Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum Temporarily Welcomes Castle Lion During Castle Repairs
The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum (HAUM) in Braunschweig has temporarily taken in the city's famous 12th-century bronze masterpiece, the Castle Lion. The move is part of a broader interim solution while Dankwarderode Castle undergoes repairs.
The Castle Lion, once hidden in the Rammelsberg mines during World War II for safekeeping, returned to Braunschweig on October 23, 1945. Now, it finds a new temporary home at the HAUM, where it will remain on display from March 2026 until the castle reopens. The relocation cost approximately €190,000, funded by the state of Lower Saxony.
Dr. Thorsten Kornblum, the city's Lord Mayor, stressed the importance of preserving and maintaining Braunschweig's cultural heritage. Falko Mohrs, Lower Saxony's Minister for Science and Culture, commended the collaborative effort between the state, city, and sponsors for the project. The HAUM exhibition is supported by institutions like the Braunschweiger Landessparkasse and the Niedersächsische Sparkassenstiftung.
Visitors can explore the exhibition free of charge on the last Sunday of each month, starting March 2026. The exhibition will showcase the Castle Lion alongside other highlights from the Welf Dynasty.
The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum welcomes all residents and visitors to appreciate the Castle Lion and other treasures from March 6, 2026. This interim solution ensures the preservation and accessibility of Braunschweig's rich cultural heritage during the castle's renovation.
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