Penguin sales in Cuxhaven: Grab the last tails!

Penguin sales in Cuxhaven: Grab the last tails!

Cuxhaven, known for its unique penguin culture, faces changes that affect the penguin museum. After more than 14 years of the company, the operators, Birgit Berends and Stefan Kirchhoff, decided to separate from parts of their remarkable penguin collection. This decision was made after the two intensive experiences with the challenges of operating a museum in combination with the requirements of everyday life.

"We haven't had a weekend for 15 years and can rarely go on vacation," said Birgit Berends. These loads have just become too large over the years, which is why the couple are now planning to reduce the collection vigorously. Despite the emotional binding to many of the penguin exponents, the couple must be realistic. "The collection is never completely dissolved, but it is massively reduced so that it looks normal again at home," she added.

Penguin special sale attracts collectors

In the middle of these changes, the museum starts a “penguin sales” that has already shown great response. "There has been a lot about the counter," said Berends, pleased with the rush of visitors. In the first half of the hour after the sale opened, the rush was so great that one could speak of a "fighting service". The collection includes over 26,000 penguin figures, the only of its kind in Germany. These are not just simple figures, but also ties, cups and cuddly toys that make the heart of every penguin lover beat faster.

The fascination for penguins has been accompanying the couple for around 30 years. In 2009 they opened the museum, which now attracts more than 55,000 visitors. While part of the collection is exhibited in the museum, the majority still stays in your house or in the spare warehouses. Berends explained that there are some pieces from which she could never separate. "For example, there is a cookie jar that our house will not leave. It is totally kitsch, but my heart depends on it," she notes.

The museum is not only of great importance for private collectors, but also supports various animal welfare projects. The museum's income regularly goes to the "Penguin Friends Cuxhaven" association, which provides animal welfare associations and institutions through donations. Over the years, the penguin collection has even been documented four times in the Guinness Book of Records, most recently three years ago.

For everyone who does not have the opportunity to be on site at the final sale on November 9, the museum also offers an online shop where penguin fans can find what they are looking for. The museum remains open until November 2, so that interested parties have the opportunity to get a last impression of the penguin treasures.

The future of the museum remains unsafe, but the sale is a significant turn that also means the end of an era for the operators. The fact that there is only one penguin museum in Germany shows the uniqueness of this location. Penguin sales could not only be an opportunity to acquire rare penguin souvenirs, but also a historical moment for Cuxhaven and the legacy of the penguin collection. Due to the special circumstances, the operators can protect many memories while at the same time creating space for new experiences. More information about this topic are www.radiohochstift.de available.