Open Area

The Open Area – a novel space at the Kunst­mu­seum Wolfsburg. With its surfaces facing the urban landscape, it is available to interested city residents as well as to the region’s immediate and surroun­ding neighbors. As an open space of parti­ci­pa­tion, the Open Area is free of cost and invites visitors to linger, chat, or join in.

In close corre­spon­dence with the subjects of the current exhibi­tions, the art mediation team develops formats such as workshops, pop-up events and discus­sions in colla­bo­ra­tion with local initia­tives, associa­tions and partners of the City of Wolfsburg. The Open Area is a learning system: It considers itself as a platform for current issues. Here, we come together and discuss how we want to live in the future and which part arts and culture can play in our lives.

The program of the Open Area is open for parti­ci­pa­tion and evolves organi­cally through inspi­ra­tion drawn from the urban environ­ment. As free public space, the area is not intended for commer­cial use during the opening hours or whilst events are taking place in the Open Area. We ask everyone who is interested in using the space to employ the spirit of community and see it as a place for exchange and inspiration.

If you have any enquiries regarding partners­hips or specific project ideas, please feel free to contact openarea@kunstmuseum.de . For exclusive bookings outside of our normal schedule, please contact our event manage­ment team.

Come by, bring your ideas and your friends. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Open Area!

Why is there an Open Area?

As a museum with a societal mission, we want to work together with the local community even more closely and establish a ‘third place’ in Wolfsburg that is open for everyone. The Open Area is our playground for exploring social issues, parti­ci­pa­tion and democratic coexistence.

What can I do in the Open Area?

Here, you can actively get involved or take part in the varied program and engage in almost everything that is communal, creative and connec­ting. The rooms create space for exchange without the pressure to consume and act as inspiring meeting place for a wide variety of activi­ties. These include readings, workshops, concerts, cooking events, artistic inter­ven­tions, dancing, group discus­sions and much more.

Where do I find the Open Area and when is it open?

The Open Area is situated on the ground floor of the Kunst­mu­seum Wolfsburg. It consists of the Studio, room Ato and the Japanese Garden, all of which offer a clear connec­tion the surroun­ding urban space or the Holler­platz. The Open Area does not have regular opening hours. The program can be found in our event calendar or on Instagram. The pavilion in front of the museum is the special exception. It is open to the public all year round and can be used as a public area outside of the event schedule.

How can I take part in the program?

The Open Area events are free of charge and open to everyone, there is no need for a museum ticket. You can either drop by sponta­ne­ously and be inspired, or pick out specific events from our event calendar. If you have an initia­tive or a project idea of your own that would be a good fit for the Open Area just send us an e‑mail to openarea@kunstmuseum.de – we are looking forward to hearing new ideas!