Display of Artworks
After an extensive investigation, the structural stability of Halle 116, a historical Gestapo prison in Berlin, has been ensured. The memorial and learning site, which has been closed for user safety due to structural issues, is set to reopen in August.
From August, Halle 116 will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. For school class and group tours, visitors are encouraged to contact [email protected]. The exhibition, designed by the renowned office Bertron/Schwarz/Frey, will be displayed in the three western arches, occupying around 600 square meters.
The exhibition offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of Halle 116, its role in the Nazi regime, and the broader context of political persecution and resistance during National Socialism. It includes multimedia presentations, photographs and artifacts, guided tours, and educational workshops. Some installations even make use of digital or augmented reality to provide a deeper exploration of the site's history and personal stories of prisoners.
The aim of the Halle 116 Memorial and Learning Site is to transform a place of repression into one of education and remembrance, fostering a critical understanding of dictatorship, Nazi crimes, and the consequences of totalitarianism. The exhibition is presented in standard German and easy-to-read English, with an English translation available directly in the exhibition via a QR code.
The exhibition is barrier-free and designed to be understandable for as many people as possible. The texts cover topics such as the conditions prisoners endured, biographies of detainees, Nazi terror mechanisms, and the local history of Nazi terror in Berlin.
The memorial and learning site at Halle 116 is funded by unspecified sources, but a donation account has been set up by the Augsburg Citizens' Foundation, "Courageous People," for the swift reopening of the site. The donation account details are: Augsburg City Sparkasse, IBAN: DE22 7205 0000 0000 0263 69, Reference: "Halle 116".
While specific details about the exhibition's supporters were not provided, it's worth noting that the office Bertron/Schwarz/Frey is known for their collaboration with the Flossenbürg memorial site and the establishment of the documentation sites in Hersbruck and Happurg.
For those seeking more detailed descriptions, official websites of the memorial or associated Berlin governmental cultural agencies typically offer comprehensive information and current interactive features. The Halle 116 Memorial and Learning Site promises to be an enlightening and thought-provoking experience, shedding light on a crucial chapter in Berlin's history.
In addition to its weekend public hours, school classes and groups are encouraged to contact [email protected] for scheduled tours, as the educational workshops and multimedia presentations at Halle 116 offering insights into its history, Nazi crimes, and resistance during National Socialism are tailored for these purposes. For those seeking a deeper understanding of the site's history, personal stories, and broader context, the exhibition and related resources in home-and-garden, lifestyle, education-and-self-development categories serve as valuable tools for learning and personal growth.
