The historical museum of the town of Verden has been housed in a stately courtyard dating back to 1708 since 1939.
The Domherrenhaus was built by the Lower Saxon noble family von Münchhausen as their official residence. Cultural history and folklore exhibitions inform visitors about the history of Verden and the surrounding area over an area of around 900 m². The museum is run by a non-profit association of the same name. In addition to permanent exhibitions, there are also special exhibitions and cultural events.
The Domherrenhaus offers adults and children an exciting journey through time on three floors. Dioramas, a hunting display, a talking stone, a "Stone Age" tent and a pewter figurine cabinet are all part of the exhibition. A hunting weapon from the time of the Neanderthals is of great supra-regional significance. The "Lance of Lehringen" was discovered in 1948 and has been in the museum since 1955 together with some remains of the hunting prey - a European forest elephant. This hunting weapon is an important archaeological find with Europe-wide significance.
Furthermore, the 1200-year history of Verden is explained with a model showing the city around 1663. By decree of the Swedish sovereigns, the northern town of merchants and craftsmen and the southern town of clergy and nobility were united. Verden's ecclesiastical history is also a must in the museum. A pharmacy, the workshops of a clog maker and a spinner document the associated trades.
The Historical Museum Domherrenhaus is a wedding venue for the Verden registry office. The elegant "Beckmann Room" with its furnishings from the early 20th century can be used for civil wedding ceremonies. (Registry office Verden: Tel. 04231 / 12-263 or 12-260)
Guided tours are possible by arrangement.
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