When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is on view from October 23 to November 5, 2026, at the GeraArcaden.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition is held on the first floor of the GeraArcaden, Heinrichstraße 30 in 07545 Gera.

What time does the exhibition start each day?

The published event dates indicate a daily start at 10 AM.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition addresses the Weimar Republic, inflation and unemployment, the rise of the NSDAP, the years of the Third Reich, and the resistance of the White Rose.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

The GeraArcaden are indicated as accessible.

What is the cost of admission?

No admission price was stated in the available event details.

Dream of a Different Germany

Name: Exhibition "Dream of a Different Germany"
Start: 2026-10-23T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-05T18:00:00+01:00
Location: GeraArcaden

A Dream of Freedom and Humanity in Gera

The exhibition Dream of a Different Germany focuses on the historical prerequisites, forms, and voices of resistance against National Socialism at the GeraArcaden. As a loan from the Peace Library of the Anti-War Museum of the Evangelical Church Berlin-Brandenburg, it connects historical documents, photographs, and texts into a compelling exhibition about responsibility, civil courage, and the hope for a democratic society.

History as an Aesthetic Experience

The exhibition leads from the Weimar Republic with inflation, unemployment, and political tensions through the rise of the NSDAP to the years of the Third Reich. The presentation makes visible how societal crises, political radicalization, and the loss of democratic freedoms intertwine. Photographic materials and explanatory texts create a concentrated exhibition atmosphere where historical contexts become immediately tangible.

At the Center: the White Rose

Particular attention is paid to the student resistance group White Rose. The exhibition portrays Hans and Sophie Scholl, Alexander Schmorell, Willi Graf, and Christoph Probst, and remembers their determined commitment against the Nazi regime. Their leaflets and their political-ethical thinking stand for the courage to maintain one's voice under dictatorial conditions.

Cultural Education and Artwork Reflection

Even without classic painting or sculpture, the exhibition develops a strong visual impact. Writing, photography, historical image sources, and documentary staging become a multi-layered exhibition object. The reflection on the artwork focuses on the connection of image, language, and memory: What do documents show, what perspectives do they open, and what questions remain relevant for the present?

A Place for Reflection

The exhibition invites a calm, focused engagement with German history. The artistic experience arises here as an aesthetic experience of remembrance: Exhibition design, historical materials, and biographical testimonies make the resistance tangible not as an abstract concept but as decisions made by individuals. For school classes, families, and historically interested visitors, the presentation offers numerous connections for discussions about democracy, human rights, and civil courage.

Conclusion: Seeing History, Understanding Responsibility

Dream of a Different Germany connects historical information with personal closeness and social relevance. Visitors can expect a compelling exhibition about the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, and the resistance of the White Rose. Those who wish to combine memory culture, political education, and a sustainable aesthetic experience should visit this exhibition in Gera live.