Brandenburg's travel history: from arrival and lingering in the Frey-Haus!

Brandenburg's travel history: from arrival and lingering in the Frey-Haus!

On June 15, 2025, the city museum in the Frey-Haus opens its doors for a special event, which deals with the fascinating history of the journey from people to Brandenburg. At 5 p.m., Thomas Barz, the city's deputy and treasurer, will warmly welcome the guests. The exhibition "and away" is not only a treat for those interested in history, but also a real experience trip through the various means of transport that have been used over the centuries. From old country roads to water paths to the railroad and air connections - the variety is impressive.

The “Hall of Stories” is particularly striking, in which Brandenburgers can tell their own arrival stories. Here, visitors have the opportunity to mark their own ways on a world map and share their life stories. This initiative is intended to promote the exchange between the generations and shows how migration in Brandenburg is a lively part of identity.

The exhibition at an overview of

The exhibition "Brandenburg. Exhibition" takes place in parallel to the opening ceremony and is an exciting alternative that has no classic character. Instead of a fixed presentation, new perspectives are opened to the past by asking current questions. The stories, experiences and the life of the citizens are the focus of this presentation, which consists of 14 chapters. This emphasizes 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, Brandenburg has been an immigration country since the Middle Ages that has been strongly shaped by migration.

Over the centuries, migrants from various regions came, from Christian immigrants in the 12th century to the displaced and refugees after the Second World War. The exhibition not only illuminates the positive aspects of cultural diversity, but also addresses the challenges that the locals and immigrants faced each other. Fears of changes and the loss of jobs were and are often discussed points.

an interactive experience

What makes the exhibition special are the 228 original objects of 72 lenders who bring the stories and memories of Brandenburgers to life. Media stations with informative videos and historical documents, as well as ten thematic cards offer visitors the opportunity to deal more intensively with the matter. There is space for updates, discussions and also participation, which makes the format particularly appealing.

The information boards of the urban space exhibition can also be found at various striking places in the city, including at the main train station and on the Neustadt market. This immediately interlinks the story with urban life and encourages citizens to think about their own past and the experiences of their ancestors.

If you want to spend an entertaining evening with new perspectives, if you want to spend an entertaining evening with new perspectives, you should not miss these exhibitions. The doors are wide open for all interested parties in the Frey-Haus, Ritterstraße 96, 14770 Brandenburg.