Museums - Sea Museum reopened after years of renovation
After nearly four-year long renovation, the Sea Museum in Stralsund has reopened its doors once again. However, not all areas are accessible yet. The aquariums will only be opened in the fall due to construction delays. The tanks will then showcase the habitats from the Caribbean through the Pacific to the Indian Ocean.
Visitors can now view the new, barrier-free exhibition in the Museum in the Stralsund Old Town. It is located in Katharinenhalle - the hall of the former Katharinenkirche - and is divided into four sections: Evolution, Human and Sea, Diversity, and Fishing.
50 Million Euro renovation costs
"We understand ourselves not only as an aquarium, but as a place for knowledge transfer," explained the scientific director Burkard Baschek. Visitors will find numerous exhibits on three floors, as well as interactive stations and multimedia presentations. A highlight of the museum remains the skeleton of a Fin Whale. The theme of environmental protection also plays a major role. In a special exhibition, for instance, the ocean pollution by plastic waste is addressed.
The renovation reportedly cost over 50 Million Euro according to the museum. Previously, over 800,000 people visited the four locations of the German Sea Museum in Stralsund annually. Until the opening of the aquariums, there is a reduced admission fee.
The Sea Museum in Stralsund, known for its extensive renovation, is located in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a region in Germany. The reconstruction of the aquariums, delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, will feature habitats from various oceans, including the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Indian Ocean. Visitors can currently explore the new, barrier-free exhibitions, with themes ranging from evolution and human interaction with the sea to diversity and environmental conservation. The museum's ambitious renovation efforts, estimated at over 50 Million Euro, aim to not only preserve marine life but also promote knowledge transfer and awareness of global ocean problems, such as plastic pollution.
