Magical worlds: New exhibition in the Übersee-Museum Bremen opens soon!

Magical worlds: New exhibition in the Übersee-Museum Bremen opens soon!

Things will get exciting in Bremen from October 18, 2025, because the Übersee-Museum opened an exciting new special exhibition on the topic of “Magic”. This exhibition will be on display until April 7, 2026 on an area of ​​around 800 square meters. Over 400 objects from all over the world are exhibited here and enable visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of magic.

The title “Magic” highlights the diversity of magical creation. The thematic focus ranges from healing arts and shamanism to Western magic, neo-shamanism and ecofeminist witch movements. Both historical and modern perspectives on the topic are offered. Particularly exciting is the inclusion of stage magic, with examples such as the famous magician Robert Houdin, who thrilled large audiences with his impressive illusions. Visitors can even immerse themselves in the “Forest of Magic”, and the exhibition initially invites them to explore the various facets of this mysterious topic, as t-online.de reports.

Magical objects and practices

A central component of the exhibition is natural magic, which is understood to be one of the oldest forms. From healing stones to objects of natural magic to historical magic props - the objects tell of a deep-rooted connection between humans and nature. Another highlight are the explanations of various magical practices that are deeply anchored in human history. The word “magic” comes from Latin and first appeared in ancient civilizations. These traditions are still alive today and are clearly presented in the exhibition, as explained on uebersee-museum.de.

The exhibition is divided into four areas that comprehensively cover the various aspects of magic. The historical fluctuation between belief and knowledge is also discussed here. What is particularly worth noting is that magic is often understood as something supernatural, as opposed to religion, which it is often viewed as, but there are fluid transitions between these two realms. The appreciation of magic varies across cultures, which opens another exciting window into human history. The first written evidence of magical practices comes from the Mesopotamian and ancient Egyptian civilizations, with magicians in particular being considered highly respected in Sumerian and Akkadian society, according to Wikipedia.

A place of exploration

The Übersee-Museum Bremen, which opened in 1896, is known for its collection that combines ethnography, natural history and commercial history. The “Magic” exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the deep and often mystical traditions that shape the hemisphere of magic. The inclusion of superstitions, illusions and the associated emotions in particular rounds off the experience.

The best thing to do is walk past and let yourself be enchanted by the mystical aura that is in the air. Flyers accompanying the event program also encourage active participation. So if you're looking for an exciting and educational destination, you shouldn't miss the exhibition in the Übersee-Museum!