Cabinet of Wonders in Braunschweig: Lothar Osterburg at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum

An extraordinary museum visit full of images, rooms, and imagination

With Cabinet of Wonders – Lothar Osterburg back from Brooklyn, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig presents an exhibition that uniquely combines art, memory, and staging. The exhibition runs from 04/24/2026 to 10/04/2026 and is said to be accessible for people with disabilities according to the museum. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

Between wonder chamber and present

Lothar Osterburg, born in 1961 in Braunschweig, develops multimedia image worlds between dream, memory, and fantasy in his first comprehensive overview exhibition in Europe. Works from printmaking, photography, sculpture, model building, and video are on display, including key cycles such as Piranesi, Babel, Alternative New York, and Waterline. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

An experience for the eyes and senses

The presentation combines monumental image spaces with intimate cabinets, referencing historical art and wonder chambers as well as stage-like scenarios. The transformation of everyday materials into art objects, which appear surprisingly close, detailed, and poetic in the exhibition space, is particularly striking. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

The artist and his handwriting

Osterburg has lived in the USA since 1987 and taught for over 25 years at Bard College. His works are included in international collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Library of Congress in Washington. This artistic biography gives the Braunschweig exhibition a special authority and international appeal. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

Location with cultural history

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is one of the major art museums in Germany and has carried its name since the historical collections of the House of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel. So, those who visit the exhibition not only experience an exhibition but also a house with a long tradition of collections and a strong cultural-historical profile. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/das-museum/geschichte?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: This exhibition combines artistic precision with poetic visual power and a strong location in Braunschweig. Those who love art with depth, atmosphere, and surprising perspectives should experience Cabinet of Wonders live. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

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Sources:

• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - Cabinet of Wonders
• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - Visitor Information
• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum
• Die Region Braunschweig - Event Entry