Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
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Ten Years of Meissen Porcelain Foundation
Exhibition at the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation, March 21, 2025 to February 22, 2026

Collecting fascinates. The Meissen Porcelain Foundation was founded at the end of 2014, and it began its work in 2015. It preserves the cultural heritage of Meissen porcelain. One of the foundation's tasks is the care of the historical collection of the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Manufacturer founder Augustus the Strong referred to his passion for porcelain as “Maladie.” This literally means “disease,” but stands for his boundless longing for the precious white gold. This fascination is shared to this day by generations of collectors – and artists. Their porcelains showcase the invention, production, and collection of the white treasures. Porcelain craftsmen provide insight into their art. Happy collectors cherish their treasures. Artists play with the term porcelain and transform centuries-old tools into contemporary porcelain art.

The exhibition provides insight into the work of the foundation and showcases Meissen porcelains around the theme of collecting.

Music icon David Bowie captivated billions of people on stage. His 26 albums, countless stage shows, and music videos are legendary and have not only had a lasting impact on the music scene. However, behind the world-famous David Bowie is the man named David Robert Jones. Photographer Christine de Grancy accompanied him on a day in 1994 at the Art Brut Center Gugging. This resulted in black-and-white photographs that offer an unusual perspective on the artist and present him in a new light. The photo exhibition premiered in April at the Santa Monica Arts Museum in L.A. where it was even extended until August. The black-and-white images show David Bowie at the Austrian Art Brut Center Gugging, the place known as the birthplace of extraordinary outsider art. Apart from the exhibition, the photos were never presented to the public.

Christine de Grancy (born in 1942 in Graz) is an Austrian photographer who gained international recognition for her sensitive, humanistic image series. Known for her respectful, quiet gaze on people and their life worlds, she moves between documentation and art. Whether portraits of actresses at the Burgtheater, long-term observations of Iranian nomads, or everyday moments in Afghanistan – her works tell stories of dignity, vulnerability, and the beauty of the genuine. During the setup in L.A., De Grancy passed away on March 20, 2025, in Vienna.

Last entry 6:30 PM

For a quarter of a century, Die Jungen Tenöre have been captivating their audience worldwide with brilliant voices, stylistic diversity, and unmistakable stage presence.
Ilja Martin, Carlos Sanchez, and Matthias Eger combine classical elegance with modern spirit – from great masterpieces to contemporary hits to traditional melodies.

Their concerts are more than just music: they are an experience full of emotions and sound power that enchants every audience.

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
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Öffnungszeiten / Opening Hours / Horaires d´ouvertures: 10.00-18.00 (24.12. 10.00-14.00)
Ihr Ticket gilt den ganzen Tag / Your ticket is valid for the whole day / Votre billet est valable toute la journée

Modenschauen sind mediale Großereignisse, soziale Rituale und gesellschaftliche Statements. Mit der Ausstellung »Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show« widmet das Vitra Design Museum dem Phänomen Modenschau ab dem 18. Oktober eine große Ausstellung. Diese beleuchtet Geschichte und kulturelle Bedeutung der Modenschau von ihren frühen Formen um 1900 bis heute und versammelt ikonische Beispiele von Modehäusern wie Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Alexander McQueen, Martin Margiela, Prada, Paco Rabanne, Viktor & Rolf, Louis Vuitton, Yohji Yamamoto und anderen. Mit Film- und Fotomaterial, originalen Kollektionsteilen, Bühnenrequisiten und zahlreichen Dokumenten macht die Ausstellung über 100 Jahre Laufsteggeschichte lebendig. Dabei offenbart sich die Modeschau als vielschichtiges Gesamtkunstwerk, in dem sich Körperbilder, Mythen und gesellschaftliche Veränderungen spiegeln – von den Subkulturen der 1960er über Punk bis hin zur Mode im digitalen Zeitalter.
Eine Ausstellung des Vitra Design Museums und V&A Dundee

Fashion shows are huge mediated spectacles, society events, and social statements. In its new exhibition launching on 18 October 2025, the Vitra Design Museum spotlights what’s on the catwalk. From the private fashion parades of the late nineteenth century to today’s live-stream experiences, »Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show« presents iconic examples by fashion houses ranging from Balenciaga, Chanel, and Dior to Alexander McQueen, Martin Margiela, Prada, Paco Rabanne, Viktor & Rolf, Louis Vuitton, and Yohji Yamamoto. Film clips and photographs, original couture creations, stage props, and numerous documents create a vivid picture of more than one hundred years of catwalk history. From Sixties subcultures to Punk to fashion in a digital age, fashion shows emerge as complex works of art that engage with the human form, myths and ideals, realities and social change.
An exhibition by the Vitra Design Museum and V&A Dundee

