If you’re arriving a bit earlier for the Insects.Plus Congress and looking for something unique to experience in the region – we have a local gem for you: the Cloppenburg Open-Air Museum (Museumsdorf Cloppenburg).

Located right in the heart of the town, this museum is one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Germany. Spread across 20 hectares, it brings together more than 50 historical buildings from rural Northern Germany – including authentic farmhouses, mills, workshops, a village school and even a small church.

You can walk through centuries of rural life and craftsmanship, observe traditional tools and techniques, and get a sense of how food, farming and everyday life evolved long before automation and industry. Many houses are brought to life with hands-on exhibitions and live demonstrations (depending on the day).

🕘 Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (daily, including weekends)