When does the exhibition take place?

The date is November 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Historical Museum Bamberg in the Old Court at Cathedral Square 7.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission for adults is €8. Children and teenagers up to 18 years old have free admission.

What is the exhibition about?

The exhibition highlights Bamberg's bourgeoisie between Romanticism and the Founding Era with portraits, porcelain pictures, furniture, and crafts.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The museum provides information about accessibility and possible restrictions on its website in the visitor area.

Are there additional information or guided tours available?

Yes, the Historical Museum Bamberg offers current dates, tours, and cultural education programs on its website.

Bamberg's Citizen Culture Awakens in the Historical Museum to New, Quiet Splendor

Name: Exhibition "A New Era Begins | Bamberg's Bourgeoisie Between Romanticism and Founding Era"
Start: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Historisches Museum Bamberg

A glimpse into the bourgeois world of Bamberg between Romanticism and the Founding Era

At the Historical Museum Bamberg, the exhibition A New Era Begins | Bamberg's Bourgeoisie Between Romanticism and Founding Era unfolds a multifaceted art experience between portrait art, living culture, and urban history. The presentation leads into the epoch when the bourgeoisie shaped its self-understanding through education, representation, and collecting passion.

Portraits that make societal ambition visible

At the center are portraits of notable personalities from the Bamberg bourgeoisie. They tell about status, taste, and cultural aspirations, bringing to life the atmosphere of a time when the portrait was much more than a mere representation: It became a medium of social identity. The examination of the works provides a precise look at form, attitude, and staging.

Porcelain pictures and crafts as signs of education

Of supra-regional importance are the testimonies from the Schmidt Porcelain Painting Institute in Bamberg. The valuable porcelain pictures based on templates of masterful painting from the Renaissance to the 19th century combine art history and artisanal finesse. Furniture, musical instruments, vessels, tools, textiles, and jewelry from the Biedermeier period complement the ensemble into a rich panorama of bourgeois culture.

A space for citizen culture in the 20th century

Another exhibition area dedicates itself to the Bamberg family Deis and the museum foundation they established. Here, the perspective expands beyond the 19th century and shows how civic engagement, collecting, and cultural memory extend into the 20th century. For those interested in cultural history, an exhibition emerges that not only shows objects but also makes historical attitudes readable.

The Old Court as an impressive exhibition venue

The Historical Museum Bamberg in the Old Court at the Cathedral Square offers a special setting for this. The historic architecture, the calm spatial effect, and the proximity to urban history give the exhibition a unique exhibition atmosphere. Those who appreciate art, museum education, and cultural education will find a vivid connection of collection, city, and society here.

Conclusion: An exhibition for explorers of the bourgeois era

A New Era Begins opens a knowledgeable, atmospheric view of Bamberg's bourgeoisie between Romanticism and the Founding Era. The exhibition combines art historical depth with illustrative object culture and makes the development of a city society directly perceptible in the museum. A visit is definitely worthwhile for all those who want to experience Bamberg anew in the light of its art and cultural history.