Völkerkundesammlung der Hansestadt Lübeck, Ethnographic museum in Lübeck, Germany
The Völkerkundesammlung der Hansestadt Lübeck is an ethnographic museum in a restored building, displaying artifacts and objects from various regions of the world since 1985. The exhibitions present items from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and other continents, collected across generations.
The museum was founded in 1893 and builds on collections dating back to the 17th century, with objects from Iceland, Scandinavia, the Ottoman Empire, and Japan. Over time, holdings were expanded through targeted expeditions to document cultures from different continents.
The collection displays objects from distant cultures that invite visitors to explore and reflect the diversity of the world. These exhibitions allow people to experience unfamiliar art forms and everyday items firsthand.
The museum is located in Lübeck's Old Town and is easy to reach on foot when exploring the historic streets. A day pass offers access to multiple museums in the city and makes a visit more flexible to plan.
Curator Richard Karutz personally undertook international travels to gather objects directly from their source regions. These expeditions transformed the collection into a testament to Karutz's personal curiosity and his connections with distant peoples.
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