Images of Oberschlesisches Landesmuseum
Oberschlesisches Landesmuseum and its collection
Source
The Oberschlesisches Landesmuseum (OSLM) in Ratingen is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of Upper Silesia. It is run by the Stiftung Haus Oberschlesien, a private law foundation established in 1970. The museum is conveniently located directly opposite the old museum building, known as "Haus Oberschlesien", in Ratingen-Hösel. This is where the foundation currently has its headquarters.
Exhibition Focuses of the Museum
The main exhibition focuses of the Oberschlesisches Landesmuseum are the cultural history of Upper Silesia and the adjacent areas, the mining and heavy industry history of the Upper Silesian industrial region, and the history of the 20th century. Today, the museum prioritizes the collection, preservation, research, and mediation of the Upper Silesian cultural heritage, in line with the European dialogue.
Layout of the Museum
The Oberschlesisches Landesmuseum has an exhibition area of approximately 2000 m² spread over three floors. The majority of the permanent exhibition is located on the upper floor, with a raised base floor of approximately 200 m² hosting smaller, changing exhibitions. This area also features a separate presentation room equipped with an integrated screen for film screenings. The ground floor is dedicated to special exhibitions, with an exhibition area of approximately 500 m². The basement houses a smaller part of the permanent exhibition, as well as the rooms for museum education, the depot, and internal workshops.
Permanent Exhibition and Collection
The permanent exhibition of the Oberschlesisches Landesmuseum is spread over two levels, covering almost 1000 square meters. It features more than 1,000 historical exhibits that convey the changing and tension-filled history of Upper Silesia from prehistoric times to the mid-20th century. The museum boasts an extensive collection of Upper Silesian cultural goods, covering a wide range of collection areas as of 2021.
History & Anthropology Science & Technology Archaeology Ethnology Industrial heritage
#107 History & Anthropology in North Rhine – Westphalia #39 Science & Technology in North Rhine – Westphalia #18 Archaeology museums in North Rhine – Westphalia #18 Ethnology museums in North Rhine – Westphalia #33 Industrial & heritage museums in North Rhine – Westphalia #100 Archaeology museums in Germany #73 Ethnology museums in Germany #174 Industrial & heritage museums in Germany
#107 History & Anthropology in North Rhine – Westphalia
#39 Science & Technology in North Rhine – Westphalia
#18 Archaeology museums in North Rhine – Westphalia
#18 Ethnology museums in North Rhine – Westphalia
#33 Industrial & heritage museums in North Rhine – Westphalia
#100 Archaeology museums in Germany
#73 Ethnology museums in Germany
#174 Industrial & heritage museums in Germany