“Christian Dell – A Talented Silversmith Who Loves to Experiment” | Lecture by Dr. Christianne Weber-Stöber, former director of the Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus in Hanau. The exhibition is open
today at the sam until 6 p.m.

Literary and Lyrical Encounters with Andreas Lukas

In a literary and lyrical medley drawn from the works of Wiesbaden-based author Andreas Lukas, observations, encounters, stories, and narratives come to life, all resonating with a sense of togetherness. He offers insights into everyday experiences, such as “Whenever I … in the morning” from the novel *Welten-Gewitter* or “Window by the Sea …” from *Unser blauer Diamant*. Our everyday habits and longings are reflected here.

In addition to the readings, the author enriches the program with his new genre: setting texts to music as “Posie-Songs.”
Donations are welcome.

Le CoffeeRide – A bike rally, two cities, four checkpoints, excellent coffee.
A touch of Alleycat as part of the BikeToWork Challenge.

It’s really simple and, above all, a lot of fun: hop on your bike, cross the Rhine, collect four stamps, and wrap up the day together at WerkRaum Wiesbaden starting at 5:00 p.m. The meeting point is the Alte Sportarena, Langgasse 5–9.

Which route will you take, which Rhine bridge will you choose? It doesn’t matter at all. It also doesn’t matter what kind of bike you ride: touring, trekking, city, or folding bike; mountain bike, fixie, single-speed, road bike, cyclocross, or gravel bike—whether it’s your own or a rental. The main thing is that you collect four stamps along the way, have fun riding from city to city, and enjoy a coffee stop or two.

We’ll announce the four checkpoints shortly: two are in Mainz, and two are in Wiesbaden. And the best part: really good coffee is waiting for you at every stop.

Don’t worry—this isn’t a race. Take your time, enjoy the route, and savor the stops. You can collect stamps between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You’re free to choose your starting point and the order of the checkpoints. If you’d like to enter the raffle, bring your card with four collected stamps to the finish line at WerkRaum by 5:00 p.m. There, you can hand in your stamp card and enter the small raffle. There are some great prizes to be won—especially culinary ones.

The CoffeeRide takes place rain or shine. Because, as you know: There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.

Exhibition Opening: Everyday Architecture—Wiesbaden’s Street Spaces Between Traffic, Daily Life, and Shifting Perspectives, in collaboration
with RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, featuring photographs by Berlin-based architectural photographer Maximilian Meisse.

What exactly does… Joana, a research project assistant, do at the museum?
Searching for clues like a detective—finding and locating exhibition objects

Meeting of the Design and Historic Preservation Advisory Board (public portion) 

City Talk: Mobility (Wiesbaden State Theater)

Helge Schmidt and his team, who are developing the research project “Who Owns the City?” and exploring discourses on urban policy, will be guests at WerkRaum. An installation related to the play will be on display at WerkRaum in August and September. In line with WerkRaum’s thematic focus for September, there will be a casual “City Talk” on the topic of “Mobility in Wiesbaden.” Andreas Kowol, the city’s transportation commissioner, will also be a guest. Anyone interested in joining the discussion is cordially invited.

Open Studio: DRAWING SETS YOU IN MOTION | with Anne-Louiese Hoffmann

We’ll be creating life-size coloring books with anyone who’s interested. Experiment with different body movements, painting together with pens and paint, using both hands at the same time. Look out of the corners of your eyes. Let your pens dance!

Afterward, feel free to relax with the outline drawings. You can fill in everything between the lines with color and your current feelings, letting yourself unwind in the process.

You’re invited to share and rediscover the joy of drawing and painting as a interplay of movement and stillness.

JUST Art and Craft Activity Based on “Herr Bello and the Blue Miracle”

“What difference can design really make?” 

Panel discussion with Dr. Dirk Becker and Prof. Dr. Thilo Schwer—in cooperation with the WAZ (Wiesbaden Architecture Center)

What can “design”—and in this case, specifically “urban design”—really accomplish? 

This exciting topic will be discussed, moderated by the Wiesbaden Architecture Center (WAZ), by: a student from the Department of Interior Design and a design professor from the Academy of Fashion and Design (Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Wiesbaden), a renowned Wiesbaden-based communication designer (Cicero Agency), a member of the YRD. Works artist collective from Offenbach, and an experienced architect and urban planner specializing in architectural communication—with the term “design” itself set to be critically examined. 

With the audience’s participation, we want to explore questions such as: “What might the city of the future look like?” and “What answers can design provide on the topic of sustainability?” Just come, listen, and join the discussion

What exactly does… an archaeologist do at a museum?

Stop by during your lunch break: Archaeologist Philipp Schug invites you to watch him at work. He’ll provide fascinating insights into the sam’s current archaeological projects, show you what research is underway, and answer your questions about archaeology, excavations, and museum work.

Open Studio: DRAWING SETS YOU IN MOTION | with Anne-Louiese Hoffmann

We’ll be creating life-size coloring books with anyone who’s interested. Experiment with different body movements, painting together with pens and paint, using both hands at the same time. Look out of the corners of your eyes. Let your pens dance!

Afterward, feel free to relax with the outline drawings. You can fill in everything between the lines with color and your current feelings, letting yourself unwind in the process.

You’re invited to share and rediscover the joy of drawing and painting as a interplay of movement and stillness.

Print Workshop | Facades in Color | with Nina Rauber

Nearly 200 years ago, Wiesbaden began its transformation from a farming town into a modern spa resort for the wealthy and the nobility. Magnificent facades, sweeping ornamentation, and tropical vines shaped the character of the “World Spa City” and conveyed a new sense of social identity.

Together, in the print workshop, we’ll experiment with simple (everyday) materials and create our own facade artworks using a wide variety of printing techniques and homemade printing blocks. The open print workshop is a space for artistic exploration where everyone is invited to join in! So… come on in!

Suitable for all ages | no registration required

Lecture by the Alfons Kaiser Cultural Initiative on Regine May-Koch

What does an archaeologist actually do at a museum? 

Archaeologist Philipp Schug offers fascinating insights into the work of an archaeologist and talks about the most recent excavation he just took part in.

“Christian Dell in the World of the Hanau Academy of Drawing” | Lecture
by Beate Alice Hofmann, M.A., Head of Collections and Research, Hanau Municipal Museums

Today, the exhibition at the sam is open until 6 p.m.

What exactly does… Joana, a research project assistant, do at the museum?
The basics of exhibition design, or how many objects fit in a display case

Everyday architecture and street spaces are experienced in different ways each day—on foot, by bike, on the bus, or in a car, whether moving slowly or quickly. Rarely are these architectural masterpieces; rather, they are ordinary supporting elements that serve as the backdrop for movement, traffic, and the experience of the city. This mostly unassuming architecture largely shapes the character of Wiesbaden.

The exhibition presents different perspectives on these familiar spaces—the view from a window onto the street and the unfamiliar view from an airplane, which reveals familiar places in a new light.

On display are photographs by students from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, as well as photographs by Berlin-based architectural photographer Maximilian Meisse. The exhibition is enriched by aerial photographs by Erika Noack.

A reading and play table offers opportunities to explore and engage playfully with Wiesbaden’s everyday architecture.

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.