Again and again, there have been countermodels to the prevailing canon and the crisis-ridden state of affairs in the history of art. Even today, artists call for breaking rigid thought patterns and expanding consciousness in order to create future visions that lie beyond the limitations of the present.
In the dream state, different realities interact with each other. Compared to what one allows in the conscious waking state, a freer form of perception and knowledge production takes place. There are time jumps, connections between different places – through the power of the subconscious and imagination, alternative realities and utopian future spaces emerge. Engaging with our dreams reveals our joys, fears, and hopes.
In the exhibition What is the dream that makes you dream? dreaming is examined as a path to deeper levels of consciousness. Amid multiple global crises and disturbing news that we receive every day, What is the dream that makes you dream? consciously focuses on optimistic counterpoints that suggest hope, resilience, and healing.

The exhibition  „Margot und die anderen – Forced Sterilization in National Socialism“ focuses on the cruel practice of forced sterilizations of people who did not fit into the racist, inhumane system of the Nazi regime, and writes a local history of Wiesbaden that has so far received little attention – the story of the so-called Rhineland children, who were sterilized on oral order in „Secret Reich Affair“, simply because they looked different, because they had the „wrong“ fathers, because they were not „German“ enough. The exhibition places particular emphasis on writing the individual stories of the Wiesbaden children while also illuminating the issue of forced sterilization in Nazi unjust legislation. Last but not least, the exhibition project raises the question of what it means to live here and now, and what responsibility we all bear for this „here“ and „now“.

12:00 to 17:00

Humans are the central theme in the artistic work of Richild Holt (*1941, Einöde near Villach, Austria). A combination of realistic accuracy in figurative representation and an expressive style characterizes the sensitive, honest (self-)portraits of the artist.

The faces and bodies are modeled in strong light-dark and color contrasts. The figures are set against a reduced and highly abstracted background. Emotional intensity, tense dynamics, and great intimacy characterize the portraits.

The painting process is accompanied by a close exchange between the portrayed and the artist, during which a likeness is created that captures the personality of the subject and translates it onto the canvas. Richild Holt describes these joint portrait sessions as "the most intense conversation one could imagine."

Her nudes are subtle portraits in which she achieves authenticity instead of idealized representation. In the tradition and aspiration of portrait painting since the High Renaissance, Richild Holt's works express appearance and personality. Viewers encounter an intense physicality and vulnerability. In its immediate presence, the body simultaneously represents a carrier and visible expression of experiences, emotions, and social connotations, of identity. Just like in the blue hour of the evening twilight with its melancholic atmosphere, the outer and inner aspects of the portrayed shine equally bright.

12:00 to 17:00

Again and again, there have been countermodels to the prevailing canon and the crisis-ridden state of affairs in the history of art. Even today, artists call for breaking rigid thought patterns and expanding consciousness in order to create future visions that lie beyond the limitations of the present.
In the dream state, different realities interact with each other. Compared to what one allows in the conscious waking state, a freer form of perception and knowledge production takes place. There are time jumps, connections between different places – through the power of the subconscious and imagination, alternative realities and utopian future spaces emerge. Engaging with our dreams reveals our joys, fears, and hopes.
In the exhibition What is the dream that makes you dream? dreaming is examined as a path to deeper levels of consciousness. Amid multiple global crises and disturbing news that we receive every day, What is the dream that makes you dream? consciously focuses on optimistic counterpoints that suggest hope, resilience, and healing.

In performative video works, some of them community productions with Tiago Mata Machado, the Brazilian artist Cinthia Marcelle isolates everyday, routine movements and work processes from their functional and production-oriented context. The mostly collaboratively participatory situations are transformed into poetic, metaphorical images that put established routines of social interaction and a performance-oriented logic of modern societies into question.

The exhibition Bodies in Motion – Form in the Making contextualizes the performative, mostly based on simple action instructions performance-based video works of Cinthia Marcelle for the first time with icons of the American post-minimalist dance and performance practice of the 1960s/70s such as Yvonne Rainer, Bruce Nauman, Suzanne Harris, and the performative-participatory approach of the minimalist sculptures of the German artist Charlotte Posenenske.

The exhibition is curated by Anna Roberta Goetz.

Admission from 6:30 pm

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In performative video works, some of them community productions with Tiago Mata Machado, the Brazilian artist Cinthia Marcelle isolates everyday, routine movements and work processes from their functional and production-oriented context. The mostly collaboratively participatory situations are transformed into poetic, metaphorical images that put established routines of social interaction and a performance-oriented logic of modern societies into question.

