Rostock shipping museum before the out: threatening huge renovation costs!

Rostock shipping museum before the out: threatening huge renovation costs!

Rostock, Deutschland - A shadow spreads through the old shipping museum in Rostock, which as a societät Rostock Maritim plays an important role in regional culture. Today it became known that the historic building should close at the end of 2025. The responsible committee of KOE (municipal property management and development) has spoken out for this difficult decision after an expert opinion revealed considerable construction defects and damage to the building.

The list of defects is long and worrying: cracks in the facade, deformed load -bearing elements and a heavily damp wall are just a few of the weaknesses found. Fire protection and stability also leave a lot to be desired, which is not least due to the gravel base of the building. Immediate measures were taken by blocking an exhibition space to ensure the safety of visitors.

A decision is

Der Betreiber-Verein Societät Rostock maritim ist nun aufgefordert, das Gebäude bis zum 30. November 2025 zu verlassen. The city administration faces the challenge of deciding whether it invests in the renovation of the historical walls or sells the building. The estimation of the renovation costs with at least 31 million euros will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the decision.

The shipping museum was not only a place of education and encounter, but also a popular destination for visitors. The exhibition "From one day to the next to the next" from photographer Manfred Scharnberg, which documents changes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for over 30 years. This exhibition runs until July 26, 2025, with a special tour of the artist on June 21, 2025 at 11 a.m. In addition, a photo exhibition by Klaus Ender can also be seen in the museum, which is open to interested parties by the end of September 2025.

cultural heritage in danger

In addition to the temporary exhibitions, the Society Rostock Maritim houses a variety of long -term maritime exhibitions that keep the maritime history of the region alive. The model of the ice broken "Stephan Jantzen", various collections of amber objects and the hiking exhibition on water flying are waiting to be discovered by school classes, families and interested parties. Such offers are not only valuable, but also contribute to the cultural identity of the region, which requires firm support, especially in times of change and uncertainty.

The decision about the future of the shipping museum is not only a question of structural maintenance, but also a question of the cultural heritage that needs to be preserved. Further information about the Society Rostock Maritim and your current exhibitions can be found on your official page srm-hro.de as well as on the website of the museum shipping museum-rostock.de .

In the coming time, it will be shown whether and how the city of Rostock will meet the challenges. One thing is certain: the closure of the museum would not only meet the culture on site, but also many visitors and the local clubs.