In the field of archaeology, the Historical Centre of Hagen is responsible for the exploration and excavation of Blattenhöhle with important remains of Stone Age people.
The collection of sculptures, oriented to northwest Sauerland, is one of the most important geological and archaeological museums in North Rhine-Westphalia with significant visitor numbers.
[citation needed] Particularly popular are the varied museum-educational programs for school classes, children and adolescents as well as adults.
In addition, the Historical Centre in the Virtual Library network hosts the catalogues and information portals of the time, the Early Modern period and museums.
[citation needed] Since 2012, the Historical Centre of Hagen has been part of the Cultural Department, headed by Tayfun Belgin.