Bauhaus Opening of the Centennial Exhibitions — To the Substance

The opening on March 28, 2026, marks the conceptual and symbolic start of the jubilee year. Five new exhibitions open simultaneously at five original Bauhaus sites in Dessau – each dedicated to a central Bauhaus material (glass, concrete, metal, brick, steel, wood, membrane, slats) and its contemporary reinterpretation. Additionally, the foundation presents a textile installation «Flagship» at the Studio Building throughout the opening weekend.

The program, from day into night – ceremonial opening in the morning, curatorial tours in the afternoon, panel discussions with international voices, and the Metallic Dance Club as the evening event – demonstrates how the foundation understands the Bauhaus concept in the 21st century: not just design history, but active contemporary practice.

Saturday, March 28, 2026 — Grand Opening Day

• 11:00 AM — Ceremonial Opening in the Bauhaus Building with greetings and musical accompaniment
• 1:00 PM — Opening tours of «Glass | Concrete | Metal» (Bauhaus Building)
• 2:00 PM — Tour of «Algae | Rubble | CO₂» (former Zeeck Department Store)
• 3:00 PM — Panel discussions with architects, designers, and scientists
• 4:00 PM — Tour of «Brick | Shed | Electricity» (historic Employment Office by Gropius)
• 5:00 PM — Tours of «Sheet Metal | Membrane | Porthole» (Steel House) and «Slats | Purlin | Node» (Junkers Slats House)
• 6:00 PM–1:00 AM — Metallic Dance Club at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences with installations, performances, and DJ sets

Sunday, March 29, 2026 — Second Opening Day

• All day — Exhibitions open, further tours, «Flagship» textile installation at the Studio Building

Detailed program and tickets at bauhaus-dessau.de.

Getting There

By train to Dessau Hauptbahnhof (main station), then a 10–15 minute walk to the Bauhaus building or take tram/bus line 1/3. By car, take the A9 (exit Dessau-Süd) or A14. Parking is available at Gropiusallee and at the Bauhaus Museum by the city park.

Admission & Times

Opening day Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. Metallic Dance Club at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Sunday, March 29). Admission and registration details via the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation – find more information at bauhaus-dessau.de.

Families & Dogs

Family-friendly during the day; curatorial tours are mostly geared towards adults. Dogs are not allowed in the exhibition spaces.

Further Information

Program partners include Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Bauhaus Museum Dessau, Anhaltisches Theater Dessau, and municipal partners. Travel information and accompanying program details are available at visitdessau.com.