duration: 45 minutes
Group size: 6 to 30 people

Other offers of the museum of local history can be used by arrangement.

Museum of local history Dissen

Brief outline of Sorbian/Wendish history in the Dissen local history museum

On a guided tour of the museum, the pupils learn about the history of the Sorbs/Wends from settlement to the present day. Stories are told about the hard work in the fields and on the farm, but also about festivals and customs. These tours are designed according to the age group.

The programme takes place outdoors and is aimed at students in grades 1 to 12.
Please make sure to wear appropriate clothing!
Dates: anytime by arrangement
Pre-registration: possible at short notice
Duration: 45 minutes per project stone
Group size: 6 to 30 people

Different offers can be combined with each other by arrangement.

Museum of local history Dissen

Evidence of Döbern's local history in the Döbern local history room

The "Heimatmuseum Döbern" is located in the building and on the grounds of the historic "Alte Schänke". It houses evidence of the local history of Döbern. The main focus is on glass production, the history of mining as a district history and the domestic economy of the rural proletarian population by means of changing exhibition areas.

The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pupils in grades 1 to 10.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest

Local history room Döbern

Baking Oven, Customs and Typical Farm Garden in the Tauer Museum of Local History

The lovingly furnished museum is located in a former village bakery. It houses exhibits and displays on the life of the rural population, Sorbian/Wendish customs and details of life from the 18th century onwards in an original atmosphere. The Lower Sorbian traditional costumes are a special attraction, ranging from peasant working costumes to elaborately embroidered festive costumes. The unadulterated courtyard with its farm buildings and a traditional farmer's and herb garden have an idyllic effect.

The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pupils in grades 1 to 10.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Admission per person: € 0.50

Museum of local history Tauer

Flax and Linen in the "Kólasko" Drachhausen Local History Museum

The small facility houses exhibits on the life of the rural population, especially on the tradition of flax processing from the area around Drachhausen. "Kólasko" means "spinning wheel" in German. This is one of the tools used for the production of linen. In the old days, the women of the village met in the "spinte" to work together on the spinning wheel. Many a story was also "spun" on these wintry evenings.

The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pupils in grades 1 to 10.
Appointments: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. by arrangement
Pre-registration: 1 week before at the latest
Duration: approx. 1 hour

Museum of Local History "Kólasko" Drachhausen

Poinsettias and hearts made of fired clay at the Dissen Museum of Local History

Those who want to make their own completely durable poinsettias or hearts can press their own patterns in moist clay in a separate event. These are later fired and each child receives their own beautiful stars or hearts for the Christmas tree after a week.

The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pre-school children up to grade 12.
Dates: October to December from Monday to Friday by arrangement
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Group size: 6 to 30 people

By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.

Museum of local history Dissen

"Stary Lud - The Encounter with the Ancient People" - a journey back in time to the 10th/11th century at the Dissen Museum of Local History

" Stary lud - The encounter with the ancient people" - a Slavic journey through time to the 10th/11th century. Introduction to the early settlement history of the Sorbs/Wends as well as their clothing in the early Middle Ages. In projects, the pupils can understand for themselves what life might have been like in the 10th/11th century.
The students choose from the 3 project offers:
1. metal crafts and making fire,
2. kitchen and nutrition
3. from sheep to clothing,
one in which they will work.

Decorate your own Sorbian Easter eggs at the Dissen Museum of Local History

Each pupil can beautifully decorate their own Easter eggs with Sorbian motifs using the wax reserve technique and learn interesting facts about the symbolism of the patterns.

These working materials must be brought along:
Hard-boiled or blown-out eggs

The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pre-school children up to grade 7.
Dates: 4 weeks before Easter by arrangement
Pre-registration: 4 weeks before at the latest
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Group size: 6 to 30 people

By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.

Museum of local history Dissen

Snowflake stars - Snĕžynka - Handicrafts and fairy tales at Dissen Local History Museum

The pre-Christmas season is also mysterious and mystical. Because there is so little snow, the children can use scissors and paper to create their own beautiful snowflake stars for the window or for Christmas cards. After the busy cutting and gluing, the Sorbian snowflake "Snĕžynka", played by Bernd Pittkunings, seduces all the children into the world of fairy tales and legends.

The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pre-school children up to grade 7.
Dates: October to January by arrangement Monday to Friday
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Group size: 6 to 30 people

By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.

Museum of local history Dissen