Lutum-Lenger

Prof. Dr. Lutum-Lenger serves as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Humanities, Department of History, specializing in Modern History. Concurrently, they hold the position of Head of Exhibits and Collections and Deputy Director at the Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg in Stuttgart since 1989, where they curate numerous exhibits on Southwest German regional history and contribute to museum studies scholarship.

Their academic foundation includes:

• Studies in Ethnology, Sociology, Journalism, and Prehistory at the University of Münster
• PhD from University of Münster with dissertation on history of handicrafts
• Academic Intern at Westfälisches Industriemuseum (1984-1986)
• Academic Assistant at Westfälisches Industriemuseum (1986-1989)

Lutum-Lenger's research bridges academic scholarship with public history through museum curation. Their work focuses on Southwest German regional history, exploring cultural narratives through ethnological and prehistorical lenses. Specialized expertise in the history of handicrafts informs their approach to material culture and regional identity formation. Their museum exhibits serve as pedagogical tools that translate academic research into accessible public history experiences, emphasizing the interplay between local traditions and broader historical developments.

Professional leadership includes:

• Academic Advisory Board, Museum der Bayerischen Geschichte (Munich)
• Academic Advisory Board, Museum von Christen und Juden (Laupheim)
• Academic Advisory Board, Theodor Heuss Haus (Stuttgart)
• External Member, Hochschulrat of Hochschule für Gestaltung (Schwäbisch Gmünd)
• Board Member, Bundeskanzler Willy-Brandt-Stiftung (Berlin)

As Deputy Director of Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg, Lutum-Lenger oversees collections management and exhibit development while maintaining academic engagement through university teaching. Their dual institutional roles create synergies between museum practice and historical scholarship, particularly in regional history methodology and public history pedagogy.