A turbulent period of change began in Leipzig in 1990. After the end of the GDR, the city experienced a phase full of freedom and challenges. Techno parties, squats and new festivals shaped the cityscape, while culture became freer and urban politics more democratic. But in addition to new opportunities, many Leipzigers struggled with massive unemployment and at the same time the legacy of the GDR was hotly debated, from Stasi files to the Pauliner Church. Thousands protested against the loss of their jobs, while young companies and initiatives emerged. Leipzig was changing, many moved to the surrounding areas or to the West for a better life, while people from the West and abroad found a new home here.
A new exhibition at the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum / Haus Böttchergäßchen spans the period from the Peaceful Revolution to the end of the 1990s. With around 400 exhibits, including photos, posters and everyday objects, it tells the story of the upheaval of this decade. Particularly impressive is the scaffolding as the central exhibit, which symbolizes the unfinished nature of this period. From protest signs and the Distillery club counter to Henry Maske's boxing coat - the exhibits reflect the diverse changes in the city.
A special highlight of the exhibition is the "Freiraum", an open forum that invites visitors to engage in dialog. Here, visitors can share their own memories and opinions about the 90s and actively help shape the exhibition. The exhibition is accompanied by a varied program of talks, film series and other events that will run until the end of the year.
Time and place:
September 25, 2024 - September 7, 2025
Opening hours:
Tuesday-Sunday, public holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Leipzig City History Museum
House Böttchergäßchen
Böttchergäßchen 3
04109 Leipzig
Further information:
www.stadtmuseum-leipzig.de
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