Paul Maar museum project to proceed in Hallstadt

Plans for a museum dedicated to the renowned children's author Paul Maar, creator of the ‘Sams’ series, will proceed in Hallstadt near Bamberg. The project faced a temporary setback when opponents attempted to initiate a citizens' referendum, but the local council determined the petition was inadmissible due to unclear wording in several points.

Paul Maar, 88, has actively supported the project by donating approximately 5,000 items from his private collection, including books, manuscripts, drawings, and personal notes. Students from the University of Bamberg have already inventoried these pieces. Under donation agreements signed in 2024, the city of Hallstadt now owns these exhibits and is obligated to make them publicly accessible in a museum within ten years.