30 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Anniversary of Bauhaus Heritage in Weimar
In 1996, the Bauhaus sites in Weimar and Dessau were designated the status of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This recognition and inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List were significant steps toward permanently anchoring the Bauhaus in international cultural memory. The inclusion was also crucial for the sustainable preservation and public awareness of the Bauhaus heritage. Over the years, numerous individuals have contributed to the preservation, scientific research, and contemporary and educational presentation of the historic Bauhaus through their commitment and perseverance.
2026 is the 30th anniversary of the Bauhaus sites’ inclusion in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites; to celebrate this occasion, the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, the Klassik Stiftung Weimar, and the city of Weimar will be bringing the Bauhaus and its eventful history to life through various events and exhibitions. A broad range of events are planned and intended to recognise the significance of the Bauhaus as cultural heritage, its continuing influence, and the historical developments surrounding its preservation and reception.
Excerpt From the Anniversary Programme:
19 March to 13 July 2026
History Meets the Present
UNESCO Bauhaus sites in Weimar, Dessau, and Bernau reflected across history and through different lenses
30th Anniversary Exhibition of UNESCO World Heritage
Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
19 March to 9 November 2026
Haus Am Horn
A History of Use 1923-1973-2023
Projection Show in the Bauhaus-Museum Weimar (basement)
5 to 7 June 2026
»An die Substanz« Pop-Up Exhibition at the Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar University Library
7 June 2026
UNESCO World Heritage Day
»Das Bauhaus und seine Stätten in Weimar und Dessau« 30th Anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Status Celebration
Maurice-Halbwachs-Auditorium, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
21 August to 9 November 2026
Gerhard Marcks. Early Woodcuts by the Bauhaus Master
Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
Year Round: Bauhaus Walks
SHORT WALK through the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar buildings
November until March: Fridays and Saturdays at 2 pm; Duration: 1.5 hours
April until October: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2 pm, Duration: 1.5 hours
LONG WALK through the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar buildings and the Haus am Horn
April until October: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2 pm, Duration: 2.5 hours
Further information:
https://www.uni-weimar.de/de/universitaet/profil/unesco-welterbe/
https://www.uni-weimar.de/de/universitaet/profil/besuchen-sie-uns/bauhaus-spaziergang