Design icons of media history

2026-07-01 – 2026-12-31

Samizdat: Words of freedom

2026-08-20 – 2027-01-24

Family Ties. How to Family

2026-10-22 – 2028-02-27

20+1: Twenty and (d)one perspective on artificial intelligence

Kids' Preview: "Family Ties"

2026-10-21 @ 15:30

Kids’ Preview: “Familienbande” Before the official opening of our new exhibition “Familienbande. How to Family” this evening, we’re opening our doors exclusively to our young guests. With a stamp card, scavenger hunt tasks, and fun challenges, they’ll set off on a journey of discovery through the exhibition. For every task they complete, they’ll receive a “Family Ties” stamp. There’s also a creative activity in the children’s workshop and a photo booth—and to top it off, a little surprise in the museum café. For children ages 5 to…

Digital Family Talk: Hate and Violence on TikTok

2026-10-22 @ 19:00

Digital family talk-How do children & young people get information?

2026-10-27 @ 19:00

Digital Family Talk: How do children and young people keep themselves informed? The media education event series "Digitaler Familientalk" aims to help parents gain an overview of their children's media use, recognize risks online at an early stage and competently support their children in dealing with digital media. Topics and content on October 27 According to recent studies, young people are increasingly using chatbots and social media to obtain information. The evening...

Václav Havel: I have hidden it somewhere

2026-10-28 @ 19:00

The event is dedicated to Václav Havel and his book "I hid it somewhere" ( Někam jsem to ukryl ), which is being published in German for the first time. The notes collected in the book were written in 1977, immediately after the publication of the Charter 77 petition against the human rights violations of the communist regime. Václav Havel was a playwright, essayist and one of the defining personalities of the Czechoslovak dissident movement before he was forced to resign after the Velvet...

Theme evening: When language is lacking - how can school still succeed?

2026-10-30 @ 19:30

When language is lacking - how can school still succeed? Museum tour + themed evening Language barriers have long been part of everyday life for many schools - and present teachers, pupils and families with new challenges. We don't just want to talk about the problem, we want to look for solutions together: What can schools do to ensure that communication, education and participation still succeed? Four speakers will lead through the evening, and there will also be a poetry slam by the author and...

Open children's workshop

2026-10-31 @ 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.

Family generation brunch

2026-11-01 @ 11:00

Family generation brunch in the museum café At our family generation brunch, we invite young and old to enjoy a meal together, share memories and perhaps even create new family traditions. Familiar classics from grandma's kitchen are served on the buffet table, complemented by modern favorites from the younger generations. Grandma's home-made plum jam, fragrant yeast plait with butter and honey, fresh farmhouse bread and rolls, cheese boards,...

Bleating Telephone Sheep - TribuT by Jean-Luc Cornec

2026-11-01 @ 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.

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

2026-11-01 @ 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.

Digital family talk: What's behind my child's feed?

2026-11-03 @ 19:00

Digital Family Talk: Understanding social media & algorithms The media education event series "Digital Family Talk" aims to help parents gain an overview of their children's media use, recognize online risks at an early stage and competently support their children in dealing with digital media. Topics and content on November 3 More than half of 12 to 19-year-olds are active on TikTok and Instagram every day. The evening explains how algorithms...

Guided tour: Collection depot Heusenstamm

2026-11-06 @ 14:00

A look behind the scenes. Guided tour of the collection depot in Heusenstamm Not everything that the museum has in its archives and depots is actually on display. During the guided tour of the depot, you will get to see otherwise hidden treasures and learn more about the work of a museum. Date: Every 1st Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Location: Philipp-Reis-Straße 4-8, 63150 Heusenstamm Duration: approx. 90 minutes Cost: €14 for adults, €8 for children aged 6 and over, €10 reduced with proof.

Public guided tour: Family ties

2026-11-08 @ 16:00

On these dates, a person will guide you through the exhibition "Familienbande. How to Family" and provides exciting information about individual exhibits in addition to the content. Please register at reception 15 minutes before the start. Cost: 4 € plus museum admission Illustration: von Zubinski

Digital family talk war, crises and confidence?

2026-11-10 @ 19:00

Digital Family Talk: War, crises and confidence? The media education event series "Digitaler Familientalk" aims to support parents in gaining an overview of their children's media use, recognizing risks online at an early stage and providing their children with competent support in dealing with digital media. Topics and content on November 10 Children and young people encounter wars and crises unfiltered in their feeds every day - this shapes their world view and future prospects. The...