VHS course ‘Decolonising Practice in the Weltkulturen Museum’

A co-operation between the Volkshochschule Frankfurt and the Weltkulturen Museum

Course dates: 29 Oct. 2024 - 19 Nov. 2024, 4x Tue, 5.00 - 7.30 pm

Decolonising Practice at the Weltkulturen Museum New perspectives on global relations Why decolonisation? Why now and why at the Weltkulturen Museum in Frankfurt? As a place that was founded in the middle of the German colonial era and that has helped to shape the image of ‘the others’ for decades, the Weltkulturen Museum today faces the central task of supporting decolonising processes. Participants will explore the museum's colonial legacy, Eurocentric notions of the world, current restitution debates and colonial continuities in our everyday lives. The focus is on marginalised voices and empowering strategies. Elements included: discussions with museum staff, European colonial history, exploration of world maps, visit to a depot and visit to the exhibition ‘COUNTRY BIN PULL'EM. A shared look back’. Course leaders: Julia Albrecht and Stephanie Endter A one-off entrance fee is payable on site when visiting the exhibition. 

Registration via the VHS Frankfurt.

Weltkulturen Museum, Schaumainkai 29
The course price is 28 euros. When visiting the exhibition, the entrance fee must be paid once on site.