Cutting-edge Visits to Luther Museums in 2023 and Beyond
Approximately 105,000 individuals have flocked to the Luther museums in Wittenberg, Eisleben, and Mansfeld this year. That's nearly 90% of the number of visitors who graced these spaces in 2019, before the advent of coronavirus, as the Luther Memorials Foundation in Saxony-Anhalt announced in Wittenberg on a recent Tuesday.
Some of the standout attractions from this year include the interactive exhibition titled "Raus mit der Sprache" in Luther's death house in Eisleben, as well as the Wittenberg's hands-on exhibition "Tatort 1522 - Das Escapespiel zur Lutherbibel." This exhilarating escape room experience, bursting with tricky puzzles and exhilarating escapes, will remain available to visitors until spring 2025. In 2023, over 435 groups took the plunge and immersed themselves in this captivating adventure.
Pioneering Projects Await in 2024 and Beyond
Two prominent projects are on the horizon for the Luther museums in the coming year. Firstly, the Luther House in Wittenberg is due for a significant facelift, focusing on enhancing its energy efficiency, tourism development, and unveiling a brand-new permanent exhibition. The renovation project is slated for completion in 2025, following which visitors will once again be welcomed to this iconic site.
Moreover, an engaging exhibition titled "Cranach as a guest of Melanchthon" will debut in the Melanchthonhaus from the coming spring. This exhibition will showcase an exquisite collection of treasures from the Cranach workshop, spotlighting portraits of the Reformers, along with their illustrations and the noteworthy Ten Commandments panel.
Preparations are underway for the commemoration of 500 years of the Peasants' War, which is scheduled to commence in 2024 and continue into 2025. On May 31, 2024, the Luther Museums will unveil the special exhibition "1525! Uprising for Justice" in Luther's death house in Eisleben and Luther's childhood home in Mansfeld.
Planning the Future with Enrichment Insights
Planning a visit to these globally renowned Luther museums? Keep these enriching tidbits in mind:
- Wittenberg's Lutherhaus is currently undergoing renovations and is set to reopen its doors in 2027.
- The Augusteum is hosting a fascinating exhibition – "Buchstäblich Luther – Facetten eines Reformators" – until October 31, 2026. Additionally, visitors can experience the interactive exhibition "Der Mönch war's!" and the escape room "Tatort 1522" until December 31, 2025.
When venturing to Luther's birthplace in Eisleben, consider visiting the Dauerausstellung "Von daher bin ich – Martin Luther und Eisleben" at Luther's Geburtshaus, which is open daily from April to October from 10 AM to 6 PM and from November to March from 10 AM to 5 PM. You can also explore Luther's Sterbehaus, showcasing the captivating "Luthers letzter Weg" exhibition.
Lastly, a combined ticket for both museums will set you back 8 Euros. If you wish to delve deeper into the history of the Mansfelder Land, including Luther's Eltern-, Sterbe- und Geburtshaus, a combined ticket will cost you 10 Euros.
Intriguing, isn't it? Get set to explore the rich historical tapestry woven by the legendary Martin Luther and the German Peasants' War.
