Ziegenbalg House Tharangambadi - A Museum on Intercultural Dialogue

Ziegenbalg House Tharangambadi - A Museum on Intercultural Dialogue 300 years cultural dialogue and shared heritage can be experienced in the Ziegenbalg House in Tharangambadi - A Museum on Intercultural Dialogue Kirche (VELKD).

His accurate and detailed studies on the Tamil language, the introduction of a gender-equal and well-structured education for boys and girls, Tamilians and Europeans alike, the systematic spreading of the printing press all over India, are renowned until this day. Thus Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg (1682-1719) was not only the first Lutheran Missionary, who landed in Tharangambadi in 1706, but far more

the initiator of a cultural dialogue that spread beyond religious, gender or national borders. Commemorating these 300 years of continous cultural dialogue, knowledge exchange and mutual interest form the main agenda of our museum project. Throughout a first stage, the historical Ziegenbalg House in Tharangambadi, then the living and working sphere of the Germans, will be authentically restored by INTACH Pondicherry. The second step includes the thorough realisation of an exhibition, screening 300 years of cultural dialogue and Indo-German heritage. This project is a cooperation between the Tamil-Evangelical Lutheran Church (TELC), the Evangelisch-Lutherisches Missionswerk in Niedersachsen (ELM), den Franckeschen Stiftungen in Halle und dem Ev.-Luth. Missionswerk in Leipzig (LMW). Die Bauarbeiten werden durchgeführt mit der freundlichen Unterstützung des Kulturerhaltprogrammes des Auswärtigen Amtes und dem deutschen Generalkonsulat in Chennai. Weitere Unterstützung erfahren wir durch die Vereinigte Ev.-Luth.

Dr.P.Kaliraj former Vice Chancellor Anna University and Barathiar University visited Ziegenbalg Museum with his friend.
21/07/2026

Dr.P.Kaliraj former Vice Chancellor Anna University and Barathiar University visited Ziegenbalg Museum with his friend.

320th Mission Tanks Giving day wishes to you all.
09/07/2026

320th Mission Tanks Giving day wishes to you all.

Bishop.Dr. Selvin Kingsley Paul from Nagpore Maharashtra visited the Museum with pastors.
03/07/2026

Bishop.Dr. Selvin Kingsley Paul from Nagpore Maharashtra visited the Museum with pastors.

Mrs&Mr.J.K.Poovalazan Timothy a Historian visited the Museum and discussed with the Director Dr.Samuel Manuel regarding ...
03/07/2026

Mrs&Mr.J.K.Poovalazan Timothy a Historian visited the Museum and discussed with the Director Dr.Samuel Manuel regarding Ziegenbalg's Sermon,his brother-in-law accompanied him.

Mr.Surendran and family from Chennai visited the Museum.
20/06/2026

Mr.Surendran and family from Chennai visited the Museum.

Rev.John Isaiah from Srilanka Village Gospel Mission visited Ziegenbalg Museum and discussed with the Director Dr.Samuel...
25/05/2026

Rev.John Isaiah from Srilanka Village Gospel Mission visited Ziegenbalg Museum and discussed with the Director Dr.Samuel Manuel .

Central University Thiruvarur Section Officer Dr.V.Kalidas visited the Museum with his family and relatives.
17/05/2026

Central University Thiruvarur Section Officer Dr.V.Kalidas visited the Museum with his family and relatives.

Ms.Ish*ta Rathi .I.A.S Collector Karaikal visited Ziegenbalg Museum.
25/04/2026

Ms.Ish*ta Rathi .I.A.S Collector Karaikal visited Ziegenbalg Museum.

Mr.Muralikrishna Das.I.A.S Election Observer Karaikal visited Ziegenbalg Museum.
06/04/2026

Mr.Muralikrishna Das.I.A.S Election Observer Karaikal visited Ziegenbalg Museum.

Ms.Neha Sharma.I.A.S Election Observer Mayiladuthurai visited Ziegenbalg Museum.
06/04/2026

Ms.Neha Sharma.I.A.S Election Observer Mayiladuthurai visited Ziegenbalg Museum.

Address

Ziegenbalg House, Admiral Street (next To TELC School)
Tranquebar
609313

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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+919443986171

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