Education
A Museum for Everyone
Spanning approximately 4,000 square metres and comprising five collection areas, the Gustav-Lübcke-Museum offers ample space for discovery. From Egyptology, archaeology and city history to applied and modern art: we showcase diversity and present fascinating stories spanning 13,000 years of cultural history, as well as changing special exhibitions across a total of three exhibition spaces.
The Gustav-Lübcke-Museum aims to be a museum for everyone. Our educational work plays a vital role in enabling all people to engage with the diverse collections and exhibitions in their own way. To ensure that everyone can explore the museum at their own pace, we offer a wide range of guided tours, workshops and programmes – for people of all ages and backgrounds.
We are happy to cater to your personal requirements – please feel free to contact us:
Alexandra Peter +49 (0)2381 17-5704
Daniela Krellmann Mon–Wed +49 (0)2381 17-5711
museumspaedagogik@Stadt.Hamm.de
© GLM, Foto: René Golz Adults
Events
Our museum offers an extensive and varied programme of events that appeals to a wide audience. From public guided tours and inspiring readings to a diverse range of concerts, film evenings and delightful culinary experiences – there’s plenty to discover here. Creative workshops and hands-on activities round off the programme and invite you to actively experience art and culture.
Have you seen our events calendar yet? You can view the current programme of events there.
Guided Tours
We offer private and group tours of our permanent and special exhibitions, which can be tailored to your specific wishes and interests. Choose from the following options depending on how much time you have available:
- 60 minutes: 55 euros, plus admission per person
- 90 minutes: 85 euros, plus admission per person
- 120 minutes: 110 euros, plus admission per person
Please note that we require approximately two weeks’ notice to process and plan your booking – further information on bookings.
Creative Workshops
Discover your creative side! Our workshops offer adults the chance to get creative in an inspiring museum setting. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary or a company outing – be inspired by the highlights of our collections and create your own work of art. We’d be happy to tailor the theme to your preferences or offer personalised advice.
We’ll help you plan your visit and book a guided tour – please feel free to contact us:
Alexandra Peter Mon–Fri +49 (0)2381 17-5704
Daniela Krellmann Mon–Wed +49 (0)2381 17-5711
museumspaedagogik@Stadt.Hamm.de
Nurseries & day-care centres
The Gustav-Lübcke-Museum in Hamm is an exciting place to learn – even for the very young. With the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the Ruhr region, archaeological finds from the local area, a collection on the city’s history, and applied and fine art, the museum offers a wide range of themes and special objects that invite children to ask questions, marvel and get involved.
Here, children encounter art and culture on their own level. We meet them where they are in their development and introduce them to various topics in a playful and gentle way.
The focus is on shared experiences. We encourage curiosity, interaction and creativity. On little journeys of discovery through the museum, we trace exciting stories and experience original artefacts up close.
We look forward to welcoming you and your group!
Programme for Nurseries and Day Care Centres – Permanent Exhibitions:
I ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTION
‘Mammoth, Fur and Flintstone – Life in the Ice Age’
I EGYPTIAN COLLECTION
‘A Beetle for the Pharaoh – Animals and Treasures from Ancient Egypt’
I CITY HISTORY COLLECTION
‘A Journey Through Time: City History – Living and Working in Hamm Then and Now’
I ALL COLLECTIONS
“Red, Yellow, Blue – Discovering Colour in Art”
In a 90-minute programme, up to 25 children, accompanied by two adults, discover a selected permanent or special exhibition in a playful and interactive way. Afterwards, they can bring their impressions to life in a creative workshop. (Cost per group, including two accompanying adults and materials: 85 euros).
We’re here to help you plan your visit – please feel free to contact us:
Alexandra Peter Mon–Fri +49 (0) 2381 17-5704
Daniela Krellmann Mon–Wed +49 (0) 2381 17-5711
museumspaedagogik@Stadt.Hamm.de
You can find comprehensive information in our brochure ‘Cultural Education at the Gustav-Lübcke-Museum’
Primary schools
The Gustav-Lübcke-Museum in Hamm is a vibrant setting for your lessons – brimming with stories and narratives. With the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the Ruhr region, archaeological finds from the local area, a collection on the city’s history, and applied and fine art featuring significant works of Westphalian Expressionism and German Informel, the museum offers a wealth of exciting and varied topics for your lessons.
