When is the exhibition open?

The Bavarian exhibition runs from July 8, 2026, to August 7, 2027. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

How much does admission cost?

The regular admission fee is 7 euros. Reduced admission is 5 euros, and entry is free for children and youths up to 18 years and students under 30.

Is the exhibition barrier-free?

Yes, the exhibition is barrier-free accessible. There are accessible media stations, touch stations, audio descriptions, seating, and texts in easy language.

Are there tours and educational offerings?

Yes, the House of Bavarian History offers tours for individual visitors, groups, and school classes as well as additional educational offerings.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At the House of Bavarian History - Museum at Donaumarkt 1 in 93047 Regensburg, directly on the Danube.

Is the visit to the permanent exhibition included in the ticket?

Yes, during the run of the Bavarian exhibition, the visit to the permanent exhibition is included on the same day.

An Exhibition on Bavaria, Democracy, and the Dark Rise of Power

Name: Bavarian Exhibition "Focus Bavaria. Hitler and the Struggle for Democracy"
Start: 2026-07-08T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-08-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte - Museum

Focus Bavaria: An Exhibition on Democracy, Power, and the Path to Catastrophe

At the House of Bavarian History in Regensburg, a Bavarian exhibition of disturbing relevance opens on July 8, 2026. Focus Bavaria. Hitler and the Struggle for Democracy takes you back to the early 1920s, when revolution, political violence, radicalization, and the struggle for the young democracy shook Bavaria.

An Artistic Experience with Historical Weight

The exhibition tells the political history not as a dry chronicle, but as a dramatically staged panorama. Visitors encounter an exhibition language that condenses historical objects, images, documents, and spatial effects into a compelling exhibition experience. This creates an atmosphere where history is not distant, but becomes immediately tangible.

Bavaria as a Stage of the Democracy Crisis

At the center is the upheaval from 1918 to 1923: the end of the monarchy, the revolution, the councils movement, the reaction of the right, the crisis year 1923, and the rise of Hitler in Bavaria. The curation follows the idea of a political drama. Literary and theatrical narrative forms illustrate how power, propaganda, and public staging reinforced each other.

Objects that Make History Visible

Among the impressive exhibits are, among others, Kurt Eisner's typewriter, historical photographs, election campaign and propaganda material, as well as objects from the political circles of those years. Particularly these materials make the aesthetic experience of the exhibition strong: paper, photography, typography, and iconic imagery condense into a visual analysis of democracy and destruction.

Education, Tours, and Cultural Education

The House of Bavarian History relies on museum educational offerings, tours, and programs for school classes. Thus, the Bavarian exhibition is aimed not only at history enthusiasts but also at educational groups, students, and families with political interest. The exhibition promotes cultural education by making historical contexts comprehensible and inviting critical engagement with democracy.

Barrier-Free and Accessible

The Bavarian exhibition is barrier-free accessible. The museum offers a barrier-free tour, accessible media stations, touch stations with Braille and profile text, audio descriptions, seating, and texts in easy language. This makes the visit not only informative but also inclusive and comfortable.

Conclusion

Focus Bavaria is an exhibition of high social relevance that combines historical precision with strong presentation. Anyone interested in the art of communication, exhibition design, political history, and democratic education should definitely experience this show live in Regensburg.