The Heimatstube Burg (Spreewald) is undergoing renovation and extension work and will therefore remain closed until further notice. Special group offers on the topics of Lower Sorbians/Wends, traditional costumes, customs, the Spreewald Railway and legends are still possible by arrangement by telephone. Please leave your name and telephone number on the answering machine! We will call you back as soon as possible!
Customs under the reed roof - Spreewald history at the harbour
Building / plot situation
The "Heimatstube Burg" is housed in a building at the Spreehafen, which is part of a three-sided farmhouse (with draw well, farm building and barn with gallery) redesigned according to historical borrowings. The house is a converted historical farmhouse in log construction with a typical three-sided layout. It comes from the district of Burg - Kauper and was inhabited until about 1990.
Characteristics
The exhibition presents insights into the history and present of the village of Burg and the lives of the Sorbian/Wendish farmers in Burg (Spreewald) and the surrounding area or the Spreewald in the 18th to the 21st century. One focus is the presentation of the elaborate traditional costumes of Burg, the presentation of traditional crafts and the diverse customs, such as the painting of Sorbian Easter eggs in wax reserve and bossing techniques, as well as discussion groups on the topic of "Legendary figures and their meaning". Another thematic focus is presented in the permanent exhibition "History and Stories of the Spreewald Railway".
Special exhibitions / accompanying offers
Two special exhibitions are held each year. As a rule, these are in-house productions for which extensive object research is carried out with the corresponding loan traffic. The themes range from seasonal highlights to local crafts and customs.
The openings of the special exhibitions run with a small cultural programme.
Once a year in September, the Heimatstubenfest takes place in the Drei-Seiten-Hof under the motto "Traditional costumes, dance and traditions".
Additional offers by arrangement are available on the following topics:
"Getting to know legendary figures and their meaning" Knowledge about the language, culture and way of life of the Sorbs/Wends is imparted with the possibility of dressing up.
Show demonstration "Sorbian Easter egg painting in wax reserve and bossing technique".
A "Little Treasure Hunt" and a children's quiz in the local history room are also possible
Thematic guided tours in which one aspect of the exhibition is explored in detail (e.g. Easter customs, flax processing, traditional costume and clothing).
Offers for children - With Kobi to the museum
Kobi - the little house ghost - is at home in the museum. He lives there in a slipper under the stove. At midnight, he eavesdrops on the old museum pieces when they tell stories about the past. He tells these exciting stories to the museum staff, who then pass them on to the children - stories from the old, old days.
Kobi offers:
1. fabulous voyage of discovery
During a dice game with legendary figures as game pieces, our "young" guests learn a lot of interesting facts about the legendary figures. It is a regional hike from Vetschau via Raddusch, Lehde, Straupitz, Cottbus, Briesen to Burg. With knowledge, you can get ahead faster in the game. In addition, there is a lot of interesting information about our region.
Unusual game rules and special accessories make the game varied. For example, you can choose between a mathematical, a sporty and a healthy game variant.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at schoolchildren.
grades 1 to 12, but is also suitable for adults
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: at least 1 week in advance
Duration: approx. 30 to 60 minutes (depending on the number of players)
Group size: 2 to 10 people
Admission per child € 1.50; per adult € 2.50
Part 1: Short general guided tour with information about the village of Burg im Spreewald, flax processing and Lower Sorbian/Wendish clothing. The tour lasts about 30 minutes (depending on the children's interest).
Part 2: Some children are transformed into legendary figures with costumes. With the help of these, they learn interesting facts about the living conditions of our ancestors, whereby the children's knowledge is included but not required. For example, the importance of water in general, the water conditions in the Spreewald and the Lower Sorbian/Wendish language are discussed.
Part 3: Depending on the children's stamina and interest, two to three more sagas are read aloud and briefly discussed.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at schoolchildren.
of classes 1 to 6.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: at least 1 week in advance
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours (depending on the children's stamina)
Group size: up to 25 people
Admission per person: € 1.50
After a guided tour of the Heimatstube (topics: The village of Burg in the Spreewald, Lower Sorbian/Wendish language and clothing, flax processing, ...), little boxes with lids are folded.
Spatial imagination, mathematical and geometric skills are promoted, as well as dexterity, precise work and perseverance are trained. At the end, everyone can take home a finished box.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at schoolchildren.
of classes 1 to 12.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: at least 1 week in advance
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours (depending on the students' interest and skills)
Group size: 2 to 12 people
Admission per person: € 1.50
The local history museum is located in the building and on the grounds of the former Dissen school. The complex is a listed building. The fabric of all buildings underwent a complete reconstruction in 1999 / 2000.
Characteristics
The exhibition provides insights into the way of life of the Sorbian / Wendish farmers in the Lower Lusatian region between Cottbus and Burg in the 19th to the 1960s. The exhibition reports on the hard work in the fields and stables, living on the farm, the life of children, Sorbian fairy tales and legends, festivals, celebrations and the many customs that are still alive today. The documentation of Bogumil Šwjela's work is a focal point. A special quality is the collection of Lower Sorbian traditional costumes, which make up about half of the collection. From everyday rural costumes to elaborately embroidered bridesmaids' costumes and other festive costumes, over 20 variations and individual pieces from the 18th century are on display.
