Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

The permanent exhibition on the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque offers a detailed look into the life, work, and thoughts of the famous writer through numerous photographs, documents, and manuscripts. The exhibition is bilingual, presented in German and English throughout.

Divided into seven sections covering his youth in Osnabrück (1898–1921), the years in Hanover and Berlin (1922–1928), the discussion around All Quiet on the Western Front (1928–1930), his exile in Europe (1931–1939) and the USA (1939–1948), his political works in the 1950s, and the 1960s leading up to his death on September 25, 1970 in Locarno, the exhibition attempts to highlight the ruptures, contradictions, and controversies in Remarque's life while emphasizing their productivity for his work. It illustrates Remarque's numerous psychological conflicts, aiming to resolve the apparent contradiction between the "bon vivant" and the "militant pacifist," and provides insight into his acquaintances, friendships, and marriages. Numerous originals such as the death mask or Remarque's original desk complement the presentation.

Another focus of the exhibition is the worldwide, often highly controversial reception of Remarque's works, which have been translated into at least 60 languages and continue to attract a global audience of millions.

An information terminal allows visitors to delve deeper into specific questions about Remarque's life and work. Another terminal provides access to over 2,000 photographs spanning all stages of Remarque's life, his residences, contacts, and the film adaptations of his works.

The exhibition is open for free visits on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Guided tours for school classes and other interest groups can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. Tours can be scheduled with Mr. Martin Siemsen (siemsen.m@osnabrueck.de) by phone at 0541/323-2109 or fax at 0541/323-4355.

A shop on-site offers materials related to Remarque's life and work for sale.

The castle with a lot to offer: "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" from June 24, 2017 at the Cadolzburg - the new highlight of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

A powerful castle - the setting of the illustrious history of a ruling family that has achieved great success: this was and is the Cadolzburg. The rulers were the Hohenzollern family, who ruled over Franken and later Brandenburg, also gaining electoral dignity in the 15th century. Later on, they even became Prussian kings and German emperors.

The Cadolzburg derives its radiance not only from its role as the starting point of a significant career in the Holy Roman Empire - the impressive structure itself reflects this golden era of the Hohenzollerns. The new museum "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles will make this time - the late Middle Ages - exciting and informative for visitors through innovative communication concepts. While walking through the castle, visitors can learn not only about the architectural history, wars and peace, daily life, and governing tasks of the princely castle residents. There is much to discover here through interactive and sensory means:

Visitors can experience the castle through their sense of smell, there are tactile stations, sounds and dialogues, vivid models, and invitations to try things out. Exciting or challenging games, medieval Hohenzollerns in their own words, and the jester Contz who guides visitors through the castle bring the Middle Ages to life. Visitors can also expect to see several original medieval artifacts such as swords, maces, or a magnificent treasure chest. Other objects were specially crafted for the museum based on extensive research in historical techniques, such as the gilded armor of the famous General Albrecht Achilles, or textiles dyed according to original recipes. The Bavarian Administration of State Castles also made significant contributions to experimental historical research, like creating a breastplate from boiled leather, in line with the ambition of creating one of Germany's most important castle museums.

The cultural communication of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles also offers a diverse program of accompanying events, making this exciting history even more intriguing - for the young nobleman as well as the castle enthusiast.

Not only the Middle Ages but also the Cadolzburg itself now comes back to life. After the extensive damage of World War II, original medieval rooms and successful architectural creations of the 21st century can now be experienced. The modern buildings completed in 2017 bridge the medieval era with our present time.

You can expect very special experiences here - it truly is THE CASTLE WITH A LOT TO OFFER.

 

 

The Romantic era was a particularly brilliant period for portrait miniatures, reaching its peak and at the same time signaling the end of this special painting technique. Countless artists created portraits with great empathy and astonishing technical perfection. More people than ever collected small portraits of their loved ones to carry with them or to gather at home as a pictorial family album. 142 masterpieces from the renowned Tansey collection illuminate the heyday of an art that had to make way for photography during the 19th century.

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalog that, in addition to the annotated reproduction of all works, is distinguished by essays by various experts on aspects of miniature painting during this time. Hirmer Verlag, bilingual German/English, 432 pages, 208 color illustrations.

Tue - Sun 11am-5pm

Since its founding in 2007 in Berlin, the Notos Quartett has dedicated itself to the rediscovery of forgotten piano quartet works. Artistically influenced by members of the Mandelring and Guarneri Quartets, as well as through studies with Günter Pichler in Madrid, the ensemble performs internationally, including in the Wigmore Hall London and the Concertgebouw Amsterdam. Appearances at renowned festivals such as the Rheingau Music Festival and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival underscore its significance. With the “Notos Chamber Music Academy”, the four musicians are also committed to the musical future. For their work, the quartet has been awarded multiple times, including the ECHO Klassik in 2017.
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Doors open: 6:30 PM

Valleys & Mountains

Bugge Wesseltoft, Magnus Öström and Dan Berglund release their third studio album. More relaxed than ever, these veterans of Nordic jazz celebrate seven acoustic-electronic compositions. US guitarist John Scofield makes a guest appearance.

