Founded stone laid: Karl May Museum gets a new shine in Radebeul!

Founded stone laid: Karl May Museum gets a new shine in Radebeul!

Last Saturday the time had finally come: The first groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of the Karl May Museum in Radebeul was solemnly set. At this event, which attracted many visitors magically, prominent faces from politics and business were found. Mayor Bert Wendsche was visibly pleased with progress and emphasized how important the museum is for the cultural identity of the region. "We not only strengthen the future of the Karl May Museum, but also the intercultural understanding," he said during his speech. The new building will not only increase the rooms for the treasures of the museum, but also open new perspectives for visitors.

The Karl May Museum has taken on the task of preserving the literary and ethnographic heritage of Karl May, who lived from 1842 to 1912. The villa "Shatterhand", which not only served as a home of the author, but also represents an important cultural asset. The new building is built on the former location of an unprofitable Aral petrol station, and the property was already acquired in the 1940s by Klara May, the widow of the writer. This underlines the historical connection to Karl May and his family.

a big project with solid finance

The extension will cost a total of around 6.5 million euros. The federal government contributes 2.7 million euros, while the state of Saxony provides a similar sum. The city of Radebeul has also planned a share of one million euros. Mayor Wendsche and Mayor Dr. Jörg Müller recently announced further funding of 2.744 million euros from the Federal Commissioner for Culture and the Media. This ensures that the total financing of the project can be completed and enables smooth progress, so that the architects can be commissioned with the next steps shortly. Radebeul.de The construction project was taken over by the city in autumn, which thus occurs as a client.

Originally, the new building was planned twice as large. Now the museum will offer a modern input situation and a special exhibition space that can better present the ethnographic collections. This helps to make the Museum for Families, Children and International visitors more attractive. The completion is planned for 2026. In addition, the “Villa Bärenfett” is being renovated at the same time, which increases the attractiveness of the entire area.

Karl May and his heir

Karl May, who lived in Radebeul from 1888 until his death, has inspired a variety of readers with his stories and novels. His life's work is recognized by museums both in the Hohenstein-Ernstthal and Radebeul. What the visitors to the Karl May Museum expects are around 4,000 exhibits, of which around 800 can be seen. The opening of the museum took place in 1928 on the initiative of Karl May's second wife Klara and thus represents an important institution in the region.

With the new building of the reception building, not only the story of Karl May is kept alive, but also a sign of cultural development in Radebeul is also kept alive. In the future, more space and modern infrastructure will attract even more people who are interested in the adventure and stories of the famous writer. Meanwhile, the cooperation between the city of Radebeul and the Karl May Foundation shows that a good hand is handled for the cultural heritage and the future of the museum is in good hands. The Saxony reports that even the financing for the construction project is anything but slippery and change in the region with creative strength.