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A group of young visitors with their guide touching the memorial plaque at Appellplatz.

Public Tours 2 hours

Explore the memorial accompanied by our trained educational staff.

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Auf dem Bild sieht man das Logo der Initiative "weltoffenes Thüringen". Das Logo setzt sich aus abgerundeten Speren in Rot, Orange, Gelb, Blau, Grün und Lila zusammen.

Wir tretten ein für ein Weltoffenes Thüringen

Nicht nur wir sind in Sorge um die Demokratie und die Achtung der Menschenwürde in unserem Land. Daher engagieren sich über 7.000 Organisationen und Menschen aus dem gesamten Freistaat in der Initiative »Weltoffenes Thüringen«.

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What Is Where? Map

Get a first overview of the location of the exhibitions, the most important historical sites and our service offers.

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"I became a European in the camps"
Pierre Sudreau (1919 – 2012)
Biography

Donations for victims of Nazi persecution in Ukraine

The current war in Ukraine has left many people in great need. Among those suffering are also the survivors of National Socialist persecution. They need our help now more than ever, so that vital basics such as warmth, food and medical care can be ensured, but also reconstruction work can be supported.

You can donate through our aid network for victims of Nazi persecution!

A visitor stands in front of a display case and listens at a listening station.

Buchenwald. Ostracism and Violence 1937 to 1945 Exhibition

Exploring the history of the camp and how it was embedded in german society, the exhibition encompasses 2000 square metres. In addition, numerous original objects illustrate everyday life in the camp.

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View into the glazed area of the art exhibition where sculptures are placed.

"Means of survival - testimony - work of art - pictorial memory" Art Exhibition

In the former disinfection of the concentration camp, the permanent art exhibition with about 200 exhibits - paintings, drawings, graphics, photographs, sculptures, installations and collages - is located on about 400 square metres.

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Visitors between the showcases of the special camp exhibition.

Soviet Special Camp No. 2 (1945-1950) Exhibition

In a newly constructed exhibition building opposite the burial ground, the exhibition on the history of Soviet Special Camp No. 2 has been accessible since 1997. Relics, documents and memoirs from the time of the camp are presented on 300 square meters.

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A visitor uses the I-Guide app while touring the memorial. The smartphone used is equipped with headphones.

App / Multimedia Guide Digital accompaniment

You can also explore Buchenwald with our app, which is available for free in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

To the biography of Éva Fahidi-Pusztai

Statement by the International Buchenwald Dora Committee and Commandos Concentration camp survivors on the results of the state elections in Thuringia

"The AfD, led in Thuringia by Björn Höcke, is fighting against Germany's current remembrance policy and is thus also threatening the efforts of former concentration camp prisoners who are still alive today."

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Geschichte statt Mythen Workshop | 04.08.2024 – 14.08.2024 | Buchenwald Memorial

Participants from Germany and Ukraine will meet and spend time together at the International Eduacation Centre of the Buchenwald Memorial. The history of Buchenwald under National Socialism will be a focal point of the camp through tours, workshops and...

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Überlebensmittel - Zeugnis - Kunstwerk - Bildgedächtnis Book of the month

Die ständige Kunstausstellung der Gedenkstätte Buchenwald. Denkmale auf dem Lagergelände.

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Das Ausstellungsteam steht vor einer elektronischen Tafel und einem Flip-Chart. Von links nach rechts sind folgende Personeen zu sehen: Vladislav Drilenko, Dr. Iryna Kashtalian, Kustodin Dr. Julia Landau, Dr. Anne-Christine Hamel und Christian Ernst Otto

Neues vom Ausstellungsteam Sowjetisches Speziallager Nr. 2 Newsblog zur Entstehung der neuen Dauerausstellung

Es gehört einiges dazu, eine neue Dauerausstellung zum Sowjetischen Speziallager Nr.2 zu entwickeln. In diesem Blog können Sie den Prozess vom Kick-Off-Meeting bis hin zur zukünftigen Ausstellungseröffnung nachverfolgen.

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Events

Lecture
08.09.2024, 14:00 PM‒16:00 PM
Dr. Julia Landau / Vladislav Drilenko
Gedenk- und Bildungsstätte Andreasstraße Erfurt

Welche Quellen sprechen? zum Bürgerfest des Geschichtsverbunds Thüringen

Theatre
08.09.2024, 18:00 PM‒20:00 PM
Performace
Redoute, Ettersburgerstrasse 61

LURIES LYRICS

Event series
14.09.2024, 10:00 AM‒17:00 PM
Gedenkstätte Buchenwald

GEDENKVERANSTALTUNG anlässlich der Einrichtung des sowjetischen Speziallagers Nr. 2

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Newsroom

Statement by the International Buchenwald Dora Committee and Commandos Concentration camp survivors on the results of the state elections in Thuringia

Kennen Sie Max Czollek? Empfehlungen zum Weimarer Kunstfest

Der Ost-Berliner Lyriker und Autor ist 37 Jahre alt, jüdisch und wütend - schafft es aber diesen Impuls in klug reflektierte Streitschriften umzusetzen. Zum Weimarer Kunstfest glänzt er mit zwei Beiträgen.

Warum die Stiftung einen Brief an die Wähler:innen in Thüringen geschrieben hat Postwurf-Aktion

Statement von Stiftungsdirektor Prof. Dr. Jens-Christian Wagner
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