Günter Grass-Haus in Lübeck: reopening with new highlights!

Günter Grass-Haus in Lübeck: reopening with new highlights!

Lübeck, Deutschland - After a longer break, the Günter Grass House in Lübeck opened its doors for the audience on June 14, 2025. For more than four months, the popular museum had closed due to renovation and renovation work, which were completed on time and without delays. Particularly noteworthy is the new lighting system that was installed with the support of federal funds and significantly improves the visibility of the exhibits, such as the Nobel Prize and numerous works by Günter Grass. [NDR] reports that the fire protection precautions were also renewed.

From now on, a half an admission price of 4 euros applies in the Günter Grass-Haus, which applies until the opening of a new special exhibition on June 24, 2025. This special exhibition is entitled "Else Lasker-Schüler- artist, poet, global builder" and promises to offer an exciting experience for all those interested in art and literature. Museum director Dr. Jörg-Philipp Thomsa thanked everyone involved for the smooth implementation of the work and highlighted the significant support from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media and the building management of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck. [HL-Live] adds that the opening times are from 10 a.m.

a look into the past

The Günter Grass-Haus, which was opened in 2002, is devoted to the life and work of the Nobel Prize for Literature, known for his novel "Die Blechtrommel". Until his death in 2015, Grass lived in a historic building in the old town of Lübeck, where he also had his office. The museum offers a multifaceted experience that combines authentic experiences with interactive media. Visitors can discover the world of the novel character Oskar Matzerath, for example, in a rebuilt colonial shop, which reflects social changes during the time of National Socialism.

A newly designed exhibition from 2022 enables guests to dive deeply in Grass ’work and life. In addition to interactive media stations, there is an open archive that invites you to explore. Original graphics that show Grass ’view of the environment and its complex ideas are also part of the offer. In the museum garden, which is connected to the Willy Brandt House, some of his sculptures can also be admired. For the little visitors there is the "Tulla" children's ship station, where they can learn and discover playfully. [Günter Grass Haus] emphasizes that contemporary artists were also recognized in previous special exhibitions, including greats such as Goethe, Hesse, and Bryan Adams.

With the reopening of the Günter Grass-Haus, Lübeck is once again under the name of art and literature, and the anticipation for the upcoming events is noticeable. A visit is definitely worth it!