When does the event start?

The Long Night at the Memorial Site Topf & Söhne starts on May 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

How long does the program last?

The event is scheduled to end at 10:00 PM. The evening includes several program points between 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM.

Is admission to the memorial site free?

Yes, admission to the Memorial Site Topf & Söhne is free. However, a separate ticket is required for the Long Night of Museums.

Are there accessible offerings?

Yes, the program includes an inclusive audio track and a tour in Easy Language.

Where does the event take place?

At the Memorial Site Topf & Söhne, Sorbenweg 7, 99099 Erfurt.

What program highlights are planned?

Planned include the opening with Erfurt sings! – KneipenChor e.V., a tour of the renewed permanent exhibition, a contribution to the inclusive audio track, the installation Voices of the Survivors, a tour of the special exhibition, and virtual reality for the Great Synagogue Erfurt.

A Night Full of Attitude, Music, and Remembrance in the Heart of Erfurt

Name: Colorful as the Night – Long Night of Museums at the Memorial Site Topf & Söhne
Start: 2026-05-29T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-30T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Erinnerungsort Topf & Söhne

An Evening Full of Attitude, History, and Aesthetic Experience

The Long Night of Museums at the Memorial Site Topf & Söhne combines historical remembrance culture with a vibrant artistic experience. On May 29, 2026, the Erfurt learning and memorial site opens its doors at 5:30 PM for a program that compellingly connects knowledge, music, inclusion, and current political issues.

Diversity as a Cultural Promise

Under the motto Colorful as the Night, the Erfurt museums send a joyful message of diversity and democracy into the city. The Memorial Site Topf & Söhne is not a silent backdrop but a place for concentrated examination of works, where exhibitions, exhibits, and stories lead visitors to a reflective engagement with responsibility, human rights, and remembrance.

Program Featuring Tours, Music, and Virtual Reality

The evening begins with an opening by Erfurt sings! – KneipenChor e.V., which makes a communal, democratic coexistence musically tangible. This is followed by a guided tour of the renewed permanent exhibition Technicians of the “Final Solution”. Topf & Söhne – The Stove Builders of Auschwitz. Additionally, there will be an inclusive audio track, an impressive presentation of the installation Voices of the Survivors, a tour in the special exhibition Pursuing and Enlightening. The First Generation of Holocaust Research, as well as the opportunity to experience the destroyed Great Synagogue Erfurt in Virtual Reality.

A Place for Cultural Education and Critical Remembrance

The Memorial Site Topf & Söhne stands for historical-political education at an authentic site. Here, the role of an Erfurt company in the context of the Holocaust is documented and placed in a broader context of work, economy, technology, and responsibility. Especially in the atmosphere of a long museum night, this engagement unfolds special intensity: calm, clear, and at the same time moving.

Accessibility and Visitor Friendliness

The program focuses on participation. An inclusive audio track, a tour in Easy Language, and the offering of conversations and drinks make the evening accessible and low-threshold. The event announcement also emphasizes explicitly: An admission ticket for the Long Night is required for the visit.

Conclusion

Anyone looking for an evening that connects culture, history, and attitude at a high level will find an extraordinary artistic experience with social relevance here. The Long Night of Museums at the Memorial Site Topf & Söhne invites you to experience art and remembrance live, take a moment, and return home with a new perspective.