Bremerhaven: New exhibition shows emigration into space!

Bremerhaven: New exhibition shows emigration into space!

An exciting special exhibition will open in the German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven on Saturday, July 4, 2025, entitled "The Temptation of Space. Emigrate to the Moon, Mars, Venus?" carries. This exhibition, which will be on view until January 7, 2026, invites visitors to think about the possibilities of emigrating into space. Director Simone Blaschka draws interesting parallels to the history of human migration.

The show not only addresses the economic and political reasons for emigration, but also the challenges caused by natural disasters. These aspects are currently of great importance as more and more people are leaving their homes to find better living conditions. Blaschka makes it clear that space could act as a possible “backup option” for humanity should disasters occur on Earth; a perspective that makes you think.

The connection between history and future

The exhibition combines elements from history, science, art and science fiction. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire a model of the Ariane 5 launch vehicle and gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of space travel. The connection to historical emigration is particularly impressive: between 1815 and 1930, around 55 to 60 million Europeans emigrated overseas, with North America being the main destination region, as the platform of the Federal Agency for Civic Education explains. This migration was not just a modern phenomenon; There were also significant population movements in earlier centuries.

The exhibition raises the question of what migration means for humanity. Are we ready to conquer the skies as previous generations did the seas? Will we soon pack our bags and head for the Moon, Mars or Venus? The world describes this as an interesting narrative that reflects both our current and future aspirations.

Cultural reflection

Simone Blaschka emphasizes that the exhibition is not only intended to answer the historical parallels, but also to stimulate reflection on the future role of humanity. At a time when migration is intensified by crises and conflicts, the topic remains relevant. European history shows us that migration is closely linked to the development and change of societies. Much of this migration was concentrated in overseas territories that were easily accessible due to their local language and culture, influencing the dynamics of global migration for centuries. The Federal Agency for Civic Education highlights that migration has been a central element of social change since human history.

The questions raised in Bremerhaven are not just hypothetical in nature, but invite society to think about its own future. The exhibition plays an important role in giving visitors the opportunity to engage with new ideas and perspectives.