struggling Gutenberg Museum faces challenges - The historic Gutenberg Museum is facing an alarming decline.
The impending demolition of the old Gutenberg Museum in Mainz has paved the way for a new building, as declared by the city. The planned construction is centered on celebrating Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of printing with movable type.
Following a review by the Ministry of the Interior, the supervisory authority ADD, and the state agency for real estate and construction management, it was determined that a new building would be economically feasible. Michael Ebling, a seasoned politician with extensive knowledge of the project, suggested that state funding for the new museum is a possibility. "The substantial advantages of a new building could be demonstrated," he stated, referring to the museum's high cultural prestige and global significance as a printing world museum.
Discussions about replacing the current museum, situated near the cathedral, have been ongoing for several years. Temporarily housed in the Natural History Museum's rooms, the museum's future now appears hopeful, as stated by the city's current mayor, Nino Haase. "The future has begun," he confirmed.
The city of Mainz is currently celebrating the 625th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, with various cultural events and exhibitions. Among these is the display of the world's largest Bible page at Mainz Cathedral. Despite no specific plans for constructing a new museum, the existing museum remains a crucial cultural site in Mainz.
The Commission, due to Michael Ebling's suggestion, has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering the impact of the planned museum's construction on the city's business, politics, and general-news scene. This new museum, if funded by the state, could align with the city's financial commitment towards celebrating Johannes Gutenberg's 625th birthday.
