Everything Want to Know in Potsdam: Exhibition on the Stasi and its documents
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An exhibition experience about memory, power, and the language of files
The foyer exhibition Everything Want to Know. The Stasi and its Documents in the Brandenburg State Parliament places a historical subject at the center, which still resonates today: the working methods of the East German State Security and the consequences of state surveillance for those affected. The exhibition opened on July 7, 2026, and can be seen from July 8 to September 2, 2026, in the entrance area of the parliament in Potsdam. Admission is free, and registration is not required. ([landtag.brandenburg.de](https://www.landtag.brandenburg.de/de/meldungen/landtag_zeigt_bis_september_in_einer_ausstellung_unterlagen_und_objekte_der_ddr-staatssicherheit/49101))
A reading without a stage, but with strong presence
Even without a classical reading, this format unfolds a remarkable literary quality: documents, facsimiles, photos, audio recordings, and films provide a precise view of biographies shaped by control, intimidation, and disruptions. By scanning QR codes at the displays, visitors receive additional information on historical and biographical backgrounds. This creates a quiet, dense, and simultaneously unsettling literary experience in the space of political memory. ([landtag.brandenburg.de](https://www.landtag.brandenburg.de/de/meldungen/landtag_zeigt_bis_september_in_einer_ausstellung_unterlagen_und_objekte_der_ddr-staatssicherheit/49101))
The location itself enhances the effect
The Brandenburg State Parliament at Alten Markt 1 in Potsdam opens its public areas Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the courtyard is accessible daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM during regular operation. Access is through the Fortuna portal from Alten Markt. Parking spaces on the premises are not available, but the walk from Potsdam main station is comfortably short, taking about 10 minutes. Accessibility is considered in the public areas with well-located wheelchair spaces, induction loops, and orientation aids. ([landtag.brandenburg.de](https://www.landtag.brandenburg.de/de/landtag_kennenlernen/gebaeude_und_verwaltung/anfahrt_zugang_und_oeffnungszeiten/25863))
Why a visit is worthwhile
The exhibition combines historical education with immediate contemporary experience. Those who enter here not only encounter archival material but also the question of how memory, responsibility, and freedom are interconnected. Particularly in the political space of the parliament, this theme gains special authority. Visitors experience a concentrated form of reappraisal that is more than just information: it is an invitation to think further. ([landtag.brandenburg.de](https://www.landtag.brandenburg.de/de/meldungen/landtag_zeigt_bis_september_in_einer_ausstellung_unterlagen_und_objekte_der_ddr-staatssicherheit/49101))
Conclusion: This exhibition offers a thoughtful, poignant, and freely accessible glimpse into a dark chapter of German history. Those seeking historical precision, documentary depth, and a strong political atmosphere should experience Everything Want to Know live in Potsdam. ([landtag.brandenburg.de](https://www.landtag.brandenburg.de/de/meldungen/landtag_zeigt_bis_september_in_einer_ausstellung_unterlagen_und_objekte_der_ddr-staatssicherheit/49101))
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