Wanting to Know Everything. The Stasi and Its Documents in Potsdam

An exhibition that makes history tangible

With Wanting to Know Everything. The Stasi and Its Documents, a powerful exhibition comes to Potsdam, directing attention to surveillance, power, and the process of coming to terms with the past. At the Brandenburg State Parliament on the Old Market, visitors will experience a carefully curated presentation of 21 original objects that make the operations of the State Security Service visible.

When files become witnesses

Documents, index cards, photos, and tapes tell the story of a system that made control its principle. The exhibition shows how deeply the Stasi interfered in the lives of many people and what traces its practices have left behind. QR codes on the display cases provide access to in-depth backgrounds and make the topic understandable even for younger visitors.

A look behind the display cases

The connection between original objects and digital supplements is particularly impactful. This creates a rich event experience between historical source work and vivid communication. The exhibition is designed as a poster version of the traveling exhibition and offers compressed knowledge with a clear target audience appeal for history enthusiasts, school classes, and anyone dealing with GDR history and its aftermath.

At the historic site in Potsdam

The Brandenburg State Parliament at Old Market 1 is located in the heart of downtown Potsdam. Thus, visiting the exhibition connects substantive depth with a prominent location that stands for political history and public debate. Admission is free, making access particularly low-threshold.

Conclusion: A visit with resonance

This exhibition is not a fleeting event, but a concentrated tour through a chapter of German contemporary history. For those interested in history, democracy, and the mechanisms of power, this exhibition offers substance, atmosphere, and a clear message. Come discover it live and visit Potsdam.

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