The house is the birthplace of the still current translation of the "Odyssey" by the poet Johann Heinrich Voß (1751-1826).
The former record house, in which Johann Heinrich Voß lived with his family from 1778 to 1782, was opened to the public in 1999 after extensive restoration work. An exhibition shows Johann Heinrich Voß as a poet, editor and translator, controversial publicist, friend and private person. An audio and multimedia station provide an insight into the life and work of Voß.
The German poet and translator Johann Heinrich Voß was born on February 20, 1751. He spent a short period of his eventful life as a teacher in Otterndorf.
During these years, he translated Homer's "Odyssey" in a memorable manner and vivid language, enabling generations of German readers to engage with the work.
The Johann Heinrich Voß Museum has been carefully modernized in recent years. An audio station invites visitors to linger longer and listen more closely to the translation of the Odyssey, for example.
The Voss House team is looking forward to your visit.
Free admission with the guest card.
The former record house, in which Johann Heinrich Voß lived with his family from 1778 to 1782, was opened to the public in 1999 after extensive restoration work. An exhibition shows Johann Heinrich Voß as a poet, editor and translator, controversial publicist, friend and private person. An audio and multimedia station provide an insight into the life and work of Voß.
The German poet and translator Johann Heinrich Voß was born on February 20, 1751. He spent a short period of his eventful life as a teacher in Otterndorf.
During these years, he translated Homer's "Odyssey" in a memorable manner and vivid language, enabling generations of German readers to engage with the work.
The Johann Heinrich Voß Museum has been carefully modernized in recent years. An audio station invites visitors to linger longer and listen more closely to the translation of the Odyssey, for example.
The Voss House team is looking forward to your visit.
Free admission with the guest card.
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Openings
Winter break from November 1 to February 24!
Guided tours are also possible outside the regular opening hours (also in the winter months).
Guided tours are also possible outside the regular opening hours (also in the winter months).
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Kostenfreier Eintritt, Spenden erwünscht.
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Bad Weather Offer
for Groups
for Class
for familys
for individual guests
Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Toilet
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Cash payment on site
Accessibility
Der Zugang zum Gebäude ist über Treppenstufen erreichbar. Zum Museum führt eine längere, nicht der Norm entsprechende, Treppe.
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Ein kleiner Museumsshop lädt zum Stöbern ein.
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An jedem ersten Mittwoch im Monat findet im Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Museum ein Lesekreis statt (Achtung, Winterpause bis 4. März 2025). Ab 19.30 Uhr sind alle Literaturliebhaberinnen und Literaturliebhaber zu Gesprächen über klassische als auch moderne Literatur eingeladen. Die Lektüren werden rechtzeitig auf der Webseite vom Voß-Haus bekannt gegeben.
Der Eintritt ist frei.
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Hunde sind im Museum erlaubt, wenn sie an der kurzen Leine geführt werden.
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Das Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Literaturmuseum ist Teil des historischen Stadtrundgangs mit Hörerlebnis.
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An jedem ersten Mittwoch im Monat findet im Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Museum ein Lesekreis statt (Achtung, Winterpause bis 4. März 2025). Ab 19.30 Uhr sind alle Literaturliebhaberinnen und Literaturliebhaber zu Gesprächen über klassische als auch moderne Literatur eingeladen. Die Lektüren werden rechtzeitig auf der Webseite vom Voß-Haus bekannt gegeben.
Der Eintritt ist frei.
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Hunde sind im Museum erlaubt, wenn sie an der kurzen Leine geführt werden.
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Das Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Literaturmuseum ist Teil des historischen Stadtrundgangs mit Hörerlebnis.
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