L'exposition « Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show » jette un coup d'œil dans les coulisses et suit l'évolution fascinante des défilés de mode : Des débuts discrets dans les salons des couturiers autour de 1900 aux présentations spectaculaires du 21e siècle ; de la haute couture au prêt-à-porter ; de l'ère des supermodèles à la célébration de la diversité ; de la photographie classique des catwalks aux défilés de mode virtuels. Avec des films et des photos, des pièces de collection originales, des invitations et des éléments scénographiques, l'exposition fait revivre des défilés de mode révolutionnaires - d'Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Comme des Garçons, Dior, Gucci, Helmut Lang, Hussein Chalayan, Martin Margiela, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent et beaucoup d'autres.
Une exposition organisée par le Vitra Design Museum et le V&A Dundee

Abb.: Chanel, Modenschau Frühjahr-Sommer 2015 Ready-to-Wear, Grand Palais, Paris © Helmut Fricke

The new collection presentation at the Vitra Schaudepot focuses on visions of the future in design, bridging the gap from the set designs of early science fiction films to the creation of virtual spaces. Groundbreaking furniture designs from the Vitra Design Museum collection demonstrate how technological innovations and utopian visions become part of our everyday lives, influencing our environment. Furniture from the 1960s Space Age reflects the pioneering spirit of an era shaped by the moon landing and space exploration. Since the beginning of the new century, designers have been creating "virtual" realities, blurring the boundaries between physical and analog design. The artistic concept for the exhibition design comes from Andrés Reisinger, a digital artist known for his work in NFT design.

Designers have always been fascinated by visions of the future. The Vitra Schaudepot presentation spotlights ideas of a future world, manifested in design creations ranging from early science fiction film sets to the design of virtual spaces. Pioneering objects from the Vitra Design Museum collection show, how technological innovation and utopian concepts find their way into our everyday environment. The Space Age furniture of the 1960s, for example, bears witness to the spirit of progress in an era shaped by extraterrestrial exploration. Since the turn of the millennium, the boundaries between analog and digital realms have become increasingly relevant as physical limitations dissolve in cyberspace, altering the laws of design. The artistic idea for the exhibition design was developed by Andrés Reisinger, a figure at the vanguard of NFT design.

Designers have always been fascinated by visions of the future. The new presentation of the Vitra Schaudepot collection titled "Science Fiction Design" highlights ideas of a future world manifested in design creations ranging from early science fiction film sets to the design of virtual spaces. Innovative objects from the Vitra Design Museum collection show how technological innovation and utopian concepts find their place in our daily environment. For example, the "Space Age" furniture from the 1960s bears witness to the spirit of progress in an era marked by space exploration. Since the turn of the millennium, the boundaries between the analog and digital realms have become increasingly blurred as physical limits dissipate in cyberspace, changing the laws of design. The artistic design of the exhibition will be created by digital artist Andrés Reisinger, a leading figure in NFT design.

Image: Andrés Reisinger, The Shipping, 2021 © Reisinger Studio.

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

In performative video works, some of them community productions with Tiago Mata Machado, the Brazilian artist Cinthia Marcelle isolates everyday, routine movements and work processes from their functional and production-oriented context. The mostly collaboratively participatory situations are transformed into poetic, metaphorical images that put established routines of social interaction and a performance-oriented logic of modern societies into question.

The exhibition Bodies in Motion – Form in the Making contextualizes the performative, mostly based on simple action instructions performance-based video works of Cinthia Marcelle for the first time with icons of the American post-minimalist dance and performance practice of the 1960s/70s such as Yvonne Rainer, Bruce Nauman, Suzanne Harris, and the performative-participatory approach of the minimalist sculptures of the German artist Charlotte Posenenske.

The exhibition is curated by Anna Roberta Goetz.

Ten Years of Meissen Porcelain Foundation
Exhibition at the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation, March 21, 2025 to February 22, 2026

Collecting fascinates. The Meissen Porcelain Foundation was founded at the end of 2014, and it began its work in 2015. It preserves the cultural heritage of Meissen porcelain. One of the foundation's tasks is the care of the historical collection of the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Manufacturer founder Augustus the Strong referred to his passion for porcelain as “Maladie.” This literally means “disease,” but stands for his boundless longing for the precious white gold. This fascination is shared to this day by generations of collectors – and artists. Their porcelains showcase the invention, production, and collection of the white treasures. Porcelain craftsmen provide insight into their art. Happy collectors cherish their treasures. Artists play with the term porcelain and transform centuries-old tools into contemporary porcelain art.

