When is the special exhibition open?

The exhibition runs from April 29 to December 31, 2026, and is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission is €6 for adults and €4 reduced. On the first Tuesday of each month, admission to municipal museums is partially free; please check local notices.

How do I reach the museum by public transport?

Take tram lines 1 and 5 to the Futterstraße City Museum stop, then a short walk to the House of Stockfish at Johannesstraße 169.

Is the museum accessible to people with disabilities?

The foyer and parts of the ground floor are accessible at ground level. Other levels are restricted for wheelchair users. A disabled toilet is located on the ground floor.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

Parking in surrounding downtown buildings is recommended. Disabled parking spaces are located near the museum. Due to its location in the old town, footpaths are short.

Am I allowed to take photos?

Photo permission varies by area and exhibit. Please observe on-site notices and consult the supervisory staff if unsure.

Erfurt's Great Sports Story: Emotions, Records, and Rivals in the Museum

Name: Love. Performance. Passion. Sports City Erfurt
Start: 2026-04-29T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-12-31T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Erfurt – Haus zum Stockfisch

Sports history you can touch: Erfurt celebrates love, performance, and passion

Starting from April 29, 2026, the Erfurt City Museum – House of Stockfish – will spotlight the sports city of Erfurt. The large special exhibition tells how fan chants, stadium atmosphere, and field excitement have shaped the city – from early club formations, through GDR top performances, to the present day.

From the gymnasium to the floodlights: Erfurt's journey to a sports metropolis

The exhibition spans from the first clubs in the middle-class and working milieu to successes in football, swimming, athletics, cycling, and speed skating. Tactics, training, pressing, and periodization become tangible through original exhibits and multimedia presentations. Visitors experience how game systems evolved, how form curves fluctuated, and how records electrified the city.

Red-White at heart: Anniversary as a driving force

The starting point is the 60th anniversary of Rot-Weiß Erfurt. The exhibition shows how rivalries, derbies, and title dreams filled the stands and united the city. Press articles, statistics, and eyewitness accounts contextualize triumphs and setbacks – fact-based and comprehensible.

Emotion meets expertise: Exhibits, numbers, analyses

Under floodlight colors, the exhibition presents jerseys, medals, posters, and photos. Interactive stations explain formations and game systems, while visualizations contextualize competition data, league standings, and best performances. Thus, sensory impressions merge with sports scientific precision.

Accessibility and visitor services

The museum opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The ground-level access leads to the first floor; other levels are only partially accessible for wheelchair users. Two designated disabled parking spaces are nearby, and public transport connections are available via lines 1 and 5 (stop Futterstraße/City Museum).

Conclusion: Goosebumps for sports fans – experience history live

Those who want to feel sports with all their senses will find great moments and small stories here. Between jubilation, tactic boards, and the smell of jerseys, Erfurt's sporting DNA comes alive. Secure your date now, get tickets, and experience the special exhibition in person.