When can the exhibition be seen?

From 19.08.2026 to 27.09.2026 during the opening hours of the Breitenau Memorial.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM. The memorial is closed on Mondays, Saturdays, and public holidays.

Is there an admission fee?

No, admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, every Sunday at 2:30 PM there is a public tour. Additionally, there are free guided tours through the exhibition and further program points.

How do I get to Guxhagen?

The memorial is located at Brückenstraße 12 in 34302 Guxhagen, about 15 kilometers south of Kassel. It is easily accessible by train and bus; it takes about 10 minutes to walk from Guxhagen train station.

Can I register for events?

For the exhibition opening and some program points, it is recommended to register via email at info@gedenkstaette-breitenau.de.

Hidden life, great history: still there! moves Breitenau in Guxhagen

Name: still there!
Start: 2026-08-21T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Gedenkstätte Breitenau

An exhibition that makes hidden life stories visible

With still there! the Breitenau Memorial presents a traveling exhibition about children from forbidden relationships between Germans and prisoners of war or forced laborers. The exhibition puts biographies at its center that have long been tabooed, scientifically little researched, and hardly present in the culture of remembrance. In Guxhagen, it creates an intense art experience between historical documentation, educational work, and quiet empathy. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/))

Memory as a space for encounter

The exhibition makes it clear how much private life stories intertwine with the violent history of National Socialism. It follows the traces of more than 20 eyewitnesses, whose memories, documents, and photos form the basis of the project. Thus, research becomes an art consideration in a broader sense: not just objects, but lifelines, testimonies, and stories of loss enter a shared exhibition space. ([stillthere.de](https://trotzdemda.de/))

Breitenau Memorial as a historical site

Breitenau itself amplifies the impact of the presentation. The location recalls early forms of Nazi imprisonment, the labor education camp, and forms of systematic exclusion. The permanent exhibition works with sculptures, installations, and colorfully designed spaces; metals like lead, iron, zinc, and copper represent coldness, isolation, and warmth. This creates a dense exhibition atmosphere that connects historical knowledge and aesthetic experience. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/besuch/dauerausstellung))

Accompanying program and cultural education

The exhibition includes an opening with a lecture, public tours, and accompanied visits to the exhibition. Every Sunday there is a free guided tour; in addition, neighborhood tours and an evening of lectures are planned. Educational materials are also available, emphasizing the educational approach of the memorial and making the visit particularly attractive for school classes, groups, and those interested in history. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/))

Visit with attitude and curiosity

still there! opens an emotional access to a little-known chapter of Nazi history. Those who visit the exhibition encounter no loud effects but precise research, compelling biographies, and a clear practice of remembrance. Exactly therein lies the strength of this art experience: It invites reflection, touches, and broadens the perspective on historical responsibility. A visit to Breitenau is definitely worthwhile. ([gedenkstaette-breitenau.de](https://gedenkstaette-breitenau.de/))