Is admission to the exhibition charged?

No, admission is free. No ticket is required to visit the exhibitions.

What are the opening hours of the NS Document Center Munich?

The building is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It is also open on public holidays, even if they fall on a Monday.

Are there tours or a supporting program?

Yes, there is a preliminary supporting program for the exhibition with an open tour, curator tours, discussion formats, a film screening, and a Spring School.

Is the building accessible?

Yes, the NS Document Center Munich is accessible for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users. All exhibition areas are reachable.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Photography is only allowed for private use. A written permission is required in advance for commercial photos or reporting.

Where is the museum located?

The NS Document Center Munich is located at Max-Mannheimer-Platz 1 in 80333 Munich.

Contemporary art at the NS Document Center Munich: War, memory, and hope

Name: ... so that the sound of war diminishes, its roar
Start: 2026-04-05T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-05T21:00:00+02:00
Location: NS-Dokumentationszentrum München

An exhibition about war, memory, and the language of art

The NS Document Center Munich opens an exhibition titled ... so that the sound of war diminishes, its roar, which understands contemporary art as a place of reflection and remembrance. Twelve international artists dedicate themselves to the aftermath of wars since 1945, the traces of violence, flight, loss, and reconstruction, and question how historical traumas are inscribed in the present and future.

Art as critical mourning work

The exhibition title refers to Marguerite Duras and marks a stance of precise, open mourning work. The works shown, including painting, video, sound, graphics, and sculpture, connect aesthetic experience with historical responsibility. In the interplay of image, space, and sound, an exhibition atmosphere is created that not only informs but also takes the viewing of works seriously as a mental and sensory experience.

International positions, clear perspectives

With works by Chantal Akerman, Nikita Kadan, Jean Katambayi Mukendi, Tarik Kiswanson, Hiwa K, Atalya Laufer, Selma Selman, Hito Steyerl, Sung Tieu, Miloš Trakilović, Ian Waelder, and Leyla Yenirce, the curation brings together different artistic signatures into a multi-voiced panorama. The works negotiate fragments of memory, the passing on of experience through generations, and the question of how societal wounds manifest in images, objects, and narratives.

A place for cultural education and relevance to the present

The NS Document Center Munich supplements the exhibition with a free brochure containing work descriptions and a glossary of terms. Additionally, there is a preliminary supporting program with an open tour, curator tours, discussion formats, a film screening, and a Spring School. This makes the exhibition a place of learning, where art history, political education, and cultural education intersect.

Visit the house at Königsplatz

Admission is free. The building is accessible, featuring two elevators, accessible restrooms, and options to borrow folding chairs and wheelchairs. There are educational offers for groups, as well as a free media guide in easy-to-understand language, along with offerings for families, youth, and groups. Photography is allowed in the exhibitions only for private use.

Conclusion: This exhibition offers not just mere observation, but an intense art experience between memory, empathy, and critical thinking. Those who want to experience contemporary art with historical depth and social urgency should definitely visit this place live.