When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from April 24, 2026, to August 30, 2026, at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission is €9. Reduced tickets cost €7, and children aged 6 to 17 pay €2.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum on Museumstraße has step-free access, and all exhibition rooms are accessible by elevator.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings?

Yes, the museum regularly offers guided tours and educational formats. Current dates will be provided through the official program.

When is the museum open?

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is generally open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM, closed on Mondays.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

In the permanent exhibition rooms, photography without flash, tripod, or selfie stick is generally permitted. For special exhibitions, please refer to on-site notices.

Lothar Osterburg Transforms Braunschweig Into a World of Memory and Wonders

Name: Cabinet of Wonders – Lothar Osterburg back from Brooklyn
Start: 2026-04-24T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-30T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

A Cabinet Full of Wonders: Lothar Osterburg at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum

With Cabinet of Wonders – Lothar Osterburg back from Brooklyn, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum presents an exhibition that uniquely connects art history, memory, and poetic imagery. The artist, born in Braunschweig, returns with a comprehensive presentation to his homeland and unfolds an artistic experience that spans photography, printmaking, sculpture, model building, and video.

Between Curiosity Cabinet and Present

Osterburg's works reinterpret the historical idea of the art and curiosity cabinet. From simple materials, miniature models, and photographic staging, multifaceted realms emerge that hover between dreams, architecture, and fantasy. The exhibition references the collection and spatial logic of the museum and opens the view for the aesthetic experience of the unusual.

The Magic of Photogravure

At the center are works in the rare technique of heliogravure or photogravure, complemented by objects, models, and film formats. The dark tones, finely graduated surfaces, and precisely staged details create a quiet tension. Osterburg combines the authority of photographic reality with a consciously handcrafted, often humorous inventiveness.

A Dialogue with the Museum

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is one of the oldest art museums in Europe and possesses a strong art historical resonance with its historical collections. In this environment, Osterburg's imagery unfolds a special effect: His empty scenes, floating cities, and architectural visions evoke motifs of memory, collection, and cultural transmission, making the exhibition also pedagogically highly appealing.

What Visitors Can Expect

What can be seen is an exhibition that does not present itself loudly but works with fine irritation and poetic precision. Those who engage in the artwork experience an exhibition that is both art historically grounded and sensually accessible. A visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate printmaking, conceptual image spaces, and the special atmosphere of a traditional museum.

Conclusion: Cabinet of Wonders is an exhibition for curious eyes and open thoughts. It combines contemporary art with the aura of the historical museum and invites visitors to discover Lothar Osterburg's fascinating imagery live on-site in Braunschweig.