When does the reading with Clara Gold take place?

The event takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Where does Fairy Tales from Around the World and Duisburg Myths and Legends take place?

The meeting point is the museum foyer of the special exhibition History(ies) from the Duisburg Forest at the Culture and City Historical Museum, Johannes-Corputius-Platz 1, 47051 Duisburg.

What does participation cost?

Participation is included in the museum entry fee. Adults pay 4.50 euros, children and discounts 2.00 euros.

What age group is the event suitable for?

The reading and crafting activity are aimed at everyone from 0 to 99 years. Children under six years require a companion.

What can visitors expect after the reading?

After the reading, participants will craft their own fairy tale book in the Mercator Workshop, which they can take home.

Is registration required?

Registration at ksm-service@stadt-duisburg.de or by phone at 0203 283 2640 is recommended as places are limited.

Fairy Tales Between Forest and World: Clara Gold Opens Doors to Imagination at the Duisburg Museum

Name: Fairy Tales from Around the World and Duisburg Myths and Legends
Start: 2026-10-17T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T13:00:00+02:00
Location: Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum

When the Duisburg Forest Tells Stories

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Culture and City Historical Museum Duisburg will transform into a narrative resonance space for fairy tales, myths, and legends. Clara Gold invites little and big literature lovers to a reading and connects the mysterious world of storytelling with a creative crafting activity.

Between Holy Springs and Legendary Figures

The focus is on stories from around the world and from Duisburg. The reading leads into the new special exhibition History(ies) from the Duisburg Forest, in which the centuries-old relationship between humans and forests becomes visible. Foxes, dwarfs, and other legendary figures open a gateway to oral tradition, regional memory culture, and universal motifs of fairy tales.

Literary Experience for the Whole Family

The voice, the rhythm, and the linguistic imagery of a reading turn known narrative patterns into an immediate literary experience. Fairy tales are among the oldest forms of cultural transmission: They bundle fears, hopes, and life wisdom in clear images and create discussion spaces between generations.

From Listening to Your Own Fairy Tale Book

After the reading, participants will go to the Mercator Workshop. There, visitors will create their own fairy tale book, which they can take home afterward. The combination of literary mediation, museum education, and creative work makes the event a special kind of author encounter: Stories are not just heard but rewritten by participants themselves.

A Morning at the City Museum

The meeting point is in the museum foyer of the special exhibition. The Culture and City Historical Museum at Duisburg's inner harbor offers the perfect setting for an event that connects regional history, international storytelling traditions, and cultural education. Participation is aimed at people from 0 to 99 years; children under six years require a companion.

Conclusion: Experience Stories Together Live

This reading connects the art of language, imagination, and personal creativity. Those who love fairy tales, want to discover Duisburg myths, or provide children with a sustainable access to literature will experience an atmospheric morning full of mysterious images and creative impulses at the city museum. Registration is recommended as places are limited.