Jubiläum. 75 Jahre Verfassung NRW

In the organizer's words:

Public guided tours through the exhibition "Anniversary. 75 years of the NRW Constitution" - An exhibition of the House of History of North Rhine-Westphalia in the NRW State Parliament.

For 75 years, the constitution of North Rhine-Westphalia has formed an important foundation for political and social coexistence in the state. But a constitution is not set in stone - it is constantly evolving. Time and again, amendments to the constitution reflect social debates and establish long-term values and principles.

To mark the 75th anniversary of the North Rhine-Westphalian state constitution, an exhibition in the lobby of the NRW state parliament provides a vivid insight into its historical development and current significance.

On around 120 square meters, it shows central socio-political topics that have found their way into the constitution over the past decades.

The focus is on the adoption of the constitution in 1950 as well as five significant amendments that reflect far-reaching social changes:

• the reform of the school system (1968),
• the establishment of data protection as a fundamental right (1978),
• the inclusion of environmental protection as a national objective (1985),
• the strengthening of political participation (2002) and
• the emphasis on the European dimension in state policy (2020).

Everyday examples are used to illustrate how social changes can be reflected in the constitution. The exhibition is aimed at a wide audience - from politically interested people to school classes - and invites visitors to reflect on the future of the constitution and its role in our coexistence.

A visit to the exhibition "Jubilee. 75 Years of the NRW Constitution" in the NRW State Parliament is normally only possible with a guided tour. Registration for the guided tour is required via the booking calendar.

On the open visitor days on June 9 and July 5, the exhibition can be visited in the NRW state parliament without prior registration.

Admission and the guided tours are free of charge.

Price information:

The exhibition can only be visited with a guided tour. Registration required.