In the organizer's words:

Pride and advantage

Guided tour with Margret Stohldreier

The exhibition shows a chapter of the city's history that has received little attention to date: While in the past the focus was primarily on the historical role of Duisburg's working class, the focus is now shifting to the upper middle classes. Prosperity, influence and social recognition were key values of these families. They profited from the growing economy, secured their status and had themselves immortalized in prestigious portraits.

But who was not among the winners? What happened to those who did not fit into the system or deliberately withdrew from it? The exhibition questions the social mechanisms and takes a critical look at social inequalities, classism and anti-feminism in the German Empire and during the Weimar Republic.

The exhibition can be seen at the Kultur- und Stadthistorisches Museum until March 29, 2026.

Price information:

The event is included in museum admission and costs 4.50 euros for adults and 2.00 euros for concessions.