The museum holds a specialized collection related to the artist Lovis Corinth and the writer Agnes Miegel.
The building complex includes elements of the historic former salt office, reflecting Lüneburg’s economic past.
It manages the German Baltic Cultural Heritage Foundation's extensive collections.
The exhibition space features a dedicated section on the Prussian 'amber culture' and trade routes.
The museum documents the unique linguistic development of the Low Prussian dialect through audio installations.
The East Prussian Regional Museum in Lüneburg is the central German institution dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the cultural history of East Prussia. The permanent exhibition spans the period from the early settlement of the Baltic tribes and the German Order to the post-World War II expulsion and flight of the German population. It houses extensive collections featuring regional art, cartography, and everyday historical artifacts. The museum complex incorporates historical architecture while providing modern, multimedia-based galleries. Its research department maintains an extensive archive that serves as a resource for genealogy and regional history studies. The institution frequently hosts temporary exhibitions focusing on art, literature, and political shifts within the historical region. Its mandate includes fostering dialogue regarding the historical legacy of the territory within a modern European context.
The internal courtyard which showcases a blend of traditional Lüneburg brick architecture and modern renovation design.
Consult the museum website for the specific rotating exhibition schedule before visiting.
Utilize the on-site archive by appointment if conducting personal genealogical research.
Allow time to visit the museum shop, which stocks specialized literature on regional history.
Do not overlook the temporary exhibitions on the upper floors, as they often contain significant specialized collections not found in the permanent galleries.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet volume; professional photography for personal use is generally permitted without flash.