Mountains and valleys are not just the result of geological processes. They have always been symbols of good and bad times for people. Bugge Wesseltoft, Magnus Öström, and Dan Berglund have experienced some of these in the last 30 years – but recently the path has been primarily uphill. Since 2019, the Swedish-Norwegian band Rymden (translated as "space" or "outer space") has released two studio albums and a live record. The mix of acoustic and electronic sounds has been enthusiastically received by both audiences and press. "It’s great music and great fun," concluded the blog thejazzmann.com in its review of "Space Sailors."

"Valleys & Mountains" is the third work from the Scandinavians. It again celebrates the trio's love for virtuoso-played music in the style of the 1970s, for fusion jazz, prog rock, and even classical music.
There are surprising time shifts, deeply rumbling bass lines, and shimmering synthesizer soundscapes. One thing is clearly evident: Rymden has never sounded this relaxed. This band has found itself over the course of hundreds of concerts and knows exactly what it wants. The miniature "Milam Bardo" emerged from joint trio improvisations; the atmospheric "Song from the Valley" shows the trio from a previously unknown, ambient-influenced side.

Doors open one hour before the start

Kärbholz - Chapter 10: WILD EYES
With 6 x full houses, Kärbholz successfully presented their album "Chapter 11: Barricades" live in April 23, and now comes the new album "Chapter 10: Wild Eyes" as a direct follow-up!
We don’t want to argue about math at this point. However you twist it, the fact is: With Chapter 10: Wild Eyes and Chapter 11: Barricades, Kärbholz have two hot irons in the fire. Two albums that were created together and are now going on tour together.
Chapter 10: Wild Eyes can be described as the naughty brother. What these two siblings will do live? We can only guess.

Doors open at 19:00.

Here he is again. The Ringlstetter. After several years of touring with his band, in a duo with Stephan Zinner or in a trio with Schmidbauer/Kälberer. Now it’s again: Him all alone on stage. Let’s go! Well, maybe a buddy will drop by. And play a few songs with him. Anything can happen. But the evening belongs to him and his audience again. And what they make of it together. Stories will surely be told, or even read, songs will be played, classics and a few new ones. And there will be improvisation. For sure. It can get funny and loud, but it can also be very quiet and touching, it has to be self-ironic, and always with the goal: TOGETHER. Although a SOLO evening…..? Yes, yes, that works….because it’s important! You know! The world and all that -…. way too much against each other! We can’t use that….

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Tour to the evening arrival of cranes at their roosting sites.

Every year, thousands of cranes gather in the Müritzregion to continue their journey to their winter quarters. Loud trumpeting fills the air, and in the evening, the "birds of happiness" move in large and small flocks to their roosting places.

On this tour, approximately 4 km will be covered.
Individual arrival at the National Park Information Federow. Please wear suitable clothing.
Dogs are not allowed on the tour. Limited photography opportunities.

Please wear suitable clothing, dogs are not allowed, only limited photography opportunities.

TWO AROUND THE WORLD -
IN 80 DAYS WITHOUT MONEY
LIVE PHOTO & FILM SHOW BY AND WITH PAUL AND HANSEN HOEPNER

In "Zwei um die Welt," Paul and Hansen Hoepner report on a world tour of a special kind. Like Phileas Fogg from Jules Verne's book "In 80 Days Around the World," they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in the same timeframe. Unlike Fogg, who had over £20,000 for his endeavor, they left their home in Berlin without a single cent in their pockets. Their incredible journey takes them through 18 countries, from Europe across the American continent through the Far East and Asia, and finally back home. Why the time pressure? Why without money? A journey without money cannot be done alone; it can only be achieved with the help of strangers they encounter daily. Inevitably, one is confronted with their own prejudices, but under time pressure, there is no luxury to give in to them; on the contrary, every little opportunity is seized. This leads to special encounters and an openness that one would probably never experience under different conditions - and brings together people who would otherwise never meet.

The journey shows, in almost miraculous ways, how helpful people are worldwide, regardless of wealth or poverty. It reveals how close one can get to people, especially when money doesn’t matter. A beautiful contrast in times of populism, xenophobia, and prejudice. But how do they manage this? Along with great instinctual trust and perseverance, Paul and Hansen need the courage to often take very unusual measures: Hitchhiking on an airplane across the Atlantic? Working for Hells Angel rocker Pete? Selling jokes on the street? Upcycling bicycle carcasses? Selling jewelry on the streets of New Delhi? This is just a small selection of the actions they undertake, sometimes successfully, sometimes in vain. With many disagreements, highlights, and also failures - sometimes very close to failing - they strive to reach their goal. Fast-paced and turbulent – a typical Hoepner adventure!

