The epoch of early industrialization between 18 and 1750 is told in the original buildings from the 1850th century using the impressive history of the Brügelmann cotton mill, the first factory on the European continent.
The LVR Industrial Museum is the only one in the world that shows the processing of cotton as a raw material into the finished yarn with machines from this era that are faithfully reproduced. Visitors can experience the machines in action during demonstrations and immerse themselves in the working and living environment of one of the wealthiest entrepreneurial families of the 18th century in an exhibition in the baroque manor house.
The museum regularly presents special exhibitions on the cultural history of fashion and clothing. The Poensgenpark adjoining the museum is part of the street of garden art between the Rhine and Maas and is a listed building.
The LVR Industrial Museum is the only one in the world that shows the processing of cotton as a raw material into the finished yarn with machines from this era that are faithfully reproduced. Visitors can experience the machines in action during demonstrations and immerse themselves in the working and living environment of one of the wealthiest entrepreneurial families of the 18th century in an exhibition in the baroque manor house.
The museum regularly presents special exhibitions on the cultural history of fashion and clothing. The Poensgenpark adjoining the museum is part of the street of garden art between the Rhine and Maas and is a listed building.
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Opening hours
Please note that opening hours may vary due to special circumstances such as public holidays.
Days off: Monday
Price information
Price adult: 6,00 €
Reduced price: 5,00 €
Free entry every 1st Friday of the month
Groups of 10 or more people EUR 5 per person
Children and young people up to 18 years free of charge
School classes and daycare groups free of charge
Groups of 10 or more people EUR 5 per person
Children and young people up to 18 years free of charge
School classes and daycare groups free of charge
Information on reduced prices: Students, trainees, those doing federal voluntary service, people with severe disabilities, recipients of SGB II and SGB XII
General Information
Parking lots available
Bus stop available
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for families
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
Foreign languages
German
Other equipment/furnishings
toilet facility
Accessibility
Travel for everyone
Accessibility tested - partly barrier-free for people with walking disabilities
General information on accessibility
Widely accessible for people with walking disabilities or wheelchairs, barrier-free toilets, parking spaces and elevator available
Arrival & Parking
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Further information
The Hohe Fabrik has been closed for renovation work since April 1, 2025. The Cromford Manor House remains open with attractive offers. During the renovation period, admission is paid on a "pay what you want" basis. Costs for guided tours and workshops are additional and are shown in the ticket shop.
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