Lüneburger Museum

The Museum für das Fürstentum Lüneburg once stood in the heart of Lüneburg, a town in Lower Saxony known for its salt heritage. The building, designed by architects August Friedrich Heithaus and Ferdinand Münzenberger, was completed in 1891 on land provided by the city. It began with a collection from the former Ritterakademie Lüneburg, which had closed in 1850. The museum focused on the history of the former principality of Lüneburg, including its salt industry. Georg Keferstein helped found the museum association in 1878, which campaigned for its creation. Financial support came from the Landschaft of the principality, enabling the new building to take shape. Inside, visitors found exhibits tracing the region’s past, from medieval times to the 19th century. The collection included artefacts from the Ritterakademie and displays on the Lüneburg Saline. After its closure in 2010, the museum’s legacy was carried forward by the new Museum Lüneburg, which opened in 2015.