GDR Museum Pforzheim: Students on a journey of discovery with a new app!

GDR Museum Pforzheim: Students on a journey of discovery with a new app!

The GDR Museum in Pforzheim has embarked on an exciting journey to bring the history of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) to alive for pupils and adults. With innovative educational offers that are specially designed for different age groups, the museum becomes a place where democracy and human rights are the focus. As The BNN reported , students can now go on a journey of discovery using an app and actively deal with the history of the GDR.

On Monday, those responsible for the museum, including museum director Moritz Bach and the volunteer Jürgen Gorenflo, presented the new formats. The pedagogical offers include discussion rounds, lectures by contemporary witnesses and modern digital formats that are particularly tailored to the needs of young people. "We are not just a historical museum. Democracy education is also our concern," emphasizes Gorenflo, who was significantly involved in the development of school pedagogical materials.

digital formats for the young generation

Media reception has changed significantly in recent years and the GDR museum has responded to this. With the "Actionbound" app, students can navigate through the museum and deal with topics such as human rights and the GDR. "You can walk through the house with your cell phone and deal with human rights and GDR with the topics," explains Gorenflo. The new guided tours are specially designed for different school levels in order to meet the different needs of the students.

The GDR Museum Pforzheim, the only of its kind in western Germany, not only offers historical information, but also a space for discussions about the division of Germany and the importance of democracy. The “Learning Place of Democracy” foundation bears the museum, which attracts over 4,000 visitors every year and sees itself as a place of democracy education.

memories in the Wendecafé

Another exciting format that introduces the museum is the "Wendecafé", which celebrates its premiere on November 9th at 3 p.m. Here adults have the opportunity to share their personal stories from the GDR and the turning time. "Of course, everyone who just wants to listen is also invited," says Bach. This format should take place regularly if the interest is big enough. In order to further expand the offer, the museum is actively looking for GDR time witnesses that are willing to share their experiences in lectures and discussions, such as "https://www.pforzheim-ddr-museum.de/" Rel = "NOFOLLOW NORFERER NOOPENER" TARGET = "_ Blank"> Reading on the official website of the museum Is .

The GDR Museum Pforzheim is not only a place of memory, but also a living space for education and discussion. It invites everyone interested to deal with history and to understand the importance of democracy and human rights. The museum's doors are open every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free of charge. Guided tours are offered at 2 p.m., and on request, groups and school classes can also visit the museum during the week.