Exhibitions of the Kleist-Museum in Frankfurt (Oder)

Exhibition room about the death of Heinrich von Kleist ©Gordon Welters

Permanent exhibition

Puzzles.
Conflicts.
Fractures.

The Kleist Exhibition.

Only until 11 December 2026.

Sketch of an exhibition room with three long tables, each covered with a yellow sheet of paper labelled ‘SELF-EXPLORATION’, ‘IDEA MAGAZINE’ and ‘BUSINESS MAIL’. In the background there are several exhibition walls with texts and images and a colourful painted portrait of Heinrich von Kleist.

Kleist anniversary

New permanent exhibition 2027

on the 250th anniversary of the birth of poet and playwright Heinrich von Kleist.

Exhibition room about the language of Heinrich von Kleist ©Gordon Welters

Permanent exhibition

Only until 11 December 2026:
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.

Sketch of an exhibition room with three long tables, each with a yellow sheet labelled "SELF-DISCOVERY", "IDEA MAGAZINE" and "BUSINESS POST", in the background several exhibition walls with texts and pictures and a painted colourful portrait of Heinrich von Kleist

from May 2027

Permanent exhibition 2027

To mark the 250th anniversary of Heinrich von Kleist's birth in 2027, the Kleist-Museum Foundation is planning a new permanent exhibition on his life, work and impact.