Arenbergische Rentei

The Arenbergische Rentei is located in a historic building dating back to 1805, designed in the neoclassical style by architect August Reinking. Here you will find modern, interactive, and digitally enhanced exhibition spaces that bring over 1,200 years of Meppen city history to life.

An entertaining introductory film offers you a humorous look back at the city’s more than thousand-year history. With an interactive digital city model, you can explore historic landmarks, buildings, and events from the founding to the present day.

The exhibition also includes a virtual exploration of the local historical collection, complemented by mobile devices. This way, many artifacts from local heritage associations and the city museum become accessible in a new format.

Admission is free, which is especially appealing to families planning an educational outing. A modern learning and meeting room with access to a local history library and heritage archives also invites all interested visitors.

Digital terminals additionally offer the opportunity to research extensive photo archives and object databases of the heritage association and city museum, allowing you to deepen your knowledge about Meppen in a playful way.