When does the archive workshop take place?

The workshop starts on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 2 PM and ends on Sunday, February 21, 2027, at 4 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

The archive workshop takes place at the Bundeskunsthalle, Helmut-Kohl-Allee 4, 53113 Bonn.

How much does participation cost?

The regular admission costs 40 Euro, the reduced price is 14 Euro.

Who is the workshop suitable for?

The offering is aimed at adults who are interested in historical research, family history, and working with archives.

Who leads the archive workshop?

Historian Dr. Johannes Spohr introduces the fundamentals of research and answers individual questions.

How many spots are available?

The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 15 people.

Discover Your Family History: Two Intensive Research Days at the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn

Name: Workshop: Archive Workshop
Start: 2027-02-20T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-02-21T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Bundeskunsthalle

Archive Workshop at the Bundeskunsthalle: Exploring History Yourself

How can family histories, personal documents, and traces from the time of the National Socialism be researched and classified? The two-day archive workshop at the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn invites adults to pursue these questions with professional support.

Research Between Documents, Memories, and History

On Saturday and Sunday, everything revolves around the fundamentals of historical research. Historian Dr. Johannes Spohr provides insights and practical tips for working in the archive and shows which paths can lead to significant sources.

The focus is on questions that concern many families: What roles did ancestors, acquaintances, colleagues, or club members have during the NS era? What clues do personal narratives and existing documents provide? And how can research results be understood responsibly from a professional standpoint?

Individual Questions and Expert Guidance

The workshop combines scientific expertise with a personal working atmosphere. The limited number of participants, with a maximum of 15 people, creates space for individual questions and concentrated exchange. This results in an intense event experience that meaningfully connects historical educational work with practical event planning.

The Bundeskunsthalle provides an appropriate framework: The research format is aimed at adults with varying levels of prior knowledge. Both initial clues from family narratives and previously collected documents can serve as starting points for discussion.

Historically Responsible Understanding

The event places the engagement with National Socialism into a larger societal context. It supports participants in critically examining sources, developing research paths, and evaluating historical results in a nuanced way. The atmosphere thrives on shared questioning, listening, and discovery.

Conclusion: Learning to Read Your Own Traces

The archive workshop in Bonn promises two intensive days between history, research, and personal insight. Those who want to explore family history with a more scholarly foundation or deepen their engagement with historical sources will experience a professionally guided and focused event at the Bundeskunsthalle. Due to the limited spaces, timely ticket booking is recommended.