When does the curators' tour take place?

The tour takes place on June 28, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Where is the event location?

At the Cultural and City History Museum Duisburg, Johannes-Corputius-Platz 1, 47051 Duisburg.

How much is the admission?

Participation is included in the museum admission. It costs 4.50 Euros for adults, 2 Euros for children and reduced tickets.

Is the event suitable for children?

The exhibition and tour are primarily aimed at culture-interested adults and teenagers; the museum admission for children is reduced.

Is there information on accessibility?

The museum is largely accessible. Only the last area of the city history exhibition is not yet accessible.

Do I need to register in advance?

Information will follow. For current notices, the museum's website is recommended.

Curators' Tour Showcases Duisburg's City History as a Living Exhibition Experience

Name: Make Space! | Curators' Tour
Start: 2026-06-28T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum

Curators' tour through the exhibition Make Space! at the Cultural and City History Museum

On June 28, 2026, a unique perspective on city history, spatial change, and memory will open at the Cultural and City History Museum Duisburg: With curator Annika Enßle, the special exhibition Make Space! comes to life, is vividly illustrated, and artistically contextualized. The tour combines historical research with a precise examination of works and spaces, highlighting how closely urban development, architecture, usage concepts, and cultural identity are intertwined.

City as a Stage of History

The curators' tour focuses on the city as a social and visual space. Those who wish to understand Duisburg not just as a place but as a developed narrative will experience an exhibition atmosphere where historical perspectives, planning ideas, and societal changes intertwine. Especially in a curated tour, the aesthetic experience between object, document, and spatial presentation unfolds.

Knowledge that Makes Spaces Visible

The Cultural and City History Museum is known for its Duisburg city history, the Mercator treasury, and the Köhler-Osbahr collection. This institutional strength also shapes special exhibitions like Make Space!: They are not merely accompanying formats but open up cultural-historical depth. Visitors gain insights into museum curation, narrative decisions, and how history is communicated in the museum.

An Artistic Experience between Document, Interpretation, and Atmosphere

Even though the emphasis is historical, an artistic experience in the broader sense arises: through the staging of spaces, the effects of images and objects, the tension between past and present, and the precise language of communication. Such tours are part of cultural education at its best, as they not only inform but also sharpen perception and deepen interest sustainably.

Who Particularly Benefits from the Visit

The curators' tour appeals to art and culture enthusiasts as well as people who are interested in urban development, exhibition practice, and museum education. Those who wish to experience the exhibition with professional background but told in a lively manner will find a concentrated approach to Duisburg's urban memory culture here.

Conclusion: Make Space! presents Duisburg as a city in transition and makes historical connections immediately tangible. The curators' tour with Annika Enßle promises an informative, inspiring, and atmospheric museum visit that permanently transforms the view of the city. A date for all who want to not only see history but understand it.