German Leather Museum
Museum type :
Art Museum

Established in :
1917

Holidays :
None

Visiting Hours :
10 am to 5 pm

Contact No :
49 (69) 829 7980

Location :
Offenbach, Hesse , Germany

Display Objects :

The museum has three wings, namely, the German Shoe Museum, the Museum for Applied Art and the Ethnology Museum.The museum has a number of leather items on display including shoes, saddles, bookcases, photo albums, leather furniture.




Description :

The German Leather Museum is located in Offenbach am Main and is one of Germany’s largest museums of its kind. It was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to the history and heritage of leather production. The museum houses a wide range of leather objects and artifacts, from ancient tools and machinery to modern leather garments and accessories. The museum also has a research library and a collection of leather books. The museum offers a range of educational programs and events, many of which are aimed at children and young people. There are interactive exhibits dedicated to the history and production of leather, as well as workshops and events that allow visitors to gain hands-on experience working with leather. The museum also offers a range of courses on leather craftsmanship and related topics. In addition, the museum holds special exhibitions and events throughout the year, such as the Offenbach Leather Fair. The museum also hosts a number of cultural and educational activities, such as lectures, film screenings, and workshops.