Since 1994, the Nietzsche-Haus has been open to the public as a museum. The philosopher's life and work are documented in a permanent exhibition, while the house library in the exhibition rooms offers visitors the opportunity to learn about Nietzsche's work. In October 2010, the "Nietzsche Documentation Center" (Nietzsche Dokumentationszentrum) was opened. The building was constructed immediately next to the Nietzsche-Haus following an international
architectural design competition by the city of Naumburg won by the
Weimar architectural firm
KGB Architekten Kirchmeier, Graw, Brück. It is a modern, cubist glass building that stands out clearly from the rest of the buildings in the historic city center. An internal courtyard connects the two houses. The Documentation Center is dedicated to research and critical examination of the
influence and reception of Friedrich Nietzsche's thought. Once a year in October, philosophers from all over the world meet. During the four days of the Nietzsche Congress, specific themes related to the philosopher's work will be presented and discussed. The museum is included in the
Blaubuch (Blue Book) of the
cabinet of Germany, as an important cultural site. ==References==