Discover the diversity: Free access to over 50 museums in Saxony-Anhalt!

Discover the diversity: Free access to over 50 museums in Saxony-Anhalt!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - On May 18, 2025, the 48th International Museum Day will take place under the motto "Discover museums". Numerous museums in Saxony-Anhalt open their doors to visitors free of charge on this day. According to FAZ.net, more than 50 museums participate with special programs. The participants include the municipal museums in Magdeburg and Halberstadt as well as the Old Märkische Museum in Stendal and the museums of the Luther memorials Foundation in Wittenberg.

Rainer Robra, Minister of State for Culture, encourages citizens to explore the diversity and the special importance of the museums in the region. This initiative is supported by the patronage of the Federal Council President and the Organization by the German Museum Association in cooperation with regional associations. In addition, the action day is proclaimed by the International Museum Council ICOM, which according to dubisthalle.de

diverse actions and programs

On International Museum Day, visitors can expect numerous special campaigns. Many museums offer special tours, workshops and even digital offers. Admission on this day is often free, which offers an excellent opportunity to discover the cultural treasures of the region. Particularly noteworthy is the art and miracle chamber of the Francke foundations in Halle (Saale), which celebrates an anniversary in 2025 with a special exhibition.

For the museums in Saxony-Anhalt, a state fund of over five million euros will be provided in the financial year 2024 to strengthen the cultural landscape. Since 1991, the country has been continuously committed to supporting its museums, which also includes digitization and coping with Corona challenges. In addition, around 200,000 euros in federal funds for the museums of the region flow from the representative for culture and media (BKM).

The future of museums

The International Museum Day 2025 is not only marked by the celebrations, but also devotes itself to the topics that museums challenge in today's world. As okom-deutschland.de focuses on the future of museums in a rapidly changing society and its role in social, technological and ecological Contexts.

Insight into the United Nations sustainability goals is also given, in particular with regard to the support of local management, the promotion of creative developments and sustainable urban development. Museums, galleries and other cultural institutions are invited to present creative offers in order to illustrate the importance of their institutions in a changing society.

With active participation in the International Museum Day, the ICOM wants to set an example and spread the clear message how important museums are for our social and cultural life.