The County Museum - Maribo's history of civilization
(Stiftsmuseet)
Information:
Address:
The County Museum, Banegårdspladsen 5, 4930 Maribo
Opening hours:
Wednesday - Saturday from 12a.m. until 4p.m., Sunday - Tuesday
closed
Admission:
Adults: 30dkr, children up to 18 years: free
At Banegårdspladsen in Maribo you will find the old museum building from the year 1889 that contains the county museum. The large museum building was constructed for that purpose. It gives good possibilities for exhibitions on all 3 floors. Since its inception more than a hundred years ago, the county museum has displayed the history of civilization in the area covering all periods of time and subjects. The broad spectrum of exhibitions has characterised the museum from its beginning and a wide range of exhibitions still prevails today.
You will find a unique collection of crucifixes from the period 1250 up to 1350 in the historical building. This collection was restored during the year 2008. The crucifixes have not been brought back to their original appearance but left with their patina of the years. By studying the crucifixes in detail, the visitor might get an idea of how they looked originally, how changes have been made over time and what the newest restoration has meant. The museum also takes an interest in Polish immigration to the island and its importance for the area, past and present.
Furthermore, the museum has collected
and found many antique relics over the years. These are shown in
different connections. The museum also takes the visitor back to
Danish rural culture. Among other things, pictures, tools, furniture
and clothes are shown. There are various special exhibitions.