Theodor-Storm-Haus

About the museum

The merchant's house on Husum's Wasserreihe was built around 1730 and has 14 rooms. The staircase, hallways, ceilings, and doors still date from the time of construction or from the years when Theodor Storm lived here. The poet lived in the house with his family from 1866 to 1880, while working in his hometown as Landvogt (district governor) and later as a district judge.

Today the building is the seat of the Theodor-Storm-Gesellschaft (Theodor Storm Society), which runs the museum here as well as a research library and the Storm archive with manuscripts, letters, and pictures; since 2006 these areas have been combined in the Storm-Zentrum. Visitors can see, among other things, the former district governor's office, the family's living room, and the small study that Storm called his “Poetenstübchen” (poet's den).

For the poet's 200th birthday in 2017, the presentation was redesigned: one exhibition is devoted to his life and work, and a separate room with an audio station to his most famous novella, Der Schimmelreiter (The Rider on the White Horse). Among the most valuable pieces are the desk at which Storm completed this novella, whose owl carvings were made by the young Emil Nolde, and the family's square piano.

Highlights

• The poet's original living room and study
• Desk with owls carved by Emil Nolde
• Schimmelreiter room with audio station
• Square piano and Biedermeier sofa from the family's possessions
• Staircase in the old Husum style from 1730

Permanent exhibitions

• Theodor Storm: Leben und Werk 1817–1888 – Exhibition on the poet's biography, on display since 2017, with family pieces such as a Bible and a child's cup.
• Der Schimmelreiter – Room with an audio station on the genesis of the famous novella, featuring the poet's desk and inkwell.

Operated by

Theodor-Storm-Gesellschaft e. V.

Director

Christian Demandt

Admission & discounts

Members of the Theodor-Storm-Gesellschaft and children get free admission. Häwelmann tour for daycare centers and elementary schools €1 per child (minimum €10); Schimmelreiter bus tour and off-the-beaten-path tour by arrangement.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Listed residential building from 1730; the museum does not publish information on accessibility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Children have free admission. For daycare and elementary school groups, there is an age-appropriate Häwelmann literary tour (about 45 min.).

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