Through the permanent and special exhibitions, you and your pupils can experience history, culture and art first-hand in a vivid and diverse way that cuts across different subjects.
We are happy to assist you with individual arrangements, planning project weeks, regular bookings and booking enquiries.
We look forward to welcoming you and your class!
Programme for Primary Schools – Permanent Exhibitions:
I ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTION
‘From Hunting to Pottery – Everyday Life, Technology and Invention in the Stone Age’
I EGYPTIAN COLLECTION
‘In the Shadow of the Pyramids – Everyday Life, Belief and Writing in Ancient Egypt”
I CITY HISTORY COLLECTION
‘A Journey Through Time: City History – Living and Working in Hamm Then and Now’
I APPLIED ART COLLECTION
‘Colourfully Patterned, Well Made – How Everyday Objects Become Art’
In a 90-minute programme, up to 30 pupils, accompanied by two adults, discover a selected permanent or special exhibition in a playful and interactive way. Afterwards, they can bring their impressions to life in a creative workshop. (Cost per group, including two accompanying adults and materials: 85 euros).
We’re here to help you plan your visit – please feel free to contact us:
Alexandra Peter Mon–Fri +49 (0)2381 17-5704
Daniela Krellmann Mon–Wed +49 (0)2381 17-5711
museumspaedagogik@Stadt.Hamm.de
You can find comprehensive information in our brochure ‘Cultural Education at the Gustav-Lübcke-Museum’
Lower and upper secondary schools
The Gustav-Lübcke-Museum in Hamm is a vibrant setting for your lessons – brimming with stories and narratives. With the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the Ruhr region, archaeological finds from the local area, a collection on the city’s history, and applied and fine art featuring significant works of Westphalian Expressionism and German Informel, the museum offers a wealth of exciting and varied topics for your lessons.
Through the permanent and special exhibitions, you and your pupils can experience history, culture and art first-hand in a vivid and diverse way that cuts across different subjects.
We are happy to assist you with individual arrangements, planning project weeks, regular bookings and booking enquiries.
We look forward to welcoming you and your class!
Programme for Lower & Upper Secondary Schools – Permanent Exhibitions:
I ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTION
‘From Hunting to Pottery – Everyday Life, Technology and Invention in the Stone Age’ | Up to Year 6
‘From a Knight’s Banner to a Club Logo – Coats of Arms as Symbols of Power and Identity’ | Year 8 and above
I EGYPTIAN COLLECTION
‘In the Shadow of the Pyramids – Everyday Life, Beliefs and Writing in Ancient Egypt’ | Up to Year 6
I CITY HISTORY COLLECTION
‘Beliefs, Life, Diversity – Religions in Hamm Through the Ages’ | Year 5 and above
‘A Journey Through Time: City History – Living and Working in Hamm Then and Now’ | Up to Year 6
‘True Crime in Hamm – Crime, Punishment and Justice Through the Ages’ | Year 7 and above
‘Work, Change, the Future – Hamm Tells Its Industrial History’ | Year 8 and above
‘Remembering in Hamm – National Socialism: Support, Conformity, Persecution and Resistance’ | Year 8 and above
I APPLIED ART COLLECTION
‘Colourful Patterns, Well Made – How Everyday Objects Become Art’ | Up to Year 6
‘Discovering and Understanding Design – From Art Nouveau to 3D Printing’ | Year 8 and above
Programme for Lower & Upper Secondary Schools – Special Exhibitions:
- War and Jam: George Grosz x Daniel Richter
Chroniclers of Our Time – A Collage Project Inspired by Grosz & Richter | Year 8 and above
How does art become a reflection of social developments – both then and now?
