Making Persecuted Fates Visible and Keeping Memory Alive

The special exhibition “The Denied. Victims of National Socialism 1933–1945 – Today” commemorates people who were persecuted during the National Socialist regime as “asocial” and “professional criminals.” The focus is on victim groups whose fates have long been less acknowledged or suppressed.

From 1933 to 1945, the National Socialist regime persecuted individuals who did not fit into its racist, social, and political order. The terms “asocial” and “professional criminals” served as derogatory categories. They marginalized individuals and facilitated their exclusion and persecution. The exhibition addresses these terms and the fates behind them.

Memory at the Cottbus/Chóśebuz City Museum

The special exhibition can be seen at the Cottbus/Chóśebuz City Museum. It provides an opportunity to engage with the history of National Socialist persecution and to expand the perspective on victim groups. The title of the exhibition also points to the connection between the past and the present: Remembering the persecuted remains an important societal task today.

The presentation is expected to run until January 3, 2027. Visitors can explore the historical backgrounds of the persecution and consider how victims of National Socialism are remembered. The exhibition is aimed at anyone who wishes to learn more about previously denied or less acknowledged victim groups.

Important Notes for Visiting

• The exhibition takes place at the Cottbus/Chóśebuz City Museum.
• The expected duration is until January 3, 2027.
• Specific opening hours, admission prices, and information on accessibility are not mentioned in the provided information.
• As the exhibition is held in a museum, it is an indoor event.

Please inform yourself about the currently valid visiting conditions as well as about opening hours and admission before your visit. The exhibition invites you to consciously engage with the history of National Socialist persecution and the present remembrance in Cottbus.