When does the tour start and how long does it last?

The tour starts on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2 PM and lasts until 3 PM. Admission is open from 1 PM in the museum foyer.

What is the admission fee on the first Sunday of the month?

Admission to the museum is free on the first Sunday of the month, thanks to the Hermann and Bertl Müller Foundation. The tour is also free.

Is the museum accessible for those with disabilities?

Yes, according to regional tourism information, all sections are accessible by elevator and stair lift. Barrier-friendly facilities are indicated.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

Yes, there is a parking lot across from the museum. Additionally, the location is central and easily reachable by public transport.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition?

Information will follow. Please inquire on-site with the museum team or check visitor information on the museum website.

Does the museum offer educational programs and tours for groups?

Yes, there are tailored tours and offers for schools and children's activities. Groups should inquire in advance via email or phone.

Flight, Memory, Arrival: An hour that touches Hof's history

Name: Tour: Refugees and Displaced Persons after 1945 in Hof
Start: 2026-03-01T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-01T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Museum Bayerisches Vogtland

Stories that arrive: A one-hour journey through Hof's post-war fates

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Museum of Bavarian Vogtland invites you to a free Sunday tour through the section 'Refugees and Displaced Persons after 1945 in Hof'. Tour guide Uta Prell opens up insights into biographies, objects, and spaces of remembrance, bringing Hof's post-war history to life with narrative precision.

Art examination in a historical space

Amidst suitcases, identification documents, and everyday items, an intense artistic experience of memory and cultural history unfolds. The exhibition atmosphere combines factual documentation with sensual impressions: subdued lighting highlights materials such as paper, fabric, wood, and metal; clear presentations draw attention to forms, colors, and traces of use that tell stories of arriving, moving on, and rooting.

Art historical and cultural historical classification

The curation anchors individual biographies in the larger historical context of flight, displacement, and integration after 1945. As a city and regional historical institution, the museum showcases the dialogue between object and narrative: from the textile city of Hof, through craft and trade, to the socio-historical perspective on migration. This creates an aesthetic experience that unites memory culture, empathy, and education.

Educational museum focus with depth

The tour emphasizes vivid communication: precise object descriptions, context-rich explanations, and clear terminology regarding the era, collection, and presentation format. Visitors gain orientation knowledge about the post-war period while simultaneously reflecting on current questions of home, identity, and cultural heritage.

Spatial effect and curation

Through careful lighting, calm sight axes, and clear arrangement of vitrines, the exhibition space unfolds a concentrated, respectful atmosphere. The staging leaves the interpretive authority to the sources – photos, documents, personal belongings – thus enhancing the credibility of what is shown.

Conclusion

A dense hour of art examination, precise historical classification, and a touching encounter with Hof's life stories is expected. Those wishing to experience cultural history up close should attend this tour live – for a sustainable aesthetic experience and cultural education.