When can the exhibition be seen?

The exhibition starts on 19.05.2026 at 10:00 AM and is open until 6:00 PM on that day.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

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

What is the entrance fee?

The standard price is 8 euros per person.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, special guided tours are planned. The museum's website also refers to a new immersive digital guiding offer.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, according to museum information, access is step-free and possible via a ramp. There is also an elevator and a disabled toilet.

What topics does the exhibition address?

The focus is on migration, work, nature, cultural entanglements, and the history of Vietnamese communities in Lower Lusatia.

An exhibition about migration, memory, and new connections in Cottbus

Name: Exhibition – Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds
Start: 2026-05-19T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-19T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Cottbus

Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia: An exhibition about entanglements, work, and lived memory

At the Cottbus City Museum, Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds opens up an artistic experience that impressively combines historical research, cultural education, and contemporary society. The special exhibition tells stories of migration, work, nature, and community, focusing on a relationship that is visible in personal biographies as well as in regional transformation stories.

Between Origin and Arrival

The exhibition examines Vietnamese migration to Lower Lusatia and connects it with the social and economic upheavals of the region. Particularly fascinating is the change of perspective: from the distance between two seemingly distant worlds emerges a multi-layered image of everyday life, adaptation, belonging, and new beginnings. Thus, the examination of the works becomes a historical investigation.

Work as Lived History

A central narrative thread is the story of contract workers from Vietnam who came to the GDR in the 1980s. The exhibition shows how work became a reality of life and how new networks, family stories, and cultural ties emerged from it. In this exhibition atmosphere, documentary depth and human closeness come together.

Nature, Change, and Recultivation

The landscape of Lower Lusatia also plays an important role. The focus on coal mining, loss, and recultivation opens up space for a greater aesthetic experience: nature appears not only as a backdrop but also as a mirror of social change. This makes the exhibition relevant from an art and cultural history perspective, as it considers memory, space, and identity together.

A Museum as a Place of Dialogue

The Cottbus City Museum sees itself as a house of city and regional history. With the special exhibition, a place of dialogue is created where visitors not only receive information but also discover connections. The new digital offering with immersive guidance expands this access and strengthens the educational dimension of the exhibition.

Conclusion

Vietnam and the Lower Lusatia – Connected Worlds promises a clever, touching, and relevant exhibition about memory, migration, and regional identity. Anyone wanting to understand Cottbus and Lower Lusatia anew should definitely experience this exhibition live and engage in an intensive cultural encounter.