Klever Schuhmuseum is urgently looking for helpers - become part of the story!

Klever Schuhmuseum is urgently looking for helpers - become part of the story!

The "Klever Schuhmuseum" in Kleve faces serious challenges. Since it was founded 15 years ago on the winning road, the museum has made a name for itself as a specialist institution for the history of the shoe industry. But now the museum urgently is looking for new employees and helpers. The demographic change has led to a noticeable decline in active employees, since many of them are no longer operational due to serious illnesses. As a result, the opening times of the museum have been drastically shortened; It is now only open on the first Sunday of the month.

In order to receive public perception and interest in the Klever Schuhmuseum, a special leadership is offered on March 16. This begins at 11 a.m. and is particularly aimed at children who have free admission up to 14 years. The “Kleefse Schüsterkes” association took the initiative to gain support in the museum service and in the museum design. The tasks include the preparations for special exhibitions, events and the further development of the museum app.

call to support

interested parties who have a passion for shoe history and museum work are invited to contact the phone number 0152-4288737 or by email to info@klever-schuhmuseum.de. This help is urgently needed so that the museum is not forgotten and its valuable collection can continue to be presented to the public.

Kleve has a rich story as the center of the shoe industry, known primarily for the production of infancy. This story will be kept alive in the Klever Schuhmuseum and is to be continued in the future. The association hopes to get the museum on a fresh course through the new, committed helpers and increase the number of visitors.

comparison with other museums

Compared to other important facilities, such as the German Schuhmuseum in Hauenstein, the Klever Schuhmuseum is dependent on support in order to remain competitive. In Hauenstein it was recently reopened after extensive renovation and redesign. The permanent exhibition there offers a variety of exhibits on the history of shoes, including an impressive Salamander collection with over 4000 shoes.

The theme of the dark sides of the shoe industry in Hauenstein also offers another perspective, which could also be important for the Klever Schuhmuseum. Exponations like the largest shoe in the world, which has been exhibited there since 2022, could also serve as a attraction for visitors.

The Klever Schuhmuseum is facing a decisive phase that is about preserving the tradition of shoe history and at the same time finding new ways to sensitize the public to the topic. The coming months will show whether the association "Kleefse Schüsterkes" can mobilize the help required and the valuable collection will remain for future generations. More information about the museum can be found on the official website of the Klever Schuhmuseum, which provides comprehensive details about the history and tasks of the museum. Also visit The website of the museum .