Film of the Week in Braunschweig: Post-war images in the Old Town Hall

A cinematic look at Braunschweig's post-war period in the Old Town Hall

The film of the week takes us into the city's history after 1945 at the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig - Old Town Hall. It presents “Braunschweig 1945 – 1947. Rubble and Barley Soup” from 1989 as part of the series “Original Films from the History of Braunschweig”. The date is set for 05.08.2026 at 14:00, and admission is free. ([museumsfreunde-braunschweig.de](https://www.museumsfreunde-braunschweig.de/veranstaltungen/?utm_source=openai))

Historical images that touch the heart

The series makes city history not only visible but also tangible. The film depicts Braunschweig in the immediate post-war years: rubble, reconstruction, housing shortages, and the everyday life of a city in transformation. Especially in the authentic atmosphere of the Old Town Hall, this event experience unfolds its special effect. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/leben/senioren/medien_veroeffentlichungen_seniorenbuero/pdf/Referentenliste_2014_gesamt.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Free admission, strong atmosphere

Such screenings combine cultural education with emotional proximity to the past. The Städtisches Museum Braunschweig presents its events in the Old Town Hall and makes an important part of local memory culture tangible through the film series. For visitors, this creates a calm, concentrated audience atmosphere with plenty of room for exchange and contextualization. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/))

The venue: Old Town Hall as a historical setting

The Old Town Hall is part of the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig, whose exhibitions show the city history on the ground floor and in the historic vaults. This film event is thus framed appropriately: historic place, historic film, historic view of Braunschweig. Accessibility issues should be checked before visiting, as the elevator system will be renewed from 22.06.2026 to 11.08.2026. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/))

Conclusion: An event for everyone who wants to experience Braunschweig's history alive

Anyone interested in city history, documentary films, and the post-war period will find a compact and impressive event experience here. The combination of original film, historic location, and free access makes the event particularly attractive. Mark your calendars and experience Braunschweig's history live. ([museumsfreunde-braunschweig.de](https://www.museumsfreunde-braunschweig.de/veranstaltungen/?utm_source=openai))

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• Friends of the Städtisches Museum Braunschweig - Events
• City Braunschweig - Städtisches Museum Braunschweig
• City Braunschweig - Two Houses, One Museum
• City Braunschweig - Film Flyer Original Films from the History of Braunschweig