Buddenbrookhaus remains closed until 2030: What is behind the delays?

Buddenbrookhaus remains closed until 2030: What is behind the delays?

The Buddenbrookhaus in Lübeck is temporarily closed and is expected to open its doors to visitors again until 2030. Originally, the reopening should have been determined for 2025, but due to extensive renovation work and unexpected protests, the appointment has already been postponed to 2029 and is now being reconsidered again, such as stern.de reported.

The head of the house, Carmen Heuer, is in the middle of the planning to convert the museum into a modern scene. An expansion with the neighboring building Mengstraße 6, which was acquired by the federal government in 2011, is planned. This redesign is intended to offer additional exhibition space as well as office and seminar rooms and is also all about the 30th anniversary of the museum, which is dedicated to the life and work of the famous family of writers. Interestingly, over 90% of visitors do not come from Lübeck, which speaks for the national meaning of the house.

cultural support and challenges

The state of Schleswig-Holstein has promised around 19.1 million euros in funding for comprehensive construction work. This corresponds to about 70% of the total construction sum, but the support in the meantime was in danger, since the rescheduling that the historical cellar vault questioned significantly impaired the original plans. Important decisions, such as the waiver of the breakthrough of a cellar vault in favor of a staircase, were made on the basis of protests from monument protection initiatives that insist on the preservation of the historical character - a point that also dealt with the Lübeck citizens. The Lübeck museums report that the citizens will be informed on the current state of construction on August 31.

Of course, the need to baronize the historical basement is a hotly discussed topic. Despite the resistance, those responsible work on a solution that brings in accordance with both the preservation of important cultural -historical aspects and the modernization of the house. According to Dr. Birte Lipinski, the museum director, is of great importance and receives broad political support, which underlines the legitimacy of cultural support in Schleswig-Holstein. The country promotes according to the legal requirements and ensures the professionalization and further development of the cultural infrastructure in the country.

more space for art and culture

When the work is complete, the Buddenbrookhaus will not only offer a larger exhibition area, but will also be accessible to barrier -free, which is particularly important for art brokerage and museum educational offers. At the moment, the neighboring Behnhaus is also affected by renovation work, which is to be reopened on November 1st and accommodated visual arts of the 19th century as well as classical modernism.

How the plans will continue to progress remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the Buddenbrookhaus will continue to be an important part of the cultural landscape of Lübeck - with the potential to attract visitors from near and far. The challenges that are available on the way to implementation are complex, but the captivating spirit of the Mann family will continue to remain alive in the walls of this unique house.