“You can book the craziest world trips for millions of euros, but a trip like the one Paul and Hansen Hoepner undertook is priceless.” (Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung)

PAUL HOEPNER, born on April 6, 1982, in Singen am Hohentwiel, spent a year in Australia after finishing his A-levels, then studied media design in Cologne and worked in Berlin as a web and app designer. In 2014, he completed the "Human Factors" program at TU Berlin.
HANSEN HOEPNER, born five minutes before his brother Paul, studied product design, goldsmithing, and photography at the Academy of Fine Arts Maastricht. Since 2014, he has been working on the creative project "KAOS" (www.kaosberlin.de) and has become self-employed there with a workshop for goldsmithing and product design.

Despite identical DNA, the twin brothers are fundamentally different, but their shared adventures bond them in an unusual way. In addition to their adventures, Paul and Hansen are currently strengthening the team at Business by Nature as developers and inventors. In this context, they are co-founders of the innovation lab littlebigInnovation, where they develop sustainable future products in participatory collaboration with children and teenagers. They live on a former farm in the south of Munich.

Be quick: Today, on 28.11.2025, the Spessart Therme is offering 500 day tickets for the thermal salt bath at the Black Friday promotional price of a 2.5-hour ticket! The Black Friday day ticket Bad (adults) for only €12.35 also includes the weekend surcharge, which corresponds to a saving of at least 25%, and on weekends even over €6.00.

The Black Friday promotional ticket 2025 is valid for one year (until 27.11.2026). Exchanges and cash payments, as well as the combination with other discounts, are excluded. The use of the 4-star sauna can be added on site at the entrance for an additional fee of €7.50.

Tickets are available from 28.11.25 at 11 AM.

Celebrate 30 years of Scala & Kolacny Brothers with "Scala 30”

Immerse yourself in fascinating reinterpretations of pop and rock songs, masterfully presented by the world-famous girls' choir under the direction of the Kolacny brothers.

With pure voices, beautiful piano accompaniment, and subtle visual and choreographic elements, Scala 30 takes you on an unforgettable musical experience.

Do not miss this special anniversary tour and enjoy an evening full of music that will deeply move you and surprise you again and again.


(Jo) Celebrate 30 years of Scala & Kolacny Brothers with "Scala 30"

Join us for a spectacular celebration of 30 years of musical excellence with Scala 30 – an unforgettable evening with the world-famous girls' choir, under the masterful direction of the Kolacny brothers.

Let yourself be enchanted by breathtaking, unique reinterpretations of legendary pop and rock anthems, brought to life by pure, harmonious voices, captivating piano accompaniments, and exquisite visual as well as choreographic elements. Every note is carefully composed to surprise, move, and inspire you.

Scala 30 is a unique anniversary tour that promises an evening full of music, emotions, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary celebration!

Step into the mysterious world of “I will find you”, where illusion and reality become one. Let yourself be enchanted by thrilling magic and the fascinating story about love and trust. Be there now!

Allow yourself to be taken into a deep, hidden world full of secrets, where the fascinating story of love and trust is brought to life through the power of magic. Against an impressive backdrop from another time, “I will find you” tells of the lonely painter who is on the trail of magical forces and yearns for depth in his unchanging life.

Believing there is more between heaven and earth than the human eye can grasp, he is in constant search of fulfilling his longings and wishes. He is only faintly aware that an angel accompanies him, but he increasingly perceives this invisible presence until he can no longer distinguish between dream and reality, vision and truth, his world and the other world.

The power of pure love ultimately redeems him through the appearance of the angel, who seems to fulfill all the painter's desires and teaches him the most important experience of life. However, his love and trust are put to a tough test…

Exciting and touching at the same time, illusion and reality merge into an unforgettable experience! 

Tito is back! The Americana and Desert Rock legend par excellence is embarking on a highly anticipated Best-of European tour in 2026. A Best-Of featuring the classic Tarantula songs, the legendary film songs, and some musical surprises. In conjunction, Tito & Tarantula will release a compilation of previously unreleased and rare recordings, "BEST OF THE UNHEARD," in 2026. Some of these songs will surely make their way to the stage as well.

»Sometimes I think that heaven is made up of uninterrupted, never tiring reading.«
(Virginia Woolf)

Due to high demand, we will offer the popular 5+1 subscription again starting on August 1, 2024.
Pay the price for 5 events and attend 6 (80 Euro instead of 96 Euro for 6 events).*

With the promotional code included in the 5+1 subscription, you can then book 6 events of your choice (except for sold-out events, of course). / The code can be redeemed for a maximum of 6 selected events (also in multiple stages). / PLEASE NOTE that you can only use the code once per event, as the subscription is valid for one person only. / A service fee of 2 Euro applies for each online booking with the promotional code via Reservix.

*this currently applies only to events with an admission price of 16 Euro (standard price) and 10 Euro (discounts are available upon proof for students, refugees, people with disabilities & Munich Pass holders).

Through physical exercises, breathing exercises, and meditation, the balance between body and mind is gently sought.

Please come in comfortable sports clothing and bring a towel. Mats will be provided.

Meeting point: Tourist Information at the Kurhaus