Exhibitions - Buchenwald Memorial

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.

View of the installation Remineszenzen by Josef Szajna in the art exhibition of the Buchenwald Memorial. Arid, abstract wooden frames fill the space, vaguely reminiscent of people. In the background, larger-than-life portraits, a large list, and shoes on the floor.

"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.

History of the Buchenwald Memorial Exhibition

 Located adjacent to the Buchenwald monument is an exhibition on the history of the memorial from 1945 to 1989. An exhibition area encompassing approximately 300 square meters features documents, pictures, artifacts and models to illustrate the SED's...

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.