What age is the event suitable for?

The hands-on activity is aimed at children from 6 years old and their parents or grandparents.

When does Family Time: From Grain to Bread take place?

The event takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 14:30 to 16:30.

What do children experience on site?

Children harvest grain, mill grains, explore historical milling techniques, knead bread dough, and bake their own rolls in the earthen oven.

What is the cost of participation?

The admission for the event is 9 euros per participating child or ticket.

Where does the family experience take place?

The event is held at the Bielefeld Farmhouse Museum located at Dornberger Straße 82, 33619 Bielefeld.

Is registration required?

Yes, a binding registration at the Farmhouse Museum is required for Family Time.

From Grain to Bread for Children

Name: Family Time: From Grain to Bread
Start: 2026-10-22T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T16:30:00+02:00
Location: Bauernhausmuseum Bielefeld

From Grain to Bread: A Fragrant Family Experience at the Farmhouse Museum

How does a rye ear turn into a crispy roll? During Family Time at the Bielefeld Farmhouse Museum, children from the age of six discover together with their parents or grandparents the journey from grain to bread. With flails, mills, dough bowls, and earthen ovens, history becomes tangible and experienced with all senses.

Harvesting, milling, and marveling

At the start, the children examine grain stalks and thrash the grains out of the ears themselves. Then, it’s off to the historical post mill. There, the young participants learn how wind power helped with milling in the past and process their grain with a hand mill. This age-appropriate learning experience makes old craft techniques tangible and enhances curiosity, concentration, and dexterity.

Kneading dough together

In the bakery, bread dough is made from the milled grain. While kneading, children experience how ingredients change and how simple natural products become food for the whole family. The joint activity promotes collaboration, self-confidence, and sustainable thinking. At the same time, the program teaches children how people used to work without electricity and chemical additives.

Warm rolls from the earthen oven

The highlight awaits in the earthen oven: The children shape their own rolls and attentively follow the baking process. Afterwards, the warm baked goods are tasted together. The aroma of freshly baked bread, the feeling of dough under the hands, and the shared laughter of children make this family experience a special time travel.

Pedagogically valuable family time

The program combines historical education, education for sustainable development, and practical learning. Children directly experience the connection between agriculture, crafts, and nutrition. The manageable duration of two hours creates space for learning fun, movement, and shared time without overwhelming the young participants. The program takes place in the indoor areas of the museum.

Conclusion: Participate, learn, and enjoy

At Family Time: From Grain to Bread, families can expect an active afternoon filled with historical craftsmanship, exciting discoveries, and freshly baked rolls. Those who want to experience how grain becomes a fragrant baked good with their own efforts should reserve a spot in advance and enjoy the family experience live at the Bielefeld Farmhouse Museum.