New Otto Lilienthal Museum: Icareum is being built in the Nikolaikirche

New Otto Lilienthal Museum: Icareum is being built in the Nikolaikirche

The Hanseatic city of Anklam announces an important project that will not only keep the city's cultural heritage, but also the memory of one of the most important pioneers in aviation. In the coming year, a new Otto Lilienthal Museum will be opened under the name "Icareum", which will be housed in the historic Nikolaikirche.

funding for the redesign of the Nikolaikirche

In order to finance the renovation work and the renovation of the church, the city of Anklam received funding of EUR 3.2 million on Friday. These funds come from both the federal government and the country. The goal is to create suitable exhibition areas at the new location that can make Otto Lilienthal's historical content accessible to a wide audience.

The importance of the Nikolaikirche for Otto Lilienthal

The choice of the Nikolaikirche as a location is of particular symbolism. Otto Lilienthal was baptized there, which gives the museum a deeper historical response. Lilienthal is considered a pioneer of gliding and laid the essential foundations for modern aviation with his experiments. The connection between the museum and the church is linked even closer to the history of the city of Anklam.

planned exhibitions and the new church tower

At the center of the museum project there will be a newly designed church tower, which is considered the highlight of the exhibition. However, this plan requires other financial resources that have not yet been secured, reports Mayor Michael Galander. In addition, comprehensive repair work on the nave is currently underway in order to optimally prepare the structural conditions for the future exhibitions.

long -term planning and citizen participation

The “Icareum” project is the result of many years of planning and is implemented in several stages. The Anklam Citizenship participated intensively in the preparations to ensure that the museum is not only a place of the exhibition, but also a space for the community. This shows how important to preserve and pass on the cultural heritage to inspire future generations for the achievements of Otto Lilienthal.

outlook for the opening

The exact time for the construction of the interior is still unclear, but the anticipation for the opening of the new museum is already noticeable. With the opening of the "Icareum", Anklam will not only celebrate his own history, but also appreciate an important chapter in the history of aviation.

- Nag