When is the exhibition running

The exhibition can be seen at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum from April 24, 2026 to October 4, 2026.

What is the admission fee

Admission costs 9 euros for adults, 7 euros reduced, and 2 euros for children aged 6 to 17.

Is the museum accessible

Yes, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is accessible; all exhibition rooms in Museumstrasse 1 are reachable by elevator.

Are there guided tours for the exhibition

Yes, the accompanying program includes artist-led tours, Sunday tours, and other mediation formats, some of which are also related to AI.

How do I get there by public transport

The museum is easily accessible by bus and tram via the Museumstrasse stop.

Is photography allowed in the museum

Photography is generally allowed in the permanent exhibition rooms without flash, tripod, or selfie stick, provided that museum rules are followed.

A wonder space full of art, memory, and quiet magic in Braunschweig

Name: Cabinet of Wonders – Lothar Osterburg back from Brooklyn
Start: 2026-04-24T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T02:00:00+02:00
Location: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

A cabinet full of wonders: Lothar Osterburg returns to Braunschweig

With Cabinet of Wonders – Lothar Osterburg back from Brooklyn, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum presents an exhibition that translates art history, memory, and the present into a language of images that is both poetic and precise. The exhibition runs from April 24, 2026 to October 4, 2026 and showcases the artist born in Braunschweig in his first comprehensive survey exhibition in Europe. Here, printmaking, photography, sculpture, model-making, and video meet in an impressive exhibition atmosphere. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

Between cabinet of wonders and contemporary image poetry

Osterburg's works develop their impact from the tension between historical wonder and modern reflection. Inspired by art and wonder cabinets as well as the gallery spaces of the house, multimedia visual worlds arise between dream, memory, and fantasy. Miniature scenes, stage-like arrangements, and the aesthetics of the peep box characterize the viewing of the works and give the exhibition a special depth. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

Material, light, and the quiet power of the unusual

Especially impressive is Osterburg's handling of material and surface. Historical and everyday objects transform into art objects that appear both fragile and precise. His visual language combines the rare photogravure with photography, model-making, and video; the result is spaces where light, scale, and perspective become actual protagonists. The exhibition can thus be understood as an aesthetic experience, in which the small appears large and the familiar becomes mysteriously foreign. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

A dialogue with the museum itself

Cabinet of Wonders is not only a retrospective of an artistic work but also a dialogue with the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum. The exhibition draws on works, spaces, and themes of the house, thereby reflecting the collection history of the museum in a contemporary manner. Highlights include the series My Dream of HAUM with models and photogravures, Bridge over Brooklyn, and the installation Waterline. In total, the exhibition comprises twelve exhibition chapters and around 420 square meters of exhibition space. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/HAUM/Presseinformationen/2026-04-23_Digitale_Pressemappe_Cabinet_of_Wonders.pdf))

Accompanying program for art enthusiasts, families, and the curious

The educational program expands the exhibition with tours, discussions, and formats for different target groups. Planned are artist-led tours with Lothar Osterburg, a conversation between the artist and Maria Ondrej from the Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig, regular Sunday tours, as well as AI-assisted tours in cooperation with the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences. Also included is a children's program from the HAUMi Club. This transforms the exhibition into a place of cultural education, where art mediation and contemporary technology meet productively. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/HAUM/Presseinformationen/2026-04-23_Digitale_Pressemappe_Cabinet_of_Wonders.pdf))

An artist with international resonance

Lothar Osterburg was born in 1961 in Braunschweig, studied at the HbK Braunschweig, and has lived in the USA since 1987. He primarily works with photogravure-like printing techniques and is internationally known for his photo-based, meticulously staged visual worlds. His works are in significant collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, and the Art Institute of Chicago. This international recognition gives the exhibition additional authority and underscores its art-historical significance. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))

Visitor comments

On Instagram and Facebook, the house is described as a place where one can look behind the scenes of museum life and rediscover the collection. The reactions are characterized by curiosity, amazement, and the desire to view the detailed works in person again. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/HAUM/Presseinformationen/2026-04-23_Digitale_Pressemappe_Cabinet_of_Wonders.pdf))

In the end, visitors can expect an exhibition that unites historical references, experimental printmaking, and poetic spatial staging at the highest level. Cabinet of Wonders invites you to experience art as a space for thought and as a sensory experience. Anyone interested in contemporary art, museum culture, and surprising visual worlds should definitely experience this exhibition live in Braunschweig. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/herzog-anton-ulrich-museum/ausstellungen/cabinet-of-wonders))