Secret history of the Magdalenstift: Exhibition from June 24th!

Secret history of the Magdalenstift: Exhibition from June 24th!

In the Schloss- und Playcard Museum Altenburg, the special exhibition "Education and Emancipation- The Hidden History of Altenburger Magdalenstift" will soon be opened, which illuminates the exciting history of this educational center from 1705 to today's use as a social center. On June 24, 2025 at 3 p.m., the big event that leads the visitors: inside leads into the world of noble girls who once learned and lived here. The exhibition combines historical documents, photographs and everyday objects that vividly present the biographies of former abbey girls such as Anna von Bonin, Franziska zu Reventlow and Maria von Wedemeyer. abg-info.de reports that the role of the prows is also discussed as leaders.

The magdalenstift, originally designed as a widow's seat, developed into an educational institution for Protestant girls of noble origin. Up to the age of 17, the girls received an apprenticeship according to the reform pedagogical principles of August Hermann Francke. This offer was particularly important at a time when education for girls was often neglected. Abg-net.de adds that the exhibition also regional events such as the stationing of Prussian troops 1805 and the 20th year of the war of 20th Century taken into account.

diverse accompanying program

The exhibition offers a varied accompanying program with readings, film evenings and creative workshops. A special highlight is the reading with concert "Bridal letters from cell 92" on August 1, 2025, where Maria von Bismarck and the author Prof. Eberhard Görner will be on stage. A film evening with the classic "Girl in Uniform" (1958) also takes place on August 22nd, and a calligraphy evening on October 22nd invites you to learn writing with ink.

The public tours are also an important part and are offered every Thursday and Sunday. The first dates on July 10th and July 27, 2025 promise an exciting insight into the history of the magdalen stuck. digitales-deutsches-frauenarchiv.de describes that girls were often excluded from educational opportunities in the 19th century, which also underlines the relevance of this exhibition.

important details about the exhibition

The exhibition runs from June 24th to October 26th, 2025, and the opening times are from Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Entry costs 8 euros, reduced 6 euros. Special offers are provided for school classes from the 3rd to the 10th grade. Please note that the rooms are not barrier -free and the exhibition catalog is available in Jonas Verlag for 28 euros.

All events can be booked in advance. Interested parties should not miss these cultural delicacies - a visit that is not only informative, but also stimulates thought and offers a look at the past of education for girls. Now is the right time to prepare to rediscover the history of the magdalenstick!