Language & literature museums in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Brigitte-Reimann-Literaturhaus, located at Gartenstraße 6 in Neubrandenburg, is a literature center in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was temporarily closed in late August 2009 due to withheld funding of €10,000 from the Schwerin Ministry of Culture. However, it reopened in November 2009 after the sponsoring association, Literaturzentrum Neubrandenburg e.V., and the Ministry of Culture reached a provisional agreement.

The Bibelzentrum Barth, previously known as the Low German Bible Centre St. Jürgen, is situated in the former hospital church of St. Jürgen Hospital in Barth. This historic location adds a unique charm to the museum, making it a fascinating place to visit for those interested in history, architecture, and religion.

The Max-Samuel-Haus, located in Rostock, is a villa that has been home to the Foundation for Jewish History and Culture in Rostock since 1991. This historic building serves as a meeting place for cultural events such as readings, exhibitions, and concerts. It also houses an extensive library offering literature on Jewish history and culture.

The Ehm Welk-Haus in Bad Doberan, once the residence of the writer Ehm Welk, is a cultural meeting place today. This simple single-family house made of red clinker bricks stands as a testament to the writer's life and work. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Ehm Welk and experience the environment in which he lived and created his works.

The house “Seedorn” on the island of Hiddensee was purchased by Gerhart Hauptmann in 1930. He and his wife Margarete spent every summer there until 1943. This house served as a summer residence for the couple, providing a glimpse into their personal life away from the public eye.

The Hans-Werner-Richter-Haus is a museum and library located in the seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is home to the estate of the Usedom writer Hans Werner Richter, who gained fame as the initiator of the writers' association Group 47. The museum provides a unique insight into the life and work of this influential writer.

The Hans-Fallada-Haus is a museum located in Carwitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, dedicated to the life and works of the writer Hans Fallada. It is situated in the district of Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, a region known for its beautiful lake landscape. The museum is housed in a building that is a listed monument in the community of Feldberger Seenlandschaft.

The Fritz-Reuter-Literaturmuseum in Stavenhagen is a museum dedicated to the life and works of Fritz Reuter, a significant writer of the Low German language. The museum is located in Reuter's birthplace, which is situated at the market square in Stavenhagen. This location adds a historical significance to the museum, making it a place of interest for tourists who are keen on literature and history.

Villa Irmgard, previously known as the Maxim Gorki Museum, is a local museum and a memorial dedicated to the Russian writer Maxim Gorki. It is situated in the Baltic Sea resort of Heringsdorf on the island of Usedom in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This location offers a unique blend of cultural and historical significance, making it an interesting destination for tourists interested in literature, history, and architecture.