Living in Danger at the Historical Museum Bamberg: History, Remembrance, and Exhibition Experience

A moving artistic experience between remembrance, research, and courage

The Historical Museum Bamberg opens the traveling exhibition "Living in Danger. Queer People 1933-1945," a poignant chapter of German history. The presentation by the Federal Foundation Magnus Hirschfeld makes visible how queer people were marginalized, persecuted, and robbed of their life paths during National Socialism – and how they still maintained forms of self-assertion.

Documents, photographs, and quotes as historical exploration

The exhibition works with documents, photographs, graphics, and quotes, supplemented by previously unpublished materials. This creates not a dry chronicle, but a multifaceted examination of history: personal biographies, research results, and five thematic islands combine to form a dense narrative about repression, identity, and everyday life under the Nazi regime.

A space for cultural education and aesthetic experience

Those who visit this exhibition experience not only historical information but also a careful curation with high museum pedagogical relevance. The Historical Museum Bamberg sees itself as a place of cultural education where art, history, and society come together in conversation. Especially in the Old Courtyard, the exhibition develops a quiet, concentrated exhibiting atmosphere that invites reflection.

Bamberg as a place of remembrance

The location is deliberately chosen: The Historical Museum documents the culture and history of Bamberg in its collection, providing a fitting framework for an exhibition about exclusion, remembrance, and social responsibility. The traveling exhibition is part of a nationwide remembrance work that connects historical research with current relevance.

Visitor information for art and history enthusiasts

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, admission is free. During the week, the regular museum admission applies. Those who wish to engage with a focused, education-oriented exhibition will find an important place here for reflection, mediation, and a sustainable artistic experience.

Conclusion: This exhibition touches, educates, and remains in memory. "Living in Danger. Queer People 1933-1945" invites visitors not only to view history but also to understand it as an aesthetic and human experience in the museum. A visit is absolutely worthwhile.

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Sources:

• Historical Museum Bamberg - Information
• Museums of the City of Bamberg - Tours and Cultural Education
• Museums of the City of Bamberg - Accessibility
• Federal Foundation Magnus Hirschfeld - About the Foundation
• Federal Foundation Magnus Hirschfeld - Exhibition Living in Danger
• Bamberg Info - Event Entry
• History For All - Traveling Exhibition in Bamberg