When does the story café take place?

The story café takes place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the Brandenburg Museum for Future, Present, and History at Neuer Markt 9 in 14467 Potsdam.

What does participation cost?

Entry is free. Drinks and cookies are also offered free of charge.

Is registration required?

Yes, due to limited spaces, a binding registration via the online ticket shop is requested.

What is the story café about?

The focus is on exchange and encounter in the exhibition Oh Brandenburg… Photographs in Dialogue 1996 | 2026. The photographs and supplementary material serve as conversation starters.

Who organizes the story café?

The Brandenburg Museum organizes the evening in cooperation with the Workers' Welfare Association District Association Potsdam e.V.

Brandenburg Museum Story Café Potsdam 2026

Name: Coffee Gossip Among Photographs: Open Story Café at the Brandenburg Museum
Start: 2026-11-12T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Brandenburg Museum für Zukunft, Gegenwart und Geschichte

Photographs Open Spaces for Stories

On November 12, 2026, the Brandenburg Museum in Potsdam, together with AWO Potsdam, invites you to the open story café Coffee Gossip Among Photographs. Between historical images, coffee, and cookies, a relaxed meeting place for newcomers and Potsdam residents is created, where personal memories, observations, and perspectives come together in conversation.

A Literary Experience in the Museum

The exhibition Oh Brandenburg… Photographs in Dialogue 1996 | 2026 provides the visual starting point for an afternoon or evening of exchange. Photographs not only preserve moments but also tell stories of landscapes, upheavals, biographies, and social changes. In the story café, these images become conversation starters and open individual accesses to Brandenburg’s history.

Encounters, Memories, and Language Art

Many tables, chairs, and an open conversation atmosphere transform the exhibition into a communal space. The focus is on encounter and exchange. The event combines cultural participation with a narrative form, where personal experiences are as welcome as curious questions and new perspectives.

Photography as Cultural Memory

From a professional perspective, the format shows how closely visual culture and narrative memory are interconnected. A photo has a documentary quality and remains open to interpretation. In conversation, different narratives about Brandenburg, migration, everyday life, and belonging arise. This makes the museum visit a lively engagement with history and the present.

Conclusion: Coming Together in Conversation

Visitors can expect an intimate reading atmosphere without a classical reading but with images, stories, and inspiring encounters. Those who experience photography as an invitation to remember and tell find a special cultural meeting point at the Brandenburg Museum. The spots are limited; advance registration via the online ticket shop is recommended.