The future of the fortress museum: ideas for reopening!

The future of the fortress museum: ideas for reopening!

In Germersheim, the plans for the future of the city and fortress museum are in full swing. Experts and volunteers are working together on a concept to realign the museum closed for about four years. In a workshop with around 35 participants, which was under the motto "mission statement development", important ideas and impulses were collected to increase the attractiveness of the house. The museum is one of the five institutions that are supported by the “Change in the Museum” (WIM) project. The aim of this project is to promote smaller museums in their realignment and to address new target groups.

Frauke Vos-Tirnkes, the museum's head, emphasizes the great appreciation for the institution. The WIM project offers the museums tailor -made advice and promotes strategic change and knowledge transfer. The participating museums from Elisabeth Portz-Schmitt and Bettina Scheeder, who bring their knowledge and experience

discussion about content and offers

The workshop participants discussed a variety of topics, including interactive offers and the representation of Jewish life in the region. Critical feedback was developed into a target group, the relevance of the museum and the safety of the exhibited exhibits. The participants brought numerous suggestions for the future design of the museum. This includes cooperation with other museums, alternating exhibitions, an interactive offer as well as the establishment of a museum shop or café and the creation of project rooms.

Mayor Marcus Schaile emphasized the importance that all ideas must also be implementable and affordable. However, the reopening of the museum according to the planned modernizations is expected to take “a few years”. The WIM project is funded by the Ministry of Family, Women, Culture and Integration Rhineland-Palatinate, which further consolidates the framework of support for the museum.

attractive offers in the area

The region around Germersheim offers numerous leisure opportunities and sights that can add a visit to the city and fortress museum. There are numerous options for tourists and locals, including the holiday apartment magic of the Palatinate and the apartment Lutz family, both from 60 euros for two people per night. You can spoil you in the restaurant Zum Schwanen in Weingarten or in one of the leisure activities such as the German Road Museum Germersheim.

Visitors can also explore the Bellheim swimming park or the Südpfalz-Draisinenbahn between Bornheim and Westheim. The Mhou ostrich farm and the Lingenfeld swimming farm also offer leisure farm. The petting zoo in Rülzheim and the Alla Hopp facility in Rülzheim are particularly attractive for families.

Further information and tips for a stay in the district of Germersheim can find interested parties at germersheim culture and tourism .