When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for 17.05.2026 and starts at 10:00 AM.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the City Museum Cottbus, Bahnhofstraße 22, 03046 Cottbus.

Is there information on tours?

Yes, a special tour with the curator Paul Fröhlich is planned for the exhibition. For this tour, 8 euros per person have been mentioned.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

The City Museum Cottbus is listed as a barrier-free cultural institution. For specific details, it is advisable to inquire with the museum.

How long does a visit take approximately?

For the exhibition, a visit with ample time is recommended, especially if you want to explore the historical and cultural contexts in peace.

Where can I find current information about the visit?

Current information is published by the City Cottbus/Chóśebuz on the event page and in the municipal information about the museum.

An Exhibition about Migration, Memory, and New Home in Cottbus

Name: Exhibition – Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
Start: 2026-05-17T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Cottbus

Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia: An Exhibition about Connection, Memory, and Change

At the City Museum Cottbus, the exhibition Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds opens up an art experience that goes far beyond a classic regional exhibition. The show connects migration history, everyday culture, and landscape narrative into a dense, educational presentation about arrival, staying, and social change.

Between Work, Origin, and New Home

At the center is the story of Vietnamese contract workers who came to the GDR in the 1980s and left traces in the Lower Lusatia that are still visible today. The exhibition highlights this biography not as a footnote, but as part of regional identity. It shows how work became a reality of life and how new forms of community developed from uncertainty.

An Exhibition with Cultural Depth

Particularly impressive is the connection between social history and landscape development. The exhibition presents the Lower Lusatia and Vietnam side by side, without simplifying them: Both regions tell stories of change, adaptation, and reclamation. This creates a reflective view on migration, belonging, and cultural memory that is curated with sensitivity to art and cultural history.

City Museum as a Place of Cultural Education

The City Museum Cottbus considers itself a public institution for art, culture, and general education. The exhibition fits into this museum educational task and addresses visitors who want not only to see but to understand. Those interested in regional history, identity politics, and cultural education will find here an expressive exhibition with clear educational value.

Who Should Especially Consider Visiting

The presentation is aimed at art and culture enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in migration, city history, and the culture of memory in Brandenburg. The calm, contemplative exhibition atmosphere invites an intensive exploration of the works and a visit with time and attention.

Conclusion: This exhibition provides an incisive view of the interconnections between Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia. It connects historical depth with contemporary relevance and makes visible how culture, work, and belonging shape a region. A visit to the City Museum Cottbus is definitely worthwhile in person.