Dr. Tanja Hasselberg: New director at the Emsland Moormuseum enthusiastic!

Dr. Tanja Hasselberg: New director at the Emsland Moormuseum enthusiastic!

Dr. Tanja Hasselberg has taken over the management of the Emsland Moormuseum in Geeste since the beginning of June, succeeding Dr. Michael Haverkamp, ​​who retired in May. Mayor Helmut Höke and Martin Gerenkamp, ​​the chairman of the sponsoring association Emsland Moormuseum e. V., welcome Dr. Hasselberg warmly and describe her as a technically experienced and committed personality with a wide range of experience. Höke particularly emphasizes the qualifications that she brings to her new role.

The art historian with a doctorate from the University of Cologne previously worked as managing director and museum director at the visitor mine and museum for mining and earth history in Porta Westfalica. Her knowledge extends to environmental education, technology and settlement history and knowledge transfer, which makes her ideally equipped for the challenges of the Emsland Moormuseum. Also worth mentioning: Dr. Hasselberg trained as a stonemason and stone sculptor, which benefits her approach to integrating ecological and historical concepts.

The Emsland Moor Museum in detail

The Emsland Moor Museum was founded in 1976 and is supported by both the Emsland district and the municipality of Geeste. It is the largest moor museum in Europe and has two exhibition halls with a total area of ​​2,500 square meters as well as over 30 hectares of outdoor space that fits into the Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen International Nature Park. Under the direction of Dr. Haverkamp, ​​the museum was professionally expanded in 2003 and a second exhibition hall was added in 2010.

Dr. Hasselberg emphasizes the museum's essential role in knowledge and culture - especially in connection with the ecological challenges of the moor and its influence on the climate. In her new challenge, she would like to link the various aspects of the moor cult and plans to further develop the exhibition and the educational offerings accordingly. “We have the potential here to further establish the Moormuseum as an anchor point for cultural education and nature experiences,” she says.

Visitor numbers and awards

Over the last 20 years, the museum has received an average of 25,000 visitors annually and, last but not least, received the Museum Prize from the Lower Saxony Sparkasse Foundation in 2011. The combination of a museum exhibition and an open-air area offers visitors a rare combination of knowledge transfer and nature experience.

The Moor Museum is not only a place for exhibitions, but also a recognized extracurricular learning center that has been recognized by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Culture as a funding agency for education for sustainable development. Through this contact point, the museum is actively involved in the dialogue on environmental and educational issues.

For future challenges and to promote scientific collaboration, Dr. Hasselberg also plans to build a digital library to strengthen exchanges about peat mining and environmental issues both nationally and internationally. With this broad opening, the Emsland Moormuseum has the potential to continue to position itself as a leading institution in the region.

The appointment of Dr. Hasselberg was approved by the general meeting of the sponsoring association, and its seamless transition into museum work was positively appreciated from various quarters. This ensures continuity and gives hope for exciting developments in the Emsland Moormuseum.

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