--- title: "Museum Kloster Zeven" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/museum-kloster-zeven" description: "The Canossian Convent, originally located in neighboring Heeslingen, was relocated to Zeven in 1141 and became a Benedictine convent there. Today, the convent complex, with St. Viti Church at its heart, is the focal point and landmark of Zeven. For visitors, the Zeven Monastery Museum offers many fascinating details about the complex, presented in an engaging way. Within the thick walls made of boulders, for example, you’ll find 17th-century murals, a 500-year-old coin hoard, and original Art Deco porcelain—which was produced in Zeven for only five years in the 1920s. You can also immerse yourself in the history of the monastery.Insider TipThe Gauss Room in the “Haus des Handwerks.” In 1824–25, the mathematician and astronomer Gauss lived for about six weeks in what was then a post station. The small exhibition in the gable room documents his land surveying work and his activities in Zeven.EventsFeel free to ask about our guided tours, the hands-on Stone Age Museum, a scavenger hunt for school groups, our vacation activities, or the current special exhibition." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2696350/f9564e894947952e0489a6dc17443b652a02e3ba3cd0e62cabd51d07c811134a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Sehenswürdigkeiten > Poi" --- Share Museum Kloster Zeven ==================== - Church Cyclists in the garden of the Zeven Monastery Museum Mighty walls protect historical, valuable, and curious artifacts ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Canossian Convent, originally located in neighboring Heeslingen, was relocated to Zeven in 1141 and became a Benedictine convent there. Today, the convent complex, with St. Viti Church at its heart, is the focal point and landmark of Zeven. For visitors, the Zeven Monastery Museum offers many fascinating details about the complex, presented in an engaging way. Within the thick walls made of boulders, for example, you’ll find 17th-century murals, a 500-year-old coin hoard, and original Art Deco porcelain—which was produced in Zeven for only five years in the 1920s. You can also immerse yourself in the history of the monastery. **Insider Tip** The Gauss Room in the “Haus des Handwerks.” In 1824–25, the mathematician and astronomer Gauss lived for about six weeks in what was then a post station. The small exhibition in the gable room documents his land surveying work and his activities in Zeven. **Events** Feel free to ask about our guided tours, the hands-on Stone Age Museum, a scavenger hunt for school groups, our vacation activities, or the current special exhibition. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Read more Price info Admission to the museum is free. Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - for Children of the age of 3-6 - for Children of the age of 6-10 - for Children of the age of 10 upwards Foreign Language German Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet Contact person Museum Kloster ZevenKlostergang 3 27404 Zeven Author Touristikverband Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme) Organization Ansprechpartner für Urlaub und Freizeit: Touristikverband LK Rotenburg License (master data) This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Church - Church Nearby ------ View on map - Conference location - Hotel - Accomodations - Hotel - Farm - Place of interest - Church - Church - Church Contact **Museum Kloster Zeven** Klostergang 3 27404 Zeven