Writing is happiness: new exhibition about Mirjam Pressler in Erfurt!

Writing is happiness: new exhibition about Mirjam Pressler in Erfurt!

The exhibition "Writing is happiness", which takes place in Erfurt from May 16, 2025 to January 10, 2026, is all about Mirjam Pressler's impressive life experience and artistic work. The main locations are the old synagogue, the gallery WIAD storage and the small synagogue, all of which are all accessible to visitors. As reported MDR, the entry ticket in the old synagogue enables access to all three exhibition locations that are open from Tuesday to Sunday.

The old synagogue is closed on montages, while the other locations follow the same opening times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Waid storage gallery also closed on Mondays, but opens an hour later than the old synagogue. The ticket prices are designed in such a way that they also accommodate families and students: adults pay 8 euros, there are discounts for 5 euros, while the family card is available for 17 euros. School classes and daycare groups can visit the exhibition free of charge as part of the lesson if you register in advance. In addition, admission is free every first Tuesday of the month.

A look at Mirjam Pressler

The exhibition, which was organized in cooperation with the Jewish Museum Frankfurt, deals intensively with the life and work of Mirjam Pressler. Pressler, born on June 18, 1940 in Darmstadt, is known for her works, the topics such as fear, violence, loneliness and Jewish survival stories from the time of National Socialism. She only started writing at the age of 39 and has become active as a child and youth book author. Some of her works will be available at reading stations during the exhibition, which gives visitors the opportunity to immerse yourself directly in the texts. The last novel "Dunkles Gold", which addresses an Erfurt treasure, is also presented in the old synagogue.

The interactive design of the exhibition is enriched by seven hands -on stations in which visitors can actively participate. A highlight is the accompanying publication of the Jewish Museum Frankfurt, which is available for 9.95 euros and offers deeper insights into the life and work of the author on 100 pages.

accompanying program and kick -off event

The accompanying program for the exhibition starts on June 18, 2025 and includes a number of activities, including a birthday party for Mirjam Pressler. The kick-off event is celebrated with an Impro theater and a Silent Disco. Other offers include public aperitif tours, creative workshops and special holiday programs for children and adolescents. Readings from Pressler's works are held by her daughters and granddaughter, while the lounge music from the Lechaim Band in the Kulturhof Krönbacken will provide a special atmosphere.

For visitors who rely on accessibility, the old synagogue is accessible to accessible, and video guides and pick -up guided tours are available for visually impaired people. These aspects make the exhibition an integrative experience that enables everyone to access Pressler's moving life and work. The love of detail in the presentation underlines the importance of Mirjam Pressler's contribution to German -language literature and Jewish life in Germany.