The exhibition provides insight into the work of the foundation and showcases Meissen porcelains around the theme of collecting.

The Landesjugendorchester Hamburg has been an integral part of the musical youth scene as the selection orchestra of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg for over 55 years. Approximately 70 musicians aged between 14 and 25 perform classical works from the 19th century for symphony orchestra with enthusiasm and joy at the winter concert.

The patron of the ensemble is the First Mayor, Dr. Peter Tschentscher. The LJO Hamburg is sponsored by the State Music Council in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg e.V., and is funded by the Authority for Culture and Media.

Students of the Institute for Music Theater

Oliver Steller will go on a Germany tour again in spring 2025. After 5 years, he finally has a new program: „Balladen – Das Gedicht Plus“.
He has been collecting these text hybrids for 30 years. Ballads are lyrical like a poem, epic like a novel, and exciting like a thriller. The ballad is the poem plus! The modern troubadour speaks and sings the ballads to music. The themes have not changed until today: love, life, death, nature, and the great events of the time.
Oliver Steller has gathered all the greats, including Goethe and Schiller with their ballad competition from 1797. In that year, Heinrich Heine was born, who for Oliver Steller, alongside Else Lasker-Schüler and Friedrich Hölderlin, is among the greatest German poets.
The human in his environment is a major theme of the 19th century, which among others, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff captures so impressively with her “Knaben im Moor.” Karoline von Günderrode is a wonderful discovery for Oliver Steller, so strong, so clear, and yet so torn. In just 26 years, she leaves behind a powerful body of work, including the ballad “Der Trauernde und die Elfen.”
Theodor Fontane corrupted Oliver Steller with his Herr von Ribbeck back then. That was in third grade. He had to recite the ballad in front of the class, got laughed at, and received a 6. That was the end of poetry for him. Oliver Steller rediscovered his love for literature after school. Today, he enjoys talking about Herr von Ribbeck together with the children time and time again.
Conrad Ferdinand Meyer with his ballad “Füße im Feuer” opened Oliver Steller's eyes regarding the expulsion of Protestants in France, the so-called Huguenots. The French were so thorough that today only two percent of Protestants live in France.
Also included in the program are Adelbert von Chamisso with his giant toy, Otto Ernst with Nis Randers, Morgenstern's werewolf, Erich Kästner's Sachliche Romanze, and a ballad that is particularly dear to Oliver Steller. Since his collaboration with Heinz Kahlau, the master student of Bertolt Brecht, and a joint Brecht program with Lutz Görner, this ballad has accompanied him: “Die Legende von der Entstehung des Buches Taoteking auf dem Weg des Laotse in die Emigration.” It is considered a work of exile literature. For Oliver Steller, it is a tribute to Heinz Kahlau and to his mentor Lutz Görner, who passed away last spring.

Copyright: Stadt Meerbusch

Doors open: 19:15 Uhr

Over 57 million people worldwide have already visited the exhibition. Starting January 30, 2026, plastinator Dr. Gunther von Hagens and curator Dr. Angelina Whalley will showcase their current exhibition about the human body in the cycle of creation and decay in Chemnitz: KÖRPERWELTEN & Der Zyklus des Lebens.
A variety of unique preparations, including many whole-body plastinates, guide us through the human body and clearly explain the individual organ functions as well as common diseases. The focus is on the human body and its changes over time, from conception to old age. KÖRPERWELTEN vividly demonstrates what each of us can do to maintain our health and high quality of life for as long as possible. There are only a few events that can change our perspective on ourselves so profoundly!
All specimens displayed in the exhibition are real. They come from individuals who, during their lifetime, stipulated that their bodies should be made available for the training of doctors and interested laypeople after their death.

Last admission: 5:00 PM

The permanent exhibition on the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque offers a detailed look into the life, work, and thoughts of the famous writer through numerous photographs, documents, and manuscripts. The exhibition is bilingual, presented in German and English throughout.

Divided into seven sections covering his youth in Osnabrück (1898–1921), the years in Hanover and Berlin (1922–1928), the discussion around All Quiet on the Western Front (1928–1930), his exile in Europe (1931–1939) and the USA (1939–1948), his political works in the 1950s, and the 1960s leading up to his death on September 25, 1970 in Locarno, the exhibition attempts to highlight the ruptures, contradictions, and controversies in Remarque's life while emphasizing their productivity for his work. It illustrates Remarque's numerous psychological conflicts, aiming to resolve the apparent contradiction between the "bon vivant" and the "militant pacifist," and provides insight into his acquaintances, friendships, and marriages. Numerous originals such as the death mask or Remarque's original desk complement the presentation.

