Overview

• The Thomas Mann House in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, reopens on June 6, 2025, following a six-month closure caused by January wildfires.
• The reopening will feature a concert and reading program, marking the site's first in-person event since the closure.
• The fellowship program at the Thomas Mann House will resume in June, with some postponed fellowships rescheduled for 2026.
• The historic house underwent extensive testing, cleaning, repairs, and maintenance during its closure but was largely undamaged by the wildfires.
• Villa Aurora, another significant German exile cultural site in Los Angeles, remains closed for ongoing restoration with no set reopening date.