During an interactive guided tour of the special exhibition, students explore the socially critical works of George Grosz and Daniel Richter. They compare how both artists use art to respond to the challenges of their time: George Grosz during the Weimar Republic and Daniel Richter in the context of current social and global developments. Along the way, they discover collage as an artistic form of expression and a medium for social debate.
In the subsequent workshop, students create their own collages on topics that matter to them today and encourage critical reflection.
The resulting works can be submitted to the accompanying competition throughout the exhibition period (until 21 February 2027 at the latest). All entries will be collected and presented together in an exhibition at the museum. At the end, a jury will select the most compelling collages and present awards to the winning participants.
- The Men Behind the Mummy
And the Moral of the Story Is… | Year 10 and above
Who owns cultural heritage – and how does our perspective on historical collections change over time?
This interactive guided tour for school groups uses the special exhibition “The Men Behind the Mummy” as a starting point for discussing ethical and historical questions directly in front of the objects. It also offers fascinating connections to topics covered in ethics and history lessons.
Please note: This programme consists of a 60-minute guided tour without a creative worksho; cost: 55 euros
In a 90-minute programme, up to 30 pupils, accompanied by two adults, discover a selected permanent or special exhibition in a playful and interactive way. Afterwards, they can bring their impressions to life in a creative workshop. (Cost per group, including two accompanying adults and materials: 85 euros).
We’re here to help you plan your visit – please feel free to contact us:
Alexandra Peter Mon–Fri +40 (0)02381 17-5704
Daniela Krellmann Mon–Wed +49 (0)2381 17-5711
museumspaedagogik@Stadt.Hamm.de
You can find comprehensive information in our brochure ‘Cultural Education at the Gustav-Lübcke-Museum’
Children's birthday parties at the museum
A Birthday Full of Adventure and Creativity at the Museum!
At the Gustav-Lübcke-Museum, children can celebrate their birthdays together with their friends by embarking on an exciting journey into times long past or into the fascinating world of art.
For children aged five and over, we offer a special two-hour celebration. First on the programme is an exciting discovery tour through the museum. Afterwards, it’s time to get creative in our workshops, where every child creates their own little work of art – as a memento of this special day.
Best of all: during the creative session, you can enjoy any cakes, biscuits and drinks you’ve brought along in the workshops.
Cost of the two-hour children’s birthday party: 110 euros.
We offer birthday parties on the following themes:
I ARCHAEOLOGY
‘Clay, Stones, Shards – Stone Age Party’
I ANCIENT EGYPT
‘In the Land of the Pharaohs – Egypt Party”
Children's Birthday Party at Café KunstWerke
This activity can be combined perfectly with a celebration at Café KunstWerke, either before or after the programme. You can choose from waffles, muffins or cookies, each served with a soft drink of your choice and a coffee for the accompanying adults.
The price for 10 children and 2 adults is €88.
For bookings and further information, please contact Café KunstWerke directly. The team looks forward to welcoming you from Tuesday to Sunday during the museum's opening hours.
Contact: Tel. +49 170 9289534
© Gustav-Lübcke-Museum
We would be happy to help you plan your child's birthday party – please feel free to get in touch:
Alexandra Peter Mon–Fri +40 (0)02381 17-5704
Daniela Krellmann Mon–Wed +49 (0)2381 17-5711
museumspaedagogik@Stadt.Hamm.de
Accessible telephone guided tour: Call for culture!
Culture comes to your home.
Experience the permanent collection and special exhibitions at the Gustav-Lübcke-Museum – simply and enjoyably via a free telephone tour.
A cultural guide will take you on a one-hour tour of our exhibitions, describing the visual content to you over the phone. You can listen at your leisure and have the opportunity to ask questions or chat in a small group if you wish. It’s just like an in-person guided tour, but from the comfort of your own home!
To take part, all you need is a telephone and to register for the relevant event. You can register conveniently online here. Anyone interested who is not digitally savvy can access the programme for the current month via a telephone hotline on 040 209 404 69.
Discover for yourself how the telephone can give you access to culture, art and historical topics.