Film of the Week: Useful Things Under Lock at the Old Town Hall Braunschweig

An afternoon full of Braunschweig film history at the Old Town Hall

On May 27, 2026, the Braunschweig City Museum invites you to a special film screening at the Old Town Hall: “Useful Things Under Lock” (1959/1960) as well as other films from the series “Original Films from the History of Braunschweig”. The event starts at 2:00 PM and runs until 4:30 PM; admission is free. This format is part of a weekly series where volunteer staff from the museum showcase historical films and the audience can then select further titles. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/film-der-woche-trachtenfest-von-1925-1925-sowie-weitere-film-0/?utm_source=openai))

Historical images, vibrant city history

The event connects archival material, memory work, and atmospheric film culture to create a special experience. In the Old Town Hall, where the City Museum has presented the history of Braunschweig since 1989, a calm, focused audience atmosphere develops with a strong regional connection. Here, the historical imagery gains its own power: not as a big show, but as a carefully curated journey through time. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/politik_verwaltung/fb_institutionen/fachbereiche_referate/ref0413/index.php?utm_source=openai))

Why this film afternoon is special

The series includes a total of 26 different films and follows a clear, museum educational concept: a selected opening film, followed by the opportunity to see more films. This creates closeness, conversation topics, and a relaxed cultural experience for visitors who want not only to see but experience Braunschweig's history. The combination of film screening, historical context, and free admission makes the event a low-threshold cultural offering with high local relevance. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/film-der-woche-trachtenfest-von-1925-1925-sowie-weitere-film-0/?utm_source=openai))

The venue: Old Town Hall with history

The Old Town Hall at the Old Market is one of the prominent historical sites in the city center. The City Museum uses the rooms for its permanent exhibition on the history of Braunschweig; the ambiance is accordingly authentic, calm, and museum-like. Those who want to link culture with urban memory will find the right setting here. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ueber-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/blik/kulturdenkmaeler/altstadtrathaus.php?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This film of the week is aimed at everyone who wants to rediscover Braunschweig through images, stories, and historical perspectives. Free admission, an open format, and the special atmosphere of the Old Town Hall make the afternoon a worthwhile cultural date. Anyone wanting to experience city history with feeling should attend this event live. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/film-der-woche-trachtenfest-von-1925-1925-sowie-weitere-film-0/?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Rausgegangen Braunschweig - Film of the Week on May 27, 2026
• Friends of the Braunschweig City Museum - Events
• Braunschweig City Museum - City of Braunschweig
• Braunschweig City Museum - History, Opening Hours, Admission
• Old Town Hall - City of Braunschweig
• Social Media - City of Braunschweig