The exhibition Bodies in Motion – Form in the Making contextualizes the performative, mostly based on simple action instructions performance-based video works of Cinthia Marcelle for the first time with icons of the American post-minimalist dance and performance practice of the 1960s/70s such as Yvonne Rainer, Bruce Nauman, Suzanne Harris, and the performative-participatory approach of the minimalist sculptures of the German artist Charlotte Posenenske.

The exhibition is curated by Anna Roberta Goetz.

The symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune, and more!

Berlin / Los Angeles – “The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual experience for all ages, film enthusiasts, music lovers, and families. The music will be performed by the Hollywood Film Orchestra in an impressive show featuring light installations, laser projections, and selected film clips. Star soloists from the original Broadway production will present excerpts from “The Lion King,” Zimmer's most popular blockbuster.

No other composer has influenced the world of film in the last two decades as much as Oscar, Globe, and Emmy winner Hans Zimmer with his breathtaking compositions for films like “James Bond,” “The Lion King,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Gladiator,” “The Dark Knight,” “Man of Steel,” “Inception,” and “Interstellar.”

The celebrated German composer Hans Zimmer, who has written film music for over 200 films, won his second Oscar for “Dune” (2022), after receiving his first Academy Award for “The Lion King” (1994).

Hans Zimmer referred to Ennio Morricone as his idol and role model, from whose repertoire excerpts from “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and “Once Upon a Time in the West” will be heard. Zimmer followed Morricone's example of composing film music before – rather than after – filming, thus shaping the entire work. For instance, he changed the beginning of Ridley Scott's “Gladiator,” prompting the world-famous director to move into Hans Zimmer's studio.

Admission: 18:00

Exclusive tour of your group through Georg Büchner's birthplace, the permanent exhibition "From Goddelau to the World Stage," and around the grounds of Weidstrasse 9.

Group tours for schools are free of charge (maximum 35 people per tour).
Contact: Museum Director Peter Brunner
06158 1886596
p.brunner@buechnerfindetstatt.de

Exclusive tour of your group through Georg Büchner's birthplace, the permanent exhibition "From Goddelau to the World Stage," and around the grounds of Weidstrasse 9.

Group tours for schools are free of charge (maximum 35 people per tour).
Contact: Museum Director Peter Brunner
06158 1886596
p.brunner@buechnerfindetstatt.de

Janey Drößler and Zoe Adloff - both acting students at the Mainz Theater School - present this poetic, self-developed acting evening and perform their original production "Morgen Vielleicht" as part of the "PopUp Theater Days" 2025 at the free theater Junge Bühne Mainz

ABOUT THE PLAY:
Mo functions. Every day she tries to live up to the expectations she carries with her. But she carries so much more – and the longer she remains silent, the louder the things she tries to hide become.
Aline has stopped believing that the world is a safe place. What she still has are rules – structures meant to support her in surviving each day. But little by little, she realizes that these structures are no longer enough to dispel the thoughts that accompany her constantly.
Two young women whose world has fallen apart. They are trying to find themselves in the loud silence of their thoughts. In a world that continues to move forward relentlessly, even though everything should come to a standstill, they search for stability – and for a language for what can hardly be spoken.
A play about holding on and letting go. About loss and pain. And the quiet hope that it will become easier again. Perhaps.

Copyright: Jule Orth / Mainz Theater School

Admission: 7:30 PM

A musical comedy about appearance and reality.

With Carolin Ruthig, Yasmin Reichert, Nina Gerber, and Bernhard Westenberger.



Three nuns meet in the elevator of a high-rise building. As expected, the elevator gets stuck.

They talk. Who they are, where they come from, and what they wanted to be as children. Sister Alfonsa wanted to become a musical star, Sister Benedikt wanted to be a model, and Sister Allotria always just wanted to dance but now had to help in the kitchen at the bishop's birthday party on the top floor. And from there, she took a stash of cannabis.



Suddenly, the elevator moves, stops on the 10th floor, and the door opens.

They go out and hear noises that suggest someone is breaking down a door.

It is convenient that none of the nuns is what she pretends to be. How will it all end? – You will find out.



Sold out! No tickets available.

Ready for an art experience like you've never had before?

Mona Lisas Geheimnis – the interactive exhibition experience takes you on a journey through time, art, and creation. With the help of cutting-edge Virtual Reality, you will become part of Leonardo's studio, paint your own masterpiece, and wander through the world-famous painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch.

Face the questions of the most famous woman in art history – the Mona Lisa herself. The world's first speaking AI painting engages with you, comments on your creations, and invites you to reflect on creativity, identity, and creation.

