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"unter der Reeperbahn"

400 years of the Reeperbahn mean much more than just a kilometer of red-light district. They mark the historical existence of Hamburg's famous thoroughfare. Over the centuries, it has changed and reinvented itself time and again. On the many walking tours, visitors learn about its history and stories of good times and bad. Moments of euphoria, hope, and despair at the outbreak of World War II. A war made possible only by its proximity to the port.

With the Nazi Party's rise to power in the 1930s, the political landscape changed dramatically. Germany was at war and began a massive rearmament program. Once again, the Port of Hamburg became a focal point. As the most important armaments production center, the region became a prime target. Shelters were needed to protect the war-essential workers. Without their labor, the war would have been lost quickly. Bunkers were required and constructed as rapidly as possible. Due to the geological conditions, the construction of these massive structures was only possible on the St. Pauli side of the Elbe River. Space was to be created near the Elbe for 40,000 dockworkers and their families. In just a few years, a variety of shelter types were built.

Join me as we journey into the past and together we'll decide what makes the most sense for its future use!

''ADAC prämierter Sinnes-Streifzug durch Speicherstadt & Hafencity''

Switching on your senses is allowed!

Get involved with Hamburg! With all your senses. Smell, taste and feel the historic Speicherstadt and the modern Hafencity. Learn interesting facts about Hamburg's famous Speichertstadt and the newly emerging Hafencity on our 90-minute sensory city tour. Get a feel for what it looked like here a hundred years ago, what typical smells could be heard and what connects them to this day. Discover cozy courtyards and modern buildings. Explore the smells of the old days, recognize the taste of today's Speicherstadt and experience exciting surprises.

Further information: https://www.rosinenfischer.de/stadtfuehrung-hamburg-speicherstadt-sinnes-streifzug/

Price: 25.00 / adult, 12.50 / child 7 - 14 years, free for children up to 6 years

1400 Tonnen Sand (ab 3 Jahre)

Why the Sandman runs out of dreams.

There's sand everywhere, right? Actually, sand is slowly becoming scarce because so many houses are built with it. Even our theater is built from 1400 tons of sand. Time to do a play about sand and take a closer look:
Have you ever looked at sand through a microscope and seen the tiny tardigrades that live on the grains? Did you know that even the lens of a microscope is made of sand? And what would happen if even the Sandman ran out of sand?

To complement the performance, "The Experimental Sandbox" is available in our stores: a box full of tools and ideas for experimenting in the sandbox – with sandpaper, magnifying glass, concrete mix, real gemstones, hourglass kit, booklet and much more.

FUNDUS THEATER / Research Theatre | Development: Sibylle Peters, Hanno Krieg, Weloba Mtaki | Set Design: Hanno Krieg | Performance: Hanno Krieg, Sibylle Peters, Weloba Mtaki | Materials Science Consultant: Zoe Laughlin, Institute of Making | Lighting: Brenda Alaís, Nicolas Wolf | Music: Ansuman Biswas

In collaboration with Lois Keidan and students from Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and Queen Mary University of London.

Funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media under the FAIR P(L)AY program.

400 Jahre Reeperbahn - Teil 1

Everyone knows the Reeperbahn, but the story behind its name is unfamiliar to many! To mark the 400th anniversary of the Reeperbahn(s), the Museum of Hamburg History, in cooperation with local historian Eva Decker and renowned city historian Dominik Kloss, is offering a program dedicated to the origins and forerunners of the St. Pauli district: what role did the ropewalkers and their ropewalks play over the past 400 years, and how did they shape St. Pauli? What traces of their history can still be found today in the district and its eastern neighbors? The tour is divided into two 90-minute parts, taking place on consecutive Sundays. Alternating between the first and last two centuries since 1626, the tours explain the reasons for the repeated relocation of this unique craft outside the city walls and the development of the St. Pauli suburb – always following in the footsteps of the ropemakers and their guild, as well as the milieu in which they lived and worked. Note: Tours must be booked individually. Duration: 90 minutes. Cost: €10 per person (€5 reduced). Meeting point Part 1: In front of the Museum of Hamburg History, Holstenwall 24, 20355 Hamburg (end of Millerntor Guardhouse). Meeting point Part 2: In front of the Millerntor Guardhouse, Millerntorplatz 20, 20359 Hamburg (end of Beatles Square). Recommended for adults and young people aged 14 and over. Part 2 of the tour can be found here.

A fox on the fairway

by Ken Ludwig

directed by Dave Earl

Witty dialogue, quirky characters, and the zany energy of American screwball comedies: From May 20 to 30, the Hamburg Players present “A Fox on the Fairway,” a fast-paced farce by American playwright Ken Ludwig, at the Theater an der Marschnerstraße.

Every year the Quail Valley Country Club takes on their rival, Crouching Squirrel, in a tournament – but this year, there is more at stake than just the trophy. Henry Bingham bets his life savings and his wife’s antique shop against his rival Dickie. Luckily, he can rely on his new assistant Justin, a golf prodigy, to win the day. But when Justin finds out his fiancée Louise has accidentally flushed his grandmother’s wedding ring down the toilet, his game falls apart. Will the frantic attempts to keep him focused save the day? Will Dickie keep the trophy? Or does Quail Valley have a secret weapon to outfox him?

Abenteuer Archäologie

The Hamburg Archaeological Museum presents the "Adventure of Archaeology" in an unusual world of experience, offering fascinating insights into the prehistory and early history of Northern Germany. By connecting past and present, history comes alive and becomes tangible for visitors of all ages. From the Ice Age to the modern era, the museum showcases 40,000 years of human history.

Please check the website for exact opening hours, including on public holidays.