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.Charles and family from Chennai visited Ziegenbalg Museum.
17/08/2026

Dr.Charles and family from Chennai visited Ziegenbalg Museum.

We were happy to welcome the 13th Bishop of the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church (TELC), along with his wife, daughter...
03/08/2026

We were happy to welcome the 13th Bishop of the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church (TELC), along with his wife, daughter from the Netherlands, his son, and daughter-in-law, to the Ziegenbalg Museum, Tharangambadi.

Thank you for your visit and interest in our museum. Wishing you God's blessings.

Prof. Dr. Christian Babu of Nagercoil generously donated a 200-year-old German bookbinding machine from his late father ...
29/07/2026

Prof. Dr. Christian Babu of Nagercoil generously donated a 200-year-old German bookbinding machine from his late father Mr. S. D. Dhason's Printing Press to the Ziegenbalg Museum, Tranquebar. This remarkable addition preserves an important part of our printing heritage and will help educate future generations about the history of printing and bookbinding.

Prof. Dr. Christian Babu was accompanied by his friends during the visit. We sincerely thank him for his generous contribution and support in preserving our rich cultural and printing heritage.

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Agustin Paul, a renowned musician, MMA Choir Master and conductor, to the Ziegenbalg Mu...
27/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Agustin Paul, a renowned musician, MMA Choir Master and conductor, to the Ziegenbalg Museum, along with his wife, Mrs. Selina, a distinguished journalist. It was a great pleasure to host them and share the rich heritage.

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 .

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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