How long does the exhibition run?

The exhibition can be seen from June 6, 2026, to July 19, 2026, at the Forum of the Historical Museum Bielefeld.

When is the museum open?

Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 11 AM to 6 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays.

What is the admission fee?

For individual visitors, the admission is 6 euros, reduced 3 euros. Further discounts or free admission apply to certain groups.

Is the exhibition accessible?

The Historical Museum Bielefeld aims for accessibility in all areas and is happy to assist if needed.

Can I take photos in the exhibition?

Yes, private photo and film recordings are allowed, but without flash, lamps, tripods, or selfie sticks.

Bielefeld in the In-Between: Surreal City Images at the Historical Museum Bielefeld

Name: Bielefeld – A City, Slightly Aside from Reality
Start: 2026-06-07T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Historisches Museum Bielefeld

Seeing Bielefeld anew: Between Memory, Pop Culture, and Surrealism

The special exhibition Bielefeld – A City, Slightly Aside from Reality at the Forum of the Historical Museum Bielefeld invites an unusual exploration of the work. From June 6 to July 19, 2026, an artistic experience unfolds here, intertwining urban history, digital collage, and visual irritation. The exhibition presents Bielefeld not merely as a collection of known places, but as a remembered, felt, and possible city. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1834036))

When images tilt, the story begins anew

Historical photographs, current city views, and digital interventions connect the past and present into visual spaces where the familiar suddenly feels strange. Shifting proportions, overlapping times, and subtle surreal moments direct attention to the question of how memory shapes urban identity. The Historical Museum Bielefeld sees itself as a three-dimensional memory of the city and opens with this tour a vibrant access to local history. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1834036))

The remembered city, the felt city, the possible city

The exhibition is divided into three image sequences. The remembered city works with historical photographs and documentary city views that are shifted through digital interventions. The felt city transforms urban spaces into subjective perception. The possible city designs speculative future images with science fiction elements and futuristic architecture. Thus, an aesthetic experience emerges between archive, vision, and imagination. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1834036))

An exhibition for the curious, city explorers, and image thinkers

Those who love art, photography, and urban culture will find here a clever dialogue between cultural history and contemporary imagery. The playful approach invites the recognition and reinterpretation of places, streets, and perspectives. This is where the strength of the exhibition lies: it makes visible how cities are not only built but also narrated, experienced, and remembered. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1834036))

Visit, context, and museum experience

The Historical Museum Bielefeld is located at Ravensberger Park 2 in 33607 Bielefeld. It is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, as well as on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 11 AM to 6 PM; it remains closed on Mondays. The admission for individual visitors is 6 euros, with reduced entry at 3 euros. The museum aims for accessibility in all areas, and private photo and film recordings are allowed without flash, lamps, tripods, or selfie sticks. ([historisches-museum-bielefeld.de](https://www.historisches-museum-bielefeld.de/2020/01/01/besucherinformation/))

Conclusion: This special exhibition is more than a look at Bielefeld. It is an invitation to experience the city as a visual memory, as a feeling, and as a vision. Those who engage with this unusual perspective will discover a multifaceted artistic experience that sharpens perception and alters one’s view of urban spaces. A visit to the Forum of the Historical Museum Bielefeld is absolutely worthwhile live. ([bielefeld.jetzt](https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/node/1834036))