Experience art and history: big exhibitions in Thuringia!

Experience art and history: big exhibitions in Thuringia!

In the middle of the summer exhibition mood in Thuringia, there are some highlights that should not miss art and history. From now on you can experience exciting insights into different aspects of culture, including some fascinating exhibitions that deal with the history and heritage of the region.

A special focus is on the Schiller-Museum in Weimar , where the exhibition "Faust" from November 1, 2027 attracts visitors. With interactive stations, comics and video views, the exhibition addresses essential questions about identity, capitalism, love and nature. The opening times that are enough from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer months are also worth a visit. The admission prices are affordable, with 8 euros for adults and children under the age of 16 who can even look for free.

story in focus

The German Peasant War, a decisive chapter in German history, is currently being highlighted in Mühlhausen and Bad Frankenhausen. Under the title "Freheyt 1525-500 Years of Peasant War" invites the state exhibition from April 26 to October 29, 2025 to look at the time from a new perspective. With over 400 objects of 80 rentalers on 1,500 square meters, the Mühlhausen museums present valuable insights into the peasant uprising from 1524/25. The exhibits include impressive highlights such as the rune sword of Thomas Müntzer and original archaeological finds that illustrate the life of the rural population at the beginning of the 16th century.

The exhibition in the Panorama Museum Bad Frankenhausen offers an additional highlight with the monumental painting "Early bourgeois revolution in Germany" by Werner Tübke, which is an impressive 1,722 square meter. Visitors can look forward to a deep insight into the events and circumstances of the Peasant War, while the Cultural History Museum is the reception of this important uprising over the centuries

art and treasure culture

Furthermore, the exhibition "Chinas Gold and Gothas treasures" in the Ducal Museum in Gotha From June 22, 2025 January 2026 Steer gold treasures of the Ming dynasty. With an affordable entry of 8 euros, this exhibition also comes up with a wealth of historical objects.

Altenburg attracts Ursula Jobst with the exhibition "drawing board and needle pillow", which can be seen from July 18, 2025 to October 19, 2025. This exhibition offers exciting access to creative design and is free for admission. There is also the possibility to discover the "hidden world of Altenburg Magdalenstift", which can be visited from June 24th to October 26th and offers entry for 8 euros.

All of these events offer a unique opportunity to experience the multifaceted culture of Thuringia. If we are drawn into the world of art and history, then the exhibitions and museums in the region are the perfect place to immerse yourself in the past and explore the legacies of history.