An exhibition on the current state of democracy in Germany, featuring cartoons by Katharina Greve, Greser & Lenz, Hauck & Bauer, and satirical poems by Thomas Gsella. They are all among the leading figures in the German satirical scene. Their work appears regularly in publications such as Titanic, FAZ, and FASZ.

In a democracy under pressure, our society and its internal cohesion face major challenges. Satire can serve as a catalyst and a gateway to conversation, and can act as a relieving force in heated debates. It highlights the democratic nature of a society, particularly at points of social tension. Laughter helps—especially in times of crisis. 

A traveling exhibition by the Caricatura Museum Frankfurt in cooperation with the Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain as part of World Design Capital 2026.

In specially organized “Future Workshops,” elementary school students work with school social workers to develop ideas and projects that illustrate their vision of a child-friendly city.

Equipped with a backpack full of research gear—an instant camera and a workbook—they explore their neighborhood, identify places with potential for change, and develop new ideas for public spaces.

This gives rise to a variety of initiatives and projects at different locations that actively involve children in urban development. In this context, child participation is not just a right, but an opportunity to put democracy into practice. Taking children seriously strengthens a more just and sustainable society.

The goal of the project is to raise adults’ awareness of young people’s concerns and to develop long-term strategies for action that enable child-friendly urban planning.

The KulturCampus Wiesbaden is intended to bring together the existing cultural institutions in Wiesbaden’s Kulturpark under one roof while also creating space for new concepts, uses, and cultural perspectives. 

The goal is to secure the long-term existence, continuity, and growth of cultural institutions, enable new access to cultural programming, and promote participatory approaches by cultural organizations and supported creative spaces. Through lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and other event formats held directly on-site, the KulturCampus initiative aims to actively involve cultural practitioners, users, city policymakers, and citizens in the development and design of the project. In this way, the democratic planning and design process becomes visible, accessible, and directly experiential.

Wiesbaden has more and hotter thermal springs than any other UNESCO World Heritage city in Europe recognized for this feature. For around 25,000 years, they were the city’s source of energy and its elixir of life. Eighty years ago, most of these “hot spots” were sealed off—causing the 2 million liters of thermal water produced daily to virtually disappear from the city’s collective memory.  

SPOT HOT is an invitation to rediscover the hot springs—the very DNA of Wiesbaden—on an inspiring walk. Initially, 9 “hot.spots” in Wiesbaden’s Historic Pentagon—as a growing gallery of the elemental, gradually bringing Wiesbaden’s hidden treasure from a depth of 2,000 meters back to the surface and transforming it into hybrid water experiences.

Goals: To make Wiesbaden’s DNA visible again, create democratic, low-threshold, accessible entry points, bring people in the city to new places, promote knowledge, social interaction, and networking, and learn how water can once again be utilized as a (geothermal) resource, a healing elixir of life, and a source of sustainability

Venue: WerkRaum Wiesbaden, as well as a city tour with stops in the Historic Pentagonal Quarter / Current context in the cityscape on the topic of “Hot Springs”: Storefront display on the topic of thermal springs at Schwalbacher Str. 25/27

The pop-up exhibition "CONSUMPTION and ME – From Department Stores to Shopping Apps" explores the relationship between consumption and us—and our democracy—from the early days of department stores to current issues surrounding online shopping, sustainability, and social participation.

It is both a history museum and a future lab: thus, it not only looks back but also invites visitors to participate and reflect. Together, visions for the future of consumption are to be developed and discussed. 

Project partner: Janine Seitz, futurist.

June 2 through October 17, 2026: “Christian Dell” Station 

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1:00–4:00 p.m.: Open Studio

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 2–4 p.m.: What exactly is… Joana doing at the museum?

Joana Brauhardt, research assistant for the special exhibition “Christian Dell—From the Silver Jug to Goldgasse,” explains how an exhibition comes to life, from the initial idea to the opening.
Stop by and discover what goes on behind the scenes at a museum. We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 2–5 p.m.: Open Studio 

"Christian Dell: A Teacher in the Context of Weimar Modernism" Dr. Frank Werner, recipient of the 2025 ART Curator Award for the exhibition “Forms of Adaptation,” GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts, Leipzig

Christian Dell completed key parts of his training at the Hanau Academy of Fine Arts. Even today, silversmiths and metal artists are trained there. At WerkRaum Wiesbaden, the trainees offer insights into their exciting field of work.

“What Do Silversmiths Actually Do?
Deepening – Stretching – Flattening” Trainees from the silversmithing class at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Hanau demonstrate basic metal-forming techniques used in the creation of vessels. Come watch, ask questions—and try it out for yourself!

No registration required | Drop in anytime

“Repaircafé on Tour” is stopping at WerkRaum Wiesbaden! Let’s fix things together instead of throwing them away—just bring along your favorite broken items. In a relaxed atmosphere, volunteers will help you tinker, repair, and live sustainably.

The Life and Death of Duchess Pauline of Nassau (1810–1856)

Guided tour with Yvonne Kirchdorfer; meet at WerkRaum Wiesbaden

City history is the sum of all the stories that have taken place in the city’s various locations. As part of this month’s theme, “City History/Stories,” Alexander Pfeiffer reads stories from Wiesbaden that either actually happened or could have happened.

Pfeiffer’s latest novel, “Terrorballade,” which explores Wiesbaden’s legacy of the RAF, examines the city through the lens of contemporary history. The essay “Sinnieren im Kaffeetakt” offers a caffeine-fueled intellectual stroll through our city center. And even one or two poems from the collection “Leuchtfeuer” cannot hide the fact that they have their origins in the streets of Hesse’s state capital.     

Alexander Pfeiffer was born in Wiesbaden in 1971. He is a writer, host, director of writing workshops, and boxing coach.