Samizdat: Words of freedom

Social media & disinformation - How do I accompany my child?

2026-06-23 @ 18:00

News literacy evening for parents and educators organized by #UseTheNews (cooperation partner of the exhibition "Nachrichten - NEWS" ) and the FAZIT-STIFTUNG. For children and young people, social media is a space for exchange, creativity and informal learning. At the same time, they encounter a flood of information there every day, including disinformation, AI fakes and targeted attempts at manipulation. Parents want to help their children with this, but often feel insecure themselves....

XXIV Frankfurt City Talk: Opportunities and limits of the party ban

2026-06-23 @ 19:00

Resilient democracy: opportunities and limits of party bans How should a democracy deal with political forces that question its own foundations? The discussion about a possible ban on democratically elected, right-wing nationalist parties touches on central principles of the liberal order. Is the ban on political parties a necessary instrument of a defensible democracy or is it in contradiction to pluralism, open political debate and...

Conference: Teaching the Holocaust and Understanding History. Perspectives for teaching and educational work

2026-06-24 @ 18:15

On the occasion of the participatory exhibition "The Nazis weren't just gone: Dealing with National Socialism in Germany since 1945" at the Museum for Communication in Frankfurt am Main, which is being shown in cooperation with the Fritz Bauer Institute, the conference is dedicated to current issues of communicating the Holocaust in an educational context. Among other things, it will address questions such as: What role can digital and analog formats play in today's educational practice? Which...

BOOKED OUT: City walk "Frankfurt and its Nazi past"

2026-06-28 @ 14:00

ATTENTION: This event is already fully booked! City walks "Frankfurt and its Nazi past" The historical city walks through Frankfurt with historians Ann-Kathrin Rahlwes and Lisa Schrimpf will take you past places where the crimes of National Socialism were dealt with - legally, politically or in civil society. The walks take place on four dates. Participation is free of charge, registration is requested. Meeting point: Museum...

Guided tour: Collection depot Heusenstamm

2026-07-03 @ 14:00

A look behind the scenes. Guided tour of the collection depot in Heusenstamm Not everything that the museum has in its archives and depots is actually on display. During the guided tour of the depot, you will get to see otherwise hidden treasures and learn more about the work of a museum. Date: Every 1st Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Location: Philipp-Reis-Straße 4-8, 63150 Heusenstamm Duration: approx. 90 minutes Cost: €14 for adults, €8 for children aged 6 and over, €10 reduced with proof.

Bleating telephone sheep - TribuT by Jean-Luc Cornec

2026-07-05 @ 14:30

The TribuT installation by Jean-Luc Cornec from 1989 is located in the foyer of the museum. It consists of sheep formed from wire, telephone sets, cords and receivers. The sheep in this flock bleat in different tones every first Sunday of the month using a random generator. The transformation from telephone to sheep, the ring tones and the flock open up several possible interpretations.

City vacation on the Museumsufer

2026-07-07 @ 09:30

Why not spend your adventure vacation on the Museumsufer this year instead of traveling far away? For children ages 8 to 12 June 29–July 3, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. July 6–10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. July 13–17, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. During summer break, twelve cultural institutions in Frankfurt are once again offering a joint, one-week vacation program. The focus is on exploring the individual museums with their exciting offerings and exhibitions. Every day, the journey takes participants to two different…

Comic Workshop for Kids with Valentin Krayl

2026-07-08 @ 10:00

Comics About AI with Illustrator Valentin Krayl Have you heard of artificial intelligence? Everyone’s been talking about it lately. Many people believe that AI is going to completely transform our world. We’ll explore this topic by discovering the AI Island at the museum and creating various comics about it—sometimes in groups, sometimes on our own. Valentin will help you bring your ideas to life on paper in the most exciting way possible. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own pens and pencils. Ages: 8 and up…

Children's workshop: Open vacation workshop

2026-07-14 @ 13:30

During the Hessian vacation periods, there are special opening times in the afternoon in the children's workshop and three slots each for children aged 4 and over and families. During the summer vacations we offer the following dates: 30.06., 01.07., 02.07., 07.07., 08.07., 09.07., 14.07., 15.07., 16.07., 21.07., 22.07., 23.07., 28.07., 29.07., 30.07., 04.08., 05.08. and 06.08. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 13:30-14:30, 14:30-15:30, 15:30-16:30 Tickets are available until 15 minutes before the start of the respective...

Afterwork workshop

2026-07-15 @ 17:30

You like and save DIYs all the time, but you don't have the time or materials to do it yourself? Let's change that! Every third Wednesday of the month, you can spend creative after-work hours with us in a relaxed atmosphere. Try out different printing techniques, try binding books or design small gifts for your loved ones! We prepare new topics for each session. You can find the exact program one week in advance on Instagram and our website. No matter whether...

AI Club for Best Agers - How to Use AI Safely, Protecting Against Errors and Fraud

2026-07-16 @ 15:00

A four-part event series invites you to explore artificial intelligence in a relaxed and accessible way. It demonstrates how digital tools can make everyday life easier—no technical prior knowledge required. From the basics to practical support with writing and organizing, all the way to creative possibilities with images and photos, the series covers a wide range of topics relevant to everyday life. The final session focuses on using AI safely and consciously so that opportunities can be seized and risks…

Open children's workshop

2026-07-19 @ 10:15

The open children’s workshop is supervised by members of the educational team, who provide an introduction and offer assistance as needed. The open-concept approach of the children’s workshop is designed to encourage self-discovery and experimentation—fostering curiosity and strengthening self-learning skills based on each child’s interests. When: Every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. Age: For children ages 4 and up

Public guided tour: The Nazis didn't just go away: Dealing with National Socialism in Germany since 1945

2026-07-19 @ 15:00

Public guided tour: The Nazis didn't just go away: Dealing with National Socialism in Germany since 1945 On these dates, a person will guide you through the exhibition and provide exciting information on individual exhibits as well as a look behind the scenes.

Public guided tour: NEWS

2026-07-19 @ 16:00

On these dates, a person will guide you through the exhibition and provide exciting information on individual exhibits as well as a look behind the scenes. Every Sunday at 4 pm, from 14 years (recommended)