Design Icons in Media History

2026-07-01 – 2026-12-31

Samizdat: Words of Freedom

2026-08-20 – 2027-01-24

20+1: Twenty and (One’s) Perspective on Artificial Intelligence

Family Ties

Public Tour: Samizdat: Words of Freedom in Czechoslovakia, 1939–1989

2026-09-13 @ 15:00

On these dates, a guide will lead you through the exhibition, explaining not only the exhibits’ themes but also sharing fascinating details about individual pieces and offering a behind-the-scenes look. Please check in at the reception desk 15 minutes before the tour begins.

After-Work Workshop

2026-09-16 @ 17:30

Do you constantly like and save DIY projects, but lack the time and materials to get started yourself? We’re here to change that! Every third Wednesday of the month, you can spend a few creative hours with us after work in a relaxed atmosphere. Try out different printing techniques, give bookbinding a shot, or make little gifts for your loved ones! We prepare new themes for each session. You’ll find the exact schedule one week in advance on Instagram and our website. Whether…

Hana Gründler: Aesthetics of Freedom

2026-09-17 @ 19:00

Hana Gründler is an art historian and philosopher. In her new book “Aesthetics of Freedom: Unofficial Art and Philosophy in Prague, 1948–1989,” she traces the history of Prague’s parallel culture—from the hopes for reform in the 1960s through Charter 77 to the Velvet Revolution. The book explores the role that art and philosophy played in the resistance against censorship and oppression, and what productive impulses have emerged from this for the present day…

Open children's workshop

2026-09-26 @ 15:30

The children’s workshop is supervised by members of the educational teams, who provide an introduction and offer assistance as needed. The workshop’s open-concept approach is designed to encourage self-exploration and experimentation—fostering curiosity and strengthening self-directed learning skills based on each child’s interests. Every Saturday from 2:30–3:30 p.m. | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | 4:30–5:30 p.m. for children ages 4 and up.

Guided Tour: Heusenstamm Collection Storage Facility

2026-10-02 @ 14:00

A look behind the scenes. Guided Tour of the Collection Storage Facility in Heusenstamm Not everything the museum holds in its archives and storage facilities is on display. During this tour of the storage facility, you’ll get to see treasures that are usually hidden from view and learn more about the workings of a museum. Date: Every first Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Location: Philipp-Reis-Straße 4–8, 63150 Heusenstamm Duration: approx. 90 minutes Cost: €14 for adults, €8 for children ages 6 and up, €10 reduced rate with valid ID.

Bleating Telephone Sheep - TribuT by Jean-Luc Cornec

2026-10-04 @ 14:30

The installation *TribuT* by Jean-Luc Cornec, created in 1989, is on display in the museum’s foyer. It consists of sheep formed from wire, telephones, telephone cords, and telephone receivers. Every first Sunday of the month, the sheep in this flock bleat in different tones generated by a random number generator. The transformation of the telephone into a sheep, the ringing tones, and the flock open up several possible interpretations.

Children's Workshop: Open Summer Workshop

2026-10-08 @ 13:30

During the Hessian school vacation periods, the Children’s Workshop has special afternoon hours and offers three time slots each day for children ages 4 and up and families. During the fall break, we are offering the following dates: Oct. 6, Oct. 7, Oct. 8, Oct. 13, Oct. 14, and Oct. 15. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 1:30–2:30 p.m., 2:30–3:30 p.m., 3:30–4:30 p.m. Tickets are available on-site up to 15 minutes before the start of each workshop (subject to availability)

Family Tour in Czech: Samizdat: Words of Freedom in Czechoslovakia, 1939–1989

2026-10-10 @ 11:30

On these dates, a guide will lead a tour of the exhibition in Czech, explaining not only the exhibition’s content but also providing fascinating insights into individual exhibits and offering a glimpse into the exhibition’s creation. The tour is organized in cooperation with the Czech School of the Rhine-Main. The tour is designed for families with children. A tour in Czech for adults takes place at 1:30 p.m. Please check in at the reception desk 15 minutes before the tour begins.

Guided Tour in Czech: Samizdat: Words of Freedom in Czechoslovakia, 1939–1989

2026-10-10 @ 13:30

On these dates, a guide will lead a tour of the exhibition in Czech, explaining not only the overall content but also sharing fascinating details about individual exhibits and offering a glimpse into the exhibition’s creation. The tour is organized in cooperation with the Czech School of the Rhine-Main. A family tour in Czech will take place at 11:30 a.m. Please check in at the reception desk 15 minutes before the tour begins.