LITERALLY LUTHER
Martin Luther, whether as a monk, critic of the papacy, loving family man, powerful hero or someone who had to endure great suffering, was a personality with many facets. These are highlighted in a special exhibition that focuses in particular on the human side of the reformer. His life, his work as a reformer, his worries and fears, relationships and ways of thinking are presented along the alphabet. Sometimes his courage to challenge the powerful of his time is shown, sometimes his views are still shocking today.
Precious items from the collections will be on display over an area of 350 square meters until 6 January 2025: Luther's cowl, the first complete edition of the German Bible from Wittenberg and the expressive portraits by Cranach, which still shape the public image of the reformer today. A special exhibit is a large-format silk painting depicting Martin Luther as a Confucian scholar. This gift from the Korean artist Cho Yong-jin (born 1950) from 2017 is being shown in an exhibition for the first time and is a testimony to Luther's international impact.
"The monk did it!"
A wonderful tip for families is the child-friendly special exhibition "It was the monk!". In the Augusteum at the Luther House, you and your children can travel interactively to October 31, 1517, the day on which the theses were posted. Luther's dog Tölpel accompanies you through the exhibition and shows you how people lived 500 years ago and what they believed in. Young visitors can stamp theses, dress up as an elector, trade coins at the market or ride letter carrier's horses.
Crime scene 1522
Where is the mysterious book that Martin Luther is said to have started at Wartburg Castle and finished in Wittenberg? In the summer of 1522, everyone is eagerly awaiting the work, but no one can find it. Was it stolen so that it could not be printed?
Solve numerous puzzles with well-known personalities such as Philipp Melanchthon, Elector Frederick the Wise and Hans Lufft to uncover the mystery and find the book.
In addition to the actual escape game, the interactive exhibition with an information room offers more interesting facts about the Luther Bible. Find out which new word creations we have to thank Martin Luther for, which pop songs feature the Bible and how many languages it has been translated into.
The exhibition is suitable for school classes, families and adult groups.
All information about the escape game can be found in the exhibition flyer (PDF download).
Special exhibition "Literally Luther. Facets of a Reformer"
April - October: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November - March: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special exhibition "It was the monk"
April - October: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November - March: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Crime Scene 1522
April - October: daily
November - March: Tuesday - Sunday
A visit to the escape game is only possible by booking a time slot in advance.
For school classes:
Monday - Friday 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
For groups:
Mon*, Tue, Wed: 1.30 pm / 3.30 pm
Thu, Fri, Sat: 1.30 pm / 3.30 pm / 5.30 pm
Sun: 11.30 am / 1.30 pm / 3.30 pm
*November - March: no visits possible on Mondays.
Special exhibition "It was the monk"
The entrance fee is included in the entrance fee for the special exhibition "Literally Luther".
Crime Scene 1522
For school classes:
€ 6.00 per pupil
Group size: min. 10 children, max. 30 children (2 accompanying persons free)
For groups:
€ 95.00 for 2-6 players (1 room)
€ 165.00 for 7-12 players (2 rooms simultaneously)
€ 295.00 for 13-25 players (all 5 rooms)
€ 75.00 for families (2 adults + max. 4 children; 1 room)
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