Heimatmuseum Rathenow: A new chapter for history and tourism!

Heimatmuseum Rathenow: A new chapter for history and tourism!

Schleusenplatz 4, 14712 Rathenow, Deutschland - in Rathenow something moves in the field of culture and home consciousness. The chairman of the Heimatmuseum support association, Peter Dietze, has big plans for the city and speaks of a new local museum at Schleusenplatz 4, not far from the electoral monument. Loud maz-online.de , the renovation and expansion of this attractive location will cost several hundred thousand euros. Even if the city treasury looks empty at the moment, there is hope for funding that could flow.

The planned local museum wants to be far more than just an archive of the optical industry-which is already discussed in the neighboring optics industry museum. Dietze emphasizes that Rathenow's history is colorful and has many facets. The 28 members of the association, which are on average 60 years old, are already working on keeping city history alive.

a location with potential

"The Schleusenplatz 4 could attract many more visitors as a new location," says Dietze. So far, the sponsoring association has around 400 visitors at Berliner Strasse 80 annually, where the exhibition on the Zieten Hussars, the fire brigade and the demolished officers' casino can be found. The exhibition will be reopened from June 20, whereby oral and nose protection is required. Even if tours and group events are currently not possible, the new museum should be designed more invitingly.

The support of the city and cooperation partner, such as the Jahn-Gymnasium, show that a lively exchange is sought in Rathenow. "We want to combine the city library, the tourist information and the museum under one roof," Dietze describes his vision.

outlook on funding opportunities

For the federal museum, funding from the federal government could help maintain and present a piece of history. According to museumsbund.de , there are various programs that aim to support cultural institutions in German cities. One example is the program "the day after tomorrow", which is to run from 2024 to 2027 and would like to promote up to 50 cultural institutions with 50,000 euros each. Investments in cultural institutions, as supported by the federal government, could also be of interest to the local museum.

The city administration also plans to present a concept for the planned new location in September or October in the political committees. The anticipation of the local museum and what it could mean for the urban culture is already noticeable among the Rathenowers. "We need fellow campaigners who are interested in our project and are also familiar with social media," calls Dietze to support.

The journey into the past and identity of the city of Rathenow has only started and will include all citizens: inside a bit. If you want to learn more about the plans and future exhibitions, you can find out more on the museum's website or address the support association directly. From the initiators' point of view, the chapter Heimatmuseum is far from written to the end.