Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Literaturmuseum

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A visit to Johann Heinrich Voß - The Literature Museum in the North Sea resort of Otterndorf

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.


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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).

Price info

Kostenfreier Eintritt, Spenden erwünscht.

Eligibility

  • Bad Weather Offer

  • for Groups

  • for Class

  • for familys

  • for individual guests

  • Pet allowed

  • Suitable for the Elderly

Other Furnishing/Equipment

  • Toilet

Payment Options

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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More information

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. 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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Das Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Literaturmuseum ist Teil des historischen Stadtrundgangs mit Hörerlebnis.

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Cuxland-Tourismus
Kapitän-Alexander-Str. 1
27472 Cuxhaven

Organization

Cuxland-Tourismus

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Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Literaturmuseum
Johann-Heinrich-Voß-Straße 8
21762 Otterndorf