Anders als die Andern – Magnus Hirschfeld und sein Erbe | Ausstellungseröffnung

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QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1 to 31, 2025 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events during the festival will bring the history(ies) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome - kings, queers, queens, allies, friends, families (of choice) and everyone in between and beyond!

EVENT

The exhibition "Different from the Others" is dedicated to the life and work of the sexologist Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld.

To mark the 90th anniversary of the death of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935), the Magnus Hirschfeld Federal Foundation (BMH) is presenting the new exhibition "Different from the Others". Six large-format panels with almost 50 exhibits shed light on the life and work of the sexologist - from the founding of the world-renowned Institute for Sexology (1919) to his persecution by the National Socialists and his exile and death in 1935.

The exhibition impressively shows how Hirschfeld's commitment to sexual diversity, gender equality and human rights has shaped generations and the challenges faced by the queer community then and now. It addresses the systematic destruction of the queer infrastructure after 1933 and the slow development of the culture of remembrance in Germany.

Curated by historian Andreas Pretzel, the exhibition offers fascinating insights into the history and significance of Hirschfeld's legacy - a plea for diversity, enlightenment and acceptance.

Exhibition opening: May 18, 2025

Director of the exhibition opening: Helmut Metzner, Managing Director of the Magnus Hirschfeld Federal Foundation and curator Andreas Pretzel, cultural historian

Location: Magnus Hirschfeld Centrum, Borgweg 8, 22303 Hamburg

Time: 16:00 to 17:30

Organization: Magnus-Hirschfeld-Centrum e.V.

The offer is free of charge.

Registration is not required. The offer is free of charge. The exhibition is barrier-free .

NOTES

Please note that photos may be taken during the QueerHistoryMonth Hamburg event for public relations purposes. The festival is organized on a voluntary basis with great commitment. The QHM assumes no liability for the content and organization of the individual events. The responsibility for this lies exclusively with the respective organizers. Participation is at your own risk. The QHM accepts no liability for accidents or damage to property.