New exhibition at the House of History opens on June 29th
With the exhibition "Piece by Piece – Perspectives on Darmstadt's City History," the Darmstadt City Archives presents selected milestones of the city's history from historical, artistic, and personal viewpoints, starting Monday, June 29, 2026. The exhibition can be seen at the House of History until September 25.
Archival pieces tell of change and development
More than 30 different exhibits from various eras illustrate Darmstadt's eventful history. Five themed stations present significant developments in the city using original archival documents.
Among the exhibits is a metal sign from the Wiederaufbau GmbH (Reconstruction Company), which commemorates the reconstruction of Darmstadt after the Second World War. A banner from the 1980s recalls the social protest movements of that era. A miniature model of Darmstadt's landmark "Langer Lui," designed by Gerhard Roese, is also part of the exhibition.
“With this exhibition, the Darmstadt City Archives demonstrates that it is a place of remembrance and communication of Darmstadt's urban history, playing a crucial role in understanding Darmstadt's urban development. The archival items illustrate the paths and upheavals that Darmstadt has experienced and convey what still shapes the city today. From this, one can not only derive the unique atmosphere of life in Darmstadt, but also a confident outlook for the future,” explains Mayor and Head of Cultural Affairs Hanno Benz.
Students research exhibition objects
The exhibition was created as part of a collaborative project with the Technical University of Darmstadt. Students of history and architecture independently researched selected exhibits. The results of their academic work are part of the exhibition and are also published digitally by the city archives.
Special guided tours for the Heinerfest
The exhibition opens on Monday, June 29, at 6 p.m. Following a welcome address by Mayor Hanno Benz, Dr. Sandra Zimmermann, head of the Darmstadt City Archives, will introduce the exhibition.
The city archives are offering several events to accompany the festival. Special guided tours will take place on Friday, July 3rd, at 3 p.m. and on Saturday, July 4th, at 2:30 p.m. In addition, the city archives invites everyone to a historical games night on Thursday, August 20th, at the Gastspielhaus (community theater) at Heinheimer Straße 53.
The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Further information is available at:
www.darmstadt.de
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/jidi/stip)
