When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition is open from September 13 to November 8, 2026, from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM.

What is the entrance fee?

Admission to the exhibition on the ground floor of the Cavazzen Museum is free.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition is located on the ground floor of the Cavazzen Museum, Marktplatz 6, 88131 Lindau.

What themes does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition covers anniversaries from politics, culture, science, and urban development, including Lindau's return to the Free State of Bavaria, the first Lindau Nobel Laureate meetings, 50 years of pedestrian zones, and the incorporation of Ober- and Unterreitnau.

Are there guided tours or workshops related to the exhibition?

Information about special guided tours or workshops for this exhibition will follow.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

Information about specific accessibility will follow.

Discover Lindau Anniversaries: City History, Science, and Culture at the Cavazzen Museum

Name: Exhibition “Lindau Anniversaries – How Time Flies”
Start: 2026-10-20T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Cavazzen Museum

When History Comes Alive: Lindau Anniversaries at the Cavazzen Museum

How do political upheavals, cultural milestones, scientific successes, and urban developments shape a city's memory? The exhibition “Lindau Anniversaries – How Time Flies” invites visitors on the ground floor of the Cavazzen Museum to discover selected anniversaries of the year 2026 and experience Lindau's city history as a multifaceted cultural memory.

City History Reflected in Significant Anniversaries

The exhibition connects historical events with the everyday life and identity of Lindau. The focus is on round and half-round anniversaries that make political changes, cultural developments, and scientific encounters visible. The presentation shows how specific dates become reference points and continue to resonate into the present.

The Bavarian District of Lindau and the Return to Bavaria

An impressive chapter is dedicated to the post-war period. Under French occupation, Lindau held a special position within the newly established Bavarian district of Lindau. The district, separated from the rest of Bavaria, had a semi-autonomous status and regulated its own legislation. In 1956, Lindau returned to the Free State of Bavaria – a historical turning point whose significance is vividly conveyed in the exhibition.

Science, Culture, and Lake Constance in 1951

The examination of events in a historical context also leads to the events of the year 1951. At that time, Nobel laureates first met with scientific newcomers during the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. Additionally, the first Round Um started on Lake Constance, while the new city theater was reopened with Mozart's “The Marriage of Figaro.” Science, music, and maritime tradition appear here as closely interconnected facets of city history.

Memory Sites and Community Development

Other exhibition themes range from 50 years of pedestrian zones to the incorporation of Ober- and Unterreitnau, which nearly doubled the area of Lindau. The Villa Toscana, as the seat of the city administration for 100 years, also receives its own historical reference point. The curation makes visible how architecture, administration, and public spaces shape the aesthetic and social experience of a city.

An Accessible Place for Cultural Education

The exhibition is set up in the so-called city square on the ground floor of the Cavazzen Museum. This open museum area combines historical information with a low-threshold form of cultural education. The exhibition atmosphere invites lingering, reading, and reflection – right in the heart of Lindau Island and accessible free of charge.

Conclusion: Rediscovering Lindau Through Its Anniversaries

“Lindau Anniversaries – How Time Flies” offers a concentrated view of the political, cultural, scientific, and urban development lines of the island city. Visitors can expect an informative art experience in the historic Cavazzen that connects the past with the present. Anyone who wants to not only see Lindau but also understand its history should definitely visit this exhibition live.