From now on, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of freshwater pearl mussels and mother-of-pearl in a new type of adventure museum in Adorf in the Vogtland region. Almost six million euros were invested in the museum rooms, including the extension and the redesign of the presentation. The previous exhibition space has been increased many times over, says museum director Steffen Dietz to the German Press Agency. This means that exhibits that were previously slumbering in storage can now also be shown in a new location.
According to him, a listed building was refurbished for the show. The exhibition on the way of life and biology of the river pearl mussel, the former pearl fishery and the production of mother-of-pearl goods extends over three floors. The small town was once a center for the production of everyday objects and accessories made from mother-of-pearl. This is obtained from the shells of mussels and snails. The products made from it included buttons, caskets, ladies' purses and large mantel clocks.
