When can the exhibition be visited on October 22, 2026?

The exhibition is open on October 22, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm. The last admission is at 5 pm.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission costs 12 euros. Discounts, group rates, family tickets, and free entry for children under six years are available.

What can visitors expect in the exhibition?

About 350 objects, films, audio files, historical documents, and interactive media on the history of the Garnison Church and its political contexts will be presented over approximately 250 square meters.

Is the Garnison Church accessible?

The Garnison Church and the observation platform are accessible. The observation platform is reachable by elevator.

Are there educational offers related to the exhibition?

The Garnison Church Foundation offers guided tours, workshops, project days, peace and democracy workshops, as well as digital materials and online courses.

How long does a visit take?

A specific duration for the visit is not set. Sufficient time is recommended for a focused examination of the exhibition with its historical and multimedia stations.

Faith, Power and Military: Rediscover Potsdam's History in the Tower

Name: Faith, Power and Military - Permanent Exhibition
Start: 2026-10-22T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Garnisonkirche Potsdam

Faith, Power and Military: Critically Experience the History of Potsdam

The permanent exhibition Faith, Power and Military at the Garnison Church Potsdam connects historical objects, films, audio files, and interactive media to create an intense artistic experience of political memory culture. Over approximately 250 square meters, visitors encounter a tumultuous history that reaches into the present.

Historical Rooms, Ambivalent Narratives

The exhibition spans from Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm I through the Weimar Republic and the Nazi dictatorship to the GDR, the German reunification, and the debate about the reconstruction of the Garnison Church. The presentation examines Potsdam in the context of German and European history and makes visible how closely faith, power, military, and social responsibility were interconnected.

Objects, Images and Multimedia Exploration

Around 350 exhibits, significant documents, historical images, films, audio files, and multimedia in-depth stations create a varied exhibition atmosphere. The combination of materiality, image sources, and digital mediation supports a focused examination of the works and opens different access to cultural education.

Between Memory Culture and Democratic Education

The curation by Jürgen Reiche focuses on historical contradictions and the political significance of the location. The exhibition encourages critical questioning, reflection, and discussion. Central questions include responsibility, peace, abuse of power, and the protection of democratic societies.

A Place for History, Dialogue, and Aesthetic Experience

The reconstructed tower of the Garnison Church combines historical architecture with a modern spatial and usage concept. The artistic experience ranges from the concentrated observation of the exhibits to the spatial impact of the tower and the possibility to connect the visit with the Potsdam Panorama. Guided tours, workshops, project days, as well as peace and democracy workshops complement the educational offer.

Conclusion: Understanding History, Shaping the Present

The permanent exhibition does not offer a one-dimensional heroic narrative but a differentiated engagement with Prussia, war, religion, dictatorship, memory, and democracy. Those who wish to deepen their understanding of Potsdam historically, politically, and culturally will experience an informative and sensually impressive exhibition. A visit opens new perspectives on the past and present and enriches one's own aesthetic experience.