Permanent exhibition

Puzzles. Conflicts. Fractures.

The interactive permanent exhibition shows the life, work and impact of one of the most important German-speaking authors in the city where he was born and studied. In the former garrison school of the city of Frankfurt an der Oder and a new building flooded with light, you will get to know Heinrich von Kleist.

8 October 2025–14 July 2026

Broken Harmonies. Kleist and Music

In 1811, Heinrich von Kleist wanted to ‘occupy himself with nothing but music’ for a year. Since then, a large number of instrumental works and operas have been written about Kleist's life and work, ranging from late Romanticism to electronic music. Both the significance of music for Kleist and the history of his musical impact are presented in the exhibition.

Exhibitions of the Kleist-Museum

Get an overview of the Kleist-Museum's exhibitions, including permanent, special and travelling exhibitions.