Thuringian Museums

Central Exhibition of Klassik Stiftung Weimar in the 'Faust' theme year 

When Johann Wolfgang von Goethe came to Weimar in 1775, he already had parts of ‘Faust’ in his pocket. The work occupied him for the rest of his life. In it, he processed the knowledge and questions of his time and wrote poetry at the height of his literary ability. But how relevant is ‘Faust’ for us today? In the 2025 theme year, Weimar will become a Faust workshop. Is ‘Faust’ relevant for us today? The central exhibition of the 2025 theme year explores this question at the Schiller Museum.
01 May 2025 - 01 November 2027
www.klassik-stiftung.de

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Schloss Friedenstein und Herzogliches Museum Gotha ©Marcus Glahn

Rembrandt 1632. The Creaation of a Brand 

In 1632, Rembrandt not only shaped his art, but also his brand and his reputation as a world-class painter. The exhibition 'Rembrandt 1632: Master. Brand. Myth' illuminates this turning point in his career. Visitors embark on a journey through Rembrandt's creative period, which was characterised by constant change and innovation. The exhibition will show pictures that document the different artistic and economic approaches that characterised Rembrandt's workshop. The highlight of the exhibition will be an interactive laboratory area that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of art research. After the start in in Wilhelmshöhe Palace in Kassel (June to August 2026) the show opens in the Gotha Ducal Museum in September 2026. Visitors will experience fascinating insights into Rembrandt's workshop practice and the emergence of the ‘Rembrandt brand’. The exhibition is a must-see not only for art connoisseurs, but also for interested amateurs and offers new research findings from the Städel Cooperation Project.
A cooperation project of Hesse Kassel Heritage and Friedenstein Foundation Gotha 
In Gotha: 6 September - 6 December 2026, Ducal Museum 
Curators: Justus Lange and Timo Trümper 
website Friedenstein Stiftung Gotha

Gerhard Marcks. early woodcuts by the Bauhaus master

Special exhibition at the Bauhaus Museum Weimar
20 August- 9 Novenber  2026

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Bauhaus Museum Weimar ©Dominik Saure, TTG

Opening of the ground floor in the east wing of Weimar City Palace

A century-long project of structural renovation and design celebrate its first important milestone.
02 - 04 October 2026 
www.klassik-stiftung.de/en/your-visit/theme-years/open-2026