When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from May 3, 2026, to September 13, 2026. The recorded date is July 28, 2026, at 09:00 AM.

Where does the event take place?

At the Erlangen City Museum at Martin-Luther-Platz 9, 91054 Erlangen.

What does admission cost?

Regular admission costs €6, reduced €3.50.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, according to visitor information, there is an elevator, wheelchair access, and a disabled restroom.

Are there any guidelines for the visit?

Jackets and larger bags must be checked, and food and drink are not permitted in the exhibition rooms.

What is the exhibition about?

About Walter Moers as a comic artist, author, and fantasy storyteller, with a focus on Captain Bluebear, The Little Asshole, Zamonien, and Qwert.

Walter Moers in Erlangen: When Comic, Fantasy and Wit Blow Up a Museum

Name: What's there to laugh about? The Comedic Art of Walter Moers
Start: 2026-07-28T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-28T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Erlangen

Walter Moers brings a smile to Erlangen

At the Erlangen City Museum, linguistic wit meets drawing art, fantasy meets fine provocation, and comics meet cult status. The exhibition What's there to laugh about? The Comedic Art of Walter Moers will showcase a large exhibition of the author and illustrator starting May 3, 2026, who has influenced whole generations with Captain Bluebear, The Little Asshole, and Zamonien. The exhibition runs until September 13, 2026, and is one of the literary-comedic highlights of the Erlangen museum year. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))

When Humor, Fantasy, and Illustration Collide

Walter Moers masters the art of punchline delivery like others handle small talk at the museum ticket counter. His books and comics combine satire, wordplay, and visual wit into a laugh experience with substance. This is precisely where the fascination lies: Moers does not just tell stories; he builds entire worlds where every detail works towards the next surprise. The exhibition showcases this mix of stand-up energy of fantasy and precise stage presence on paper. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))

What Visitors Can Expect

At the center are hundreds of drawings, oil paintings, models, and puppets, as well as original pieces from the latest bestseller Qwert. This is not a quiet flipping through an artist's life, but rather a visual comedy atmosphere with a literary foundation. Those who know Moers will immediately recognize the shift from dark humor, absurd characters, and brilliant narrative technique. For those who don't know him yet, this is a very good introduction with a high recognition value. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))

A Location with Museum Calm but Good Connections

The Erlangen City Museum is located at Martin-Luther-Platz 9, just about 750 meters from the main train station. The Martin-Luther-Platz bus stop is right in front of the entrance. The building offers a cloakroom, lockers, and free BayernWLAN; furthermore, the museum is equipped with an elevator, wheelchair access, and a disabled restroom. For visits, jackets and larger bags must be checked, and food and drink are not allowed indoors. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/ihr-besuch/informationen))

Why This Exhibition is More Than Just a Comic

Moers combines high comedy with literary precision. His art thrives on the interaction between text and image, rhythm and timing, satirical sharpness, and affectionate exaggeration. This is exactly what makes the exhibition at the City Museum so appealing: it showcases an artist who is already much more than just a comic author, namely a storyteller with cult factor and astonishing breadth. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: In Erlangen, there is an exhibition that is just as smart as it is funny and opens the perspective on Walter Moers from all sides. Anyone who craves fantasy, drawings, and literary punchlines should experience this exhibition live. ([stadtmuseum-erlangen.de](https://stadtmuseum-erlangen.de/de/sonderausstellungen/walter-moers?utm_source=openai))