Another focus of the exhibition is the worldwide, often highly controversial reception of Remarque's works, which have been translated into at least 60 languages and continue to attract a global audience of millions.

An information terminal allows visitors to delve deeper into specific questions about Remarque's life and work. Another terminal provides access to over 2,000 photographs spanning all stages of Remarque's life, his residences, contacts, and the film adaptations of his works.

The exhibition is open for free visits on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Guided tours for school classes and other interest groups can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. Tours can be scheduled with Mr. Martin Siemsen (siemsen.m@osnabrueck.de) by phone at 0541/323-2109 or fax at 0541/323-4355.

A shop on-site offers materials related to Remarque's life and work for sale.

The castle with a lot to offer: "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" from June 24, 2017 at the Cadolzburg - the new highlight of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

A powerful castle - the setting of the illustrious history of a ruling family that has achieved great success: this was and is the Cadolzburg. The rulers were the Hohenzollern family, who ruled over Franken and later Brandenburg, also gaining electoral dignity in the 15th century. Later on, they even became Prussian kings and German emperors.

The Cadolzburg derives its radiance not only from its role as the starting point of a significant career in the Holy Roman Empire - the impressive structure itself reflects this golden era of the Hohenzollerns. The new museum "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles will make this time - the late Middle Ages - exciting and informative for visitors through innovative communication concepts. While walking through the castle, visitors can learn not only about the architectural history, wars and peace, daily life, and governing tasks of the princely castle residents. There is much to discover here through interactive and sensory means:

Visitors can experience the castle through their sense of smell, there are tactile stations, sounds and dialogues, vivid models, and invitations to try things out. Exciting or challenging games, medieval Hohenzollerns in their own words, and the jester Contz who guides visitors through the castle bring the Middle Ages to life. Visitors can also expect to see several original medieval artifacts such as swords, maces, or a magnificent treasure chest. Other objects were specially crafted for the museum based on extensive research in historical techniques, such as the gilded armor of the famous General Albrecht Achilles, or textiles dyed according to original recipes. The Bavarian Administration of State Castles also made significant contributions to experimental historical research, like creating a breastplate from boiled leather, in line with the ambition of creating one of Germany's most important castle museums.

The cultural communication of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles also offers a diverse program of accompanying events, making this exciting history even more intriguing - for the young nobleman as well as the castle enthusiast.

Not only the Middle Ages but also the Cadolzburg itself now comes back to life. After the extensive damage of World War II, original medieval rooms and successful architectural creations of the 21st century can now be experienced. The modern buildings completed in 2017 bridge the medieval era with our present time.

You can expect very special experiences here - it truly is THE CASTLE WITH A LOT TO OFFER.

 

 

In the new production "ABBA KLARO" at Boulevardtheater Deidesheim, renowned musical performers take part who have already proven their impressive talents in music productions such as "Sister Act", "Chikago" and more.

Hold on to your platform shoes, because Benni, the former singer of the ABBA cover band "BABBA", is in the midst of a musical mess. The stage is his battleground, and the greatest hits of ABBA are his secret weapons. 🕺💃

Benni's story? Oh, it's a rollercoaster ride of failures, bad luck, and mishaps. BABBA, his beloved cover band, is a thing of the past, and the poor guy is on the verge of being dispatched to the afterlife by a mafia boss. But hold on tight: Benni doesn't opt for a big payday, but rather goes for a spectacular rescue plan involving nail care, dog food, beer, and broken hearts!

You will laugh, cheer along, and maybe even shed a tear as Benni stumbles headlong into adventure. What does nail care have to do with his fate? Why is dog food suddenly life-saving? And which beer will save the world from impending doom? Find out as Benni rocks the stage and takes the audience on a top-class ABBA concert experience!

This crazy musical comedy is an absolute must-see for anyone looking for an evening full of laughter, music, and wild twists. So grab your Dancing Queens and join Benni for a night that will go down in the annals of bizarre entertainment!

Get your tickets before time runs out - because this ABBA adventure will make your platform shoes glow!

The Romantic era was a particularly brilliant period for portrait miniatures, reaching its peak and at the same time signaling the end of this special painting technique. Countless artists created portraits with great empathy and astonishing technical perfection. More people than ever collected small portraits of their loved ones to carry with them or to gather at home as a pictorial family album. 142 masterpieces from the renowned Tansey collection illuminate the heyday of an art that had to make way for photography during the 19th century.

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalog that, in addition to the annotated reproduction of all works, is distinguished by essays by various experts on aspects of miniature painting during this time. Hirmer Verlag, bilingual German/English, 432 pages, 208 color illustrations.

Tue - Sun 11am-5pm