Special exhibitions / accompanying offers
Regular special exhibitions (approx. 3 per year) are related to the permanent exhibition, i.e. concerning the place, customs, fairy tales and legends, seasonal events, way of life and, in addition, art exhibitions concerning the landscape and the place as well as natural history exhibitions in the "Storchenhof Dissen".
The guided tours are offered in German and, by prior arrangement, in Sorbian, English and Czech.
Museum educational offers for schools
Museum Night, Artists' Market
Guided tours in the church
Actions for the annual village festival
Events such as book presentations
in cooperation with the Dissen Church Song programmes and concerts
Guided tours for the visually impaired and people with intellectual disabilities
Offers for children - With Kobi to the museum
Kobi - the little house ghost - is at home in the museum. He lives there in a slipper under the stove. At midnight, he eavesdrops on the old museum pieces when they tell stories about the past. He tells these exciting stories to the museum staff, who then pass them on to the children - stories from the old, old days.
Kobi offers:
1. "Stary Lud - the encounter with the ancient people" - a journey back in time to the 10th/11th century
" 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.
Implementation of the whole project: 10 min short introduction to Slavic history (for all pupils), 15 min introduction to the dress code of the early Middle Ages (small demonstration for all pupils), followed by group work in the 3 projects, conclusion common meal for all pupils with ingredients of the Middle Ages.
The programme takes place outdoors and is aimed at pupils in grades 3 to 12.
Please make sure to wear appropriate clothing!
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: at least 3 weeks in advance
Duration: 4 lessons + 30 minutes snack
Group size: 6 to 20 people
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.
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.
4th Stork Summer or "Where are the storks in winter?"- Natural History Tour
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.
5. outline of contemporary Sorbian music and literature - diversity of Sorbian music, creative poets and literary figures
Many people perceive nothing of Sorbian music or only its folklore elements. But contemporary Sorbian music is not limited to choirs singing folk songs or to pop songs on the radio.
It ranges from chanson, pop, rap and heavy metal in its many forms of expression to experimental new music. Equally creative are the more or less well-known Sorbian poets and writers. The Sorbian song poet Bernd Pittkunings provides an overview.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at
Students from grades 7 to 12.
Dates: by long-term arrangement
Pre-registration: 4 weeks before at the latest
Duration: 45 minutes per project module
Group size: 6 to 30 people
By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other. (Fees will be charged accordingly).
6. listen - join in! - Songs to listen to, sing along and participate in
Songs to listen to, sing along and join in: Why the dragon doesn't fetch the princess, animals in the fire pond, a young man in love, dreams of Africa and the holidays are sung about in songs by the song poet Pittkunings.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pre-school children up to grade 4.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Group size: 6 to 30 people
By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.
7. eating and drinking keeps body and soul together - about eating and drinking, stockpiling and meal order
The children are given a guided tour of the museum on the topic of "Nutrition in earlier times". They learn about dishes and food sequences at festivals and can make butter and herb curd themselves. The children collect herbs and process them into herb curd. They are allowed to churn their own butter and eat it with fresh bread.
The programme takes place indoors and outdoors and is aimed at pre-school children up to grade 12.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Group size: 6 to 30 people
By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.
8. stories around the sweet porridge - cooking and telling fairy tales in the museum
"Once upon a time in Africa... The guenons had planted beans and wanted to harvest them to cook themselves a porridge. But ..." Would you like to know what happens next? Then visit us at the Dissen Museum of Local History and let's dive into fairy tales from all over the world that are all about food. We will cook a sweet porridge together, and while the millet is simmering on the cooker, Bernd Pittkunings will tell stories and fairy tales about food from the past and present.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pre-school children up to grade 7.
Dates: by arrangement Monday to Friday
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Group size: 6 to 30 people
By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.
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.
10. ceramic pendants for Easter and Christmas - clay work
Patterns are pressed into prepared Easter tags or poinsettias in damp clay. These are later fired and make beautiful gifts or decorative pieces for a spring or Christmas bouquet.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at students in grades 1 to 12.
Dates: by arrangement
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Group size: 6 to 30 people
By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.
11. baked apple time - baked apple and fairy tales in the museum
The museum's autumn and Christmas offer: children's laughter will be heard again because it's baked apple time. The children fill their own apple with nuts, homemade jam and sultanas. While the apple then roasts in the oven for 40 minutes, Bernd Pittkunings tells fairy tales and sings songs about food. Afterwards, the children can finally taste what a baked apple tastes like.
The offer takes place indoors and is aimed at pre-school children up to grade 7.
Dates: October to February by arrangement Monday to Friday
Pre-registration: 2 weeks before at the latest
Group size: 6 to 30 people
By arrangement, various offers of the local history museum can be combined with each other.
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.
13. snowflake stars - Snĕžynka - crafts and storytelling in the 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.
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