This exhibition is more than a homage to two masterpieces of art history. It is an invitation to become creative yourself, discover secrets, and grapple with the question: Who is the true creator – the artists of the past, the AI of the future… or you yourself?

Date & Time: Choose your individual time slot when booking your ticket

Duration: Plan for approximately 75–90 minutes for your immersive experience (+15 minutes before your slot begins to ensure timely entry)

Payment: Online ticket purchase recommended. On-site only cashless (Paypal / Credit Card).

Location: THE SQUAIRE, Am Flughafen 18, 60549 Frankfurt am Main

Recommended Age: From 6 years old (younger children are recommended to be accompanied)

Accessibility: Main areas are barrier-free, elevators are available to access the venue.

Group Discounts: A group discount is available from 10 tickets. For school classes, a discount is available from 15 people. If interested, please email us at: gruppenbuchung@videoreality.de

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ at monalisasgeheimnis.de

Secure your tickets now and become part of the story yourself!

We ask you to arrive at the exhibition about 15 minutes before your booked slot.

All slots for this day are sold out.

Again and again, there have been countermodels to the prevailing canon and the crisis-ridden state of affairs in the history of art. Even today, artists call for breaking rigid thought patterns and expanding consciousness in order to create future visions that lie beyond the limitations of the present.
In the dream state, different realities interact with each other. Compared to what one allows in the conscious waking state, a freer form of perception and knowledge production takes place. There are time jumps, connections between different places – through the power of the subconscious and imagination, alternative realities and utopian future spaces emerge. Engaging with our dreams reveals our joys, fears, and hopes.
In the exhibition What is the dream that makes you dream? dreaming is examined as a path to deeper levels of consciousness. Amid multiple global crises and disturbing news that we receive every day, What is the dream that makes you dream? consciously focuses on optimistic counterpoints that suggest hope, resilience, and healing.

A musical comedy about appearance and reality.

With Carolin Ruthig, Yasmin Reichert, Nina Gerber, and Bernhard Westenberger.



Three nuns meet in the elevator of a high-rise building. As expected, the elevator gets stuck.

They talk. Who they are, where they come from, and what they wanted to be as children. Sister Alfonsa wanted to become a musical star, Sister Benedikt wanted to be a model, and Sister Allotria always just wanted to dance but now had to help in the kitchen at the bishop's birthday party on the top floor. And from there, she took a stash of cannabis.



Suddenly, the elevator moves, stops on the 10th floor, and the door opens.

They go out and hear noises that suggest someone is breaking down a door.

It is convenient that none of the nuns is what she pretends to be. How will it all end? – You will find out.



Sold out! No tickets available.

The exhibition  „Margot und die anderen – Forced Sterilization in National Socialism“ focuses on the cruel practice of forced sterilizations of people who did not fit into the racist, inhumane system of the Nazi regime, and writes a local history of Wiesbaden that has so far received little attention – the story of the so-called Rhineland children, who were sterilized on oral order in „Secret Reich Affair“, simply because they looked different, because they had the „wrong“ fathers, because they were not „German“ enough. The exhibition places particular emphasis on writing the individual stories of the Wiesbaden children while also illuminating the issue of forced sterilization in Nazi unjust legislation. Last but not least, the exhibition project raises the question of what it means to live here and now, and what responsibility we all bear for this „here“ and „now“.

12:00 to 17:00

Humans are the central theme in the artistic work of Richild Holt (*1941, Einöde near Villach, Austria). A combination of realistic accuracy in figurative representation and an expressive style characterizes the sensitive, honest (self-)portraits of the artist.

The faces and bodies are modeled in strong light-dark and color contrasts. The figures are set against a reduced and highly abstracted background. Emotional intensity, tense dynamics, and great intimacy characterize the portraits.

The painting process is accompanied by a close exchange between the portrayed and the artist, during which a likeness is created that captures the personality of the subject and translates it onto the canvas. Richild Holt describes these joint portrait sessions as "the most intense conversation one could imagine."

Her nudes are subtle portraits in which she achieves authenticity instead of idealized representation. In the tradition and aspiration of portrait painting since the High Renaissance, Richild Holt's works express appearance and personality. Viewers encounter an intense physicality and vulnerability. In its immediate presence, the body simultaneously represents a carrier and visible expression of experiences, emotions, and social connotations, of identity. Just like in the blue hour of the evening twilight with its melancholic atmosphere, the outer and inner aspects of the portrayed shine equally bright.

12:00 to 17:00