Cultural highlights in Gotha: exhibitions, guided tours and events!

Cultural highlights in Gotha: exhibitions, guided tours and events!

In Gotha in October everything revolves around art, history and exciting events. The Ducal Museum continues to open its doors to numerous interesting exhibitions. Particularly well-known are the collections, which range from Egyptian and Greco-Roman antiquities to Renaissance art and delicious samples of Chinese and Japanese works. As the Friedenstein Foundation Gotha reported, the exhibitions have been extended well into 2026, including "GOTHA GENIAL?! Flashes of inspiration and long-running favorites from 1250 years" until April 19, 2026 and "China's Gold and Gotha's Treasures" until January 11, 2026.

The heart of the Ducal Museum is the magnificent building in the neo-Renaissance style, which was built in the 19th century. The collection is managed by the Friedenstein Castle Foundation in Gotha, which was established in 2004. Martin Eberle has headed the foundation since 2007. The antiques and the works of masters such as Lucas Cranach the Elder and Caspar David Friedrich, which amaze visitors, deserve special attention. But the museum has even more to offer. Events and guided tours enliven the city's cultural offerings.

Various events in October

October is packed with activities. On October 9, 2025, a children's workshop with the exciting title "The Secret of the Mummy" is on the program, followed by the tour "Time Traveling Sewing Box" and the 112th castle talk "... a forest of family trees". In the evening, guests can relax at the “Go Clara Go” film evening. These special offers aim to make history particularly entertaining, because history doesn't have to be boring - this is particularly evident in the innovative concepts that many museums are now using to reach younger visitors, such as Tourism Germany highlights.

Things get particularly interesting on October 12th, when a cake competition for the “most beautiful Gotha wreath” takes place. Amateur bakers are in demand here! On October 14th, children can learn a lot from “Golden Stories” before continuing on October 15th with another exciting workshop for children: “The Greek World of the Gods”. The week ends on October 18th with the tour “The Miracle of Gotha” and the club cinema with the film “Walk the Line”.

The treasures of the Ducal Museum

The Ducal Museum itself contains a wealth of treasures. With an exhibition area of ​​3,000 square meters that houses both temporary and permanent exhibitions, it is not only a place for preservation, but also for the lively communication of history. The impressive collection includes ancient works of art from different eras. The museum has had a lot to offer visitors since its 2013 renovation, which cost almost €9 million, from its plush interiors to its captivating exhibits.

Another highlight of the month is the Friedenstein Festival, which is celebrated from October 23rd to 26th. With a historical stage program and attractive attractions, it appeals not only to history lovers and promises to be a festival for the whole family.

So if you are curious and want to discover Gotha's cultural treasure troves, you should not miss a visit to the Ducal Museum and the numerous events in October. There is a lot to experience in Gotha, and art and history fans will definitely get their money's worth here!