Lübeck Museum of Theatre Puppets, Puppet museum in Lübeck, Germany.
Description
The Lübeck Museum of Theatre Puppets occupies five medieval brick buildings near St. Peter's Church and displays over 1000 puppets from three continents. The collection spans different types ranging from hand puppets to mechanical figures from various traditions.
History
Fritz Fey Jr. established this collection through decades of gathering puppetry items from Germany and international sources. His work created a significant archive documenting the history of puppetry practices.
Culture
The collection showcases hand puppets, marionettes, rod puppets, and shadow figures from Indonesia representing different performance traditions. This range allows visitors to see how puppetry works across various cultures and techniques.
Practical
The museum is currently undergoing renovations until March 2025, with temporary exhibitions and information available at the TheaterFigurenMobil in St. Petri churchyard. Check ahead to see which parts of the collection are on display during your visit.
Did you know?
The collection includes specialized pieces such as Moto Rafael the Electric Drawer and performances combining puppet theater with real dogs. These unusual pieces show creative hybrid forms of puppet performance.
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