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The GeSoLei exhibition 1926

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Date

Tue 7 Jul 2026, 14:45

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

90 Min

Price

14 € plus Entrance fee

Ausstellungspromenade auf der „GeSoLei“, 1926: Blick nach Süden; links der Pavillon der Düsseldorfer Nachrichten, dahinter das Haus des Brauerbundes, der Henkel-Pavillon und die Ausstellungsbauten im Ehrenhof mit Planetarium, Foto: Julius Söhn, 1926
Ausstellungspromenade auf der „GeSoLei“, 1926: Blick nach Süden; links der Pavillon der Düsseldorfer Nachrichten, dahinter das Haus des Brauerbundes, der Henkel-Pavillon und die Ausstellungsbauten im Ehrenhof mit Planetarium, Foto: Julius Söhn, 1926

The GeSoLei exhibition 1926

Please note: This tour will be held in German.

Travel a hundred years back in time to the “Große Ausstellung für Gesundheitspflege, soziale Fürsorge und Leibesübungen“. The GeSoLei combined sports, hygiene, arts, welfare, and other topics; also, it included a variety of amusement possibilities. It was the biggest exhibition of the Weimar Republic, attracting 7.5 million visitors between May and October 1926. Learn more about this extraordinary part of Düsseldorf’s history.

In addition to the art-historical background, this special series focuses on mutual exchange and personal impressions. Sometimes all it takes is an artwork to start a conversation or bring back memories. Our experienced art educators guide you through works of art or artists in dialogue with the group.

After the tour, we cordially invite you to continue the conversation in a cozy atmosphere over coffee and cake.

The price includes a slice of cake aThe price includes a slice of cake and a coffee, cappuccino, tea or soft drink of your choice. nd a coffee, cappuccino, tea or soft drink of your choice.

This format is aimed at people who would like to enrich their everyday lives through new encounters and who are interested in art. No prior knowledge is required.