Knopf- und Regionalmuseum

Museum Schmölln, Thuringia, Germany

What to expect

The Knopf- und Regionalmuseum Schmölln is a museum showcasing the history of the button industry in Schmölln, a city that was once a major industrial center. The museum features exhibits on the production of buttons from steinnuss, a type of palm seed, and other materials. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of machines and learn about the city's industrial past. The museum also offers an audio guide for children, where they can go on a discovery tour with the Schmölln mascot 'Knöpfchen'. The museum provides a glimpse into the city's history and industrial heritage, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Knopf- und Regionalmuseum (Button and Regional Museum). We listened to the short audio guides made by children for children using QR codes. The youngest one kept going back to the drawing table and the huge basket of buttons

Highlights: The children loved the audio guides, and even the skeptical child was amazed. "What can you learn about buttons?" The interactive elements kept both children engaged ✨