Commencement of renovation and extension at the Baumberger Sandstone Museum
Renovation and Expansion of Historic Sandstone Barn at Baumberger Sandstone Museum in Havixbeck
Plans for the renovation and expansion of the historic sandstone barn at the Baumberger Sandstone Museum in Havixbeck, Germany, are moving forward. The groundbreaking is scheduled for early 2026, with completion expected by the end of the year.
The total costs of the renovation are estimated to be around 1.6 million euros. The project will receive further support from the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe and the Leader program. A grant of 975,000 euros from the Ministry for Home Affairs, Local Government, Building and Digitalization has been secured for the project.
Mayor Jörn Möltgen has expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating that it will make the museum an open, lively meeting place for people from Havixbeck, the region, and beyond. The renovated sandstone barn will serve as a multifunctional event venue, with specific plans including converting it into a modern event and experience space, adding a new visitor WC facility, redesigning the open remise, renovating and enhancing the inner courtyard, and providing financial support for the cultural region.
The architectural firm Ellertmann Schmitz Architekten BDA from Münster has been chosen for the project. Their concept emphasizes a careful approach to preserve historical values while integrating modern requirements. The renovation will be carried out with a focus on preserving the listed building.
The mayor has also expressed gratitude to the Sandstone Museum team, the administration, the Ministry for Home, Local Government, Construction and Digitalization, the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association, and the Leader program for their support. The renovation and expansion are expected to strengthen the cultural diversity and tourist attractiveness of the Baumberge region, sending a strong signal of investment in the history, future, and community of Havixbeck.
The Baumberger Sandstone Museum is a significant part of the regional identity, and the renovation project is now on a solid financial footing. For precise, up-to-date details, we recommend checking directly with local sources such as Havixbeck municipality news, the Baumberger Sandstone Museum official communications, or regional cultural heritage authorities. The building permit for the renovation of the sandstone barn is expected by the end of 2025.
The renovated barn, a part of the home-and-garden category, will transform into a modern event and experience space, enhancing the lifestyle of locals and tourists alike. The museum, a crucial element of the region's identity, is anticipated to become a lively meeting place, ultimately contributing to the cultural diversity and tourist attractiveness within the Baumberge region.
