12/09/2026
As our Alternative Classroom project in Germany continued, each new experience has offered fresh perspectives on the many ways museums and cultural institutions connect people with history, heritage, and learning. ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฉ๐ช
From historic landmarks to innovative museums, every visit has sparked meaningful conversations and inspired new ideas that we hope to carry home to Namibia.
Some highlights from this stage of our journey include:
๐ฐ Schloss Herrenhausen โ Exploring one of Germany's most significant historic palace complexes and discovering new approaches to interpreting cultural heritage.
๐ Marienburg Schloss โ We were privileged to enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the castle, which is currently undergoing extensive restoration and is expected to reopen to the public in 2031.
๐ Landesmuseum Hannover โ Through guided tours of the museum and its collections depot, and fascinating insights into provenance research, we gained a deeper understanding of the work that happens behind the scenes to research, preserve, and interpret museum collections.
โจ Dommuseum Hildesheim โ Discovering how exhibition design, storytelling, and thoughtfully curated collections can create meaningful and engaging visitor experiences.
๐บ Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim โ Exploring internationally significant collections and exchanging ideas on how museums can inspire curiosity, encourage learning, and connect audiences with cultures from around the world.
Every experience has reinforced the value of collaboration, curiosity, and lifelong learning. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from our partners and look forward to bringing these experiences and ideas back to the Swakopmund Museum.
Supported by the Agency for International Museum Cooperation with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office
