Museum Day for Laundry at the Kaisenhaus Museum
The Kaisenhaus Museum, a cultural gem nestled within the Waller Feldmark allotment area, invites you to step back in time with its upcoming event, 'Washing Day at the Kaisenhaus'. Located in the Blockland Association's area at Behrensweg 5a, the museum can be easily reached by bike, bus (line 20 to the Hohweg end stop), or car.
The event, scheduled for tomorrow, July 6, promises an authentic experience as visitors can help wash clothes in the museum garden using traditional equipment such as zinc tubs, washboards, and soap. Angela Piplak from the Walle History Workshop will be present to guide you through the process and share insights into the era of survival and reconstruction.
Inside the museum, four exhibition rooms are filled with original artifacts, offering a glimpse into the past. Staff will provide introductions upon request, and a lovingly set table with homemade cake invites you to a coffee break in the garden.
After exploring the museum, you can relax at the Garden Café, which is open on Sundays. Entrance to the museum is free on Sundays, but donations are welcome and help the association in its work.
For more information about 'Washing Day at the Kaisenhaus', contact Christine Glenewinkel at 0160-206 62 25. You can also find opening days and special events at kaisenhaus.de.
Upcoming opening days include: July 20, August 3, August 17 (with a matinee event at 11 AM), August 31, September 14 - European Heritage Days, September 28, and October 12. Everyone is welcome to participate in 'Washing Day at the Kaisenhaus'.
The Kaisenhaus Museum was founded to save an original 1957 Kaisen house from demolition. Many people moved onto plots and converted their sheds into what are now known as Kaisen houses, a testament to the housing shortage after World War II. The museum was declared a historically significant cultural monument in 2024.
Wilhelm Kaisen, the Mayor of an unspecified city, legalized living in allotment gardens in August 1945 to alleviate this housing shortage. Today, the Kaisenhaus Museum stands as a reminder of this innovative solution and a window into the past.
We hope to see you at 'Washing Day at the Kaisenhaus'!
The upcoming event, 'Washing Day at the Kaisenhaus', is not only a step back in time but also a celebration of sustainable living, as visitors can experience traditional methods of cleaning clothes in the museum's home-and-garden setting. After the event, you can relax and enjoy homemade cake at the museum's garden café, where you might also discuss your new-found appreciation for sustainable living with fellow participants.
