Museum of Braunschweig City

Article Title: Separate Museums in Old Town Hall and Lion's Wall Maintain Regular Hours Amidst the Magnifest and Ethnological Declaration

In the heart of the city, two distinct cultural establishments continue to serve visitors as usual. The Museum in the Old Town Hall and The House at the Lion's Wall remain open and unaffected by the upcoming Magnifest event and the recent Ethnological Declaration.

The Museum in the Old Town Hall, known for its captivating exhibits, will open its doors as scheduled on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of September, welcoming visitors from 10 AM to 5 PM. The House at the Lion's Wall, however, will close its doors on the 5th at 3 PM and remain shut on the 6th and 7th of September. The House at the Lion's Wall will reopen after the Magnifest, but the exact date has yet to be announced.

The Magnifest, an event taking place on the 6th and 7th of September 2025, is not affecting the Museum in the Old Town Hall's operating hours. The House at the Lion's Wall's closure during the Magnifest is a separate matter and is not related to the Ethnological Declaration.

The Ethnological Declaration, issued by the Ethnological Museums in the German-speaking area, including the Municipal Museum of Braunschweig, focuses on questions of provenance history and objects with colonial historical burdens. As of September 5, 2025, the directors of these museums, including Braunschweig, are not explicitly listed in the provided sources. However, Viola König and Han F. Vermeulen, both notable figures in the ethnological field, have been associated with these institutions in the past.

It's important to note that the Ethnological Declaration is not an advertisement but a statement of ethical principles. Visitors can continue to enjoy their visits to the Museum in the Old Town Hall and The House at the Lion's Wall, knowing that these institutions uphold high standards of museological work.

For more information about the Ethnological Declaration, you can visit https://www.zuerchererkl%C3%A4rung2024.de/.