Museum für Frühindustrialisierung, Wuppertal

Name: Museum für Frühindustrialisierung
Address: Engelsstraße 10, Wuppertal, 42283, Germany
Telephone: +49 202 5634375

#18 among attractions in Wuppertal

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The Museum of Early Industrialization is an industrial and social history museum in Wuppertal-Barmen. It is a location of the Museum Industriekultur Wuppertal.

The theme of the museum is the early development of industry in Wuppertal in the multifaceted interplay of factors related to the history of technology, society, the economy and mentality.

The museum was opened in 1983 and was the first social history museum to focus on industrialization. It is expected to be closed until spring 2023 for extensive renovation work and the installation of a new permanent exhibition.

Coordinates: 51°15'58"N, 7°11'25"E

Address

Engelsstraße 10Barmen (Friedrich-Engels-Allee)Wuppertal 42283 Germany

Contact

+49 202 5634375

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum für Frühindustrialisierung open?

Museum für Frühindustrialisierung is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum für Frühindustrialisierung?

Nearby attractions include Engels-Haus, Wuppertal (1 min walk), Die starke Linke, Wuppertal (2 min walk), Adlerbrücke, Wuppertal (3 min walk), Brasserie im Opernhaus, Wuppertal (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum für Frühindustrialisierung by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum für Frühindustrialisierung:

Bus

Adlerbrücke • Lines: 611, 640, Ne5 (2 min walk)
Siegesstraße • Lines: 628 (2 min walk)

Train

Adlerbrücke (3 min walk)
Wuppertal-Barmen (6 min walk)