When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition can be visited from October 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. during the opening hours of the Erlangen City Library. The city library is open on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Are there guided tours through the exhibition?

Yes, weekly curator tours are offered for the exhibition.

Where is the exhibition held?

The exhibition is held at the Erlangen City Library in Palais Stutterheim at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition covers the history of master rights, vocational education for women, the professionalization of home economics, and current tasks in care, support, sustainability, and demographic change.

How long will the exhibition run?

The exhibition will be on view at the Erlangen City Library from October 15 to November 30, 2026.

100 Years of Master Rights: How Home Economics Connects Women's Education and Future in Erlangen

Name: 100 Years of Master Rights in Home Economics: We Master the Future
Start: 2026-10-26T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-26T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Erlangen

100 Years of Master Rights in Home Economics: Making History Visible, Shaping the Future

The exhibition 100 Years of Master Rights in Home Economics: We Master the Future at the Erlangen City Library makes a significant chapter of professional, women's, and social history tangible. The focus is on the historical path from the registration of the profession of home economist in the artisans' register in 1915 to the awarding of the first master certificates to women home economists in 1925.

Professional Recognition as Cultural Historical Change

Historical documents, posters, and exhibits tell the story of early educational pathways and the professionalization of home economics. The presentation shows how vocational education contributed to the economic and social independence of women. Thus, the exhibition connects a precise historical review with questions of equality, recognition, and participation.

Home Economics Between Tradition and Future

The exhibition also focