Local history museums offer sustainable programmes on history, culture, local recreation and, in some cases, nature tourism. The diversity of these museums' programmes in particular highlights the special features of the Bergisches Land region. Nevertheless, many of the museums, which are often run on a voluntary basis, have problems recruiting young talent, funding, developing their programmes and visibility in the region.

With the ‘Heimatmuseen 2.0’ project and a total volume of €170,000, the Bergisches Land Nature Park has supported the local history museums in precisely these areas, contributed to their development and created a network that provides support. This is the only way to preserve and pass on valuable knowledge about the special features of the culture and landscape.

The project was supported by various regional partners, such as the LVR, :metabolon and the cultural officers of the districts.

Entertaining and appealing video clips were created as part of the project, which we share on our YouTube channel - they are intended to whet the appetite for a visit and motivate people to volunteer there.