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Brandenburg's travel story: About arriving and staying in the Frey House!
On June 15, 2025, the Brandenburg City Museum will open an exhibition about arrival and migration, supplemented by personal stories.
Brandenburg's travel story: About arriving and staying in the Frey House!
On June 15, 2025, the city museum in the Frey House will open its doors for a special event that deals with the fascinating history of how people traveled to Brandenburg. At 5 p.m., Thomas Barz, the city councilor and treasurer, will warmly welcome the guests. The “There and There” exhibition is not only a treat for history buffs, but also a real adventure trip through the various means of transport that have been used over the centuries. From old country roads to waterways to railways and air connections - the diversity is impressive.
Particularly striking is the “Hall of Stories”, where Brandenburgers can tell their own arrival stories. Here visitors have the opportunity to mark their own paths on a world map and share their life stories. This initiative is intended to promote exchange between generations and shows how migration is a living part of identity in Brandenburg.
The exhibition at a glance
The exhibition “Brandenburg.Ausstellung” takes place parallel to the opening ceremony and is an exciting alternative that has no classic character. Instead of a fixed presentation, new perspectives on the past are opened up by asking current questions. The stories, experiences and lives of citizens are the focus of this presentation, which consists of 14 chapters. This highlights Brandenburg's identity as a melting pot of cultures.
A highlight of the “Brandenburg.Exhibition” is the panorama at the beginning, which shows introductory videos on the political history of Brandenburg and the history of migration. These aspects are particularly important because, as the Heimatkunde Brandenburg explains, Brandenburg has been a country of immigration since the Middle Ages, which has been heavily influenced by migration.
Over the centuries, migrants have come from various regions, from Christian immigrants in the 12th century to the displaced and refugees after the Second World War. The exhibition not only highlights the positive aspects of cultural diversity, but also addresses the challenges that locals and immigrants faced. Fears of change and the loss of jobs were and are often discussed points.
An interactive experience
What makes the exhibition special are the 228 original objects from 72 lenders, which bring the stories and memories of Brandenburgers to life. Media stations with informative videos and historical documents, as well as ten thematic maps, offer visitors the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject matter. There is room for updates, discussions and participation, which makes the format particularly appealing.
The information boards from the urban space exhibition can also be found at various prominent locations in the city, including at the main train station and the Neustädtischer Markt. This links history directly to urban life and encourages citizens to reflect on their own past and the experiences of their ancestors.
Anyone who is interested in the history of Brandenburg or simply wants to spend an entertaining evening with new perspectives should not miss these exhibitions. The doors are wide open for anyone interested in the Frey House, Ritterstraße 96, 14770 Brandenburg.