When does the exhibition start

The exhibition can be seen from 24.09.2026 during the opening hours of the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena.

Are there guided tours through the exhibition

Yes, Dr. Dietmar Ebert will guide free tours on 30.09., 07.10., 14.10., and 21.10. each at 5 PM.

How long does the exhibition run

According to the event text, it will be accessible for three weeks during the opening hours of the Ernst-Abbe-Library.

Where does the exhibition take place

At the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena, Engelplatz 2, 07743 Jena.

Is the library accessible for people with disabilities

Yes, the Ernst-Abbe-Library at Engelplatz 2 is accessible.

Is there information on admission prices

No admission prices for the exhibition itself are mentioned in the text provided. The guided tours are free.

Twelve Perspectives on Eduard Rosenthal: Jena Discovers Memory, Education, and History

Name: Exhibition Eduard Rosenthal – 12 Perspectives on His Life
Start: 2026-09-24T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena

Eduard Rosenthal in Focus: An Exhibition on Memory, Education, and the History of Jena

The Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena dedicates an exhibition to Eduard Rosenthal that unfolds his life journey, cultural engagement, and significance for Jena in twelve perspectives. The traveling exhibition is created on the occasion of his 100th death anniversary and connects historical research with illustrative communication.

Twelve Roll-ups, Twelve Approaches to a Formative Life

The display is based on 12 roll-ups and highlights different facets of the lawyer, university lecturer, and engaged citizen. Particularly intriguing is the focus on Rosenthal's role as co-founder of the historical reading room association, of which he served as chairman from 1899 to 1926. Thus, the exhibition simultaneously becomes a chapter in the cultural history of Jena and a study of work in a broader sense: not of works of art, but of civic engagement, memory culture, and public education.

An Art Experience in the Library Space

The presentation in the Ernst-Abbe-Library creates an exhibition atmosphere in which knowledge, light, and calm spatial effects come together. The library and exhibition complement each other to form a place of cultural education, where historical topics are conveyed in an accessible yet well-founded manner. For visitors, it creates an aesthetic experience that relies less on spectacular staging and more on concentrated encounters with biography and city identity.

Guided Tours with Professional Depth

Dr. Dietmar Ebert offers free guided tours of the exhibition on several dates. These tours open additional interpretations, contextualize the historical backgrounds, and make visible why Eduard Rosenthal remains relevant today as a modern democrat, legal scholar, and promoter of cultural education. Particularly in the interplay between exhibition and tour, the pedagogical added value of the exhibition unfolds.

Place of Memory, Place of the Present

JenaKultur and the Ernst-Abbe-Library frame the exhibition with a clear public mandate: history should not be archived but conveyed. The representation of Rosenthal's work connects with the current self-understanding of the city library as a center for education and culture. Thus, the exhibition is aimed at all who are interested in contemporary history, local memory culture, and the societal role of libraries.

Those looking to rediscover Jena or deepen their knowledge of local history will find a thoughtful, calm, and yet compelling exhibition visit here. The exhibition invites visitors to experience Eduard Rosenthal not only as a historical figure but as an inspirer of cultural thought. A live visit on-site is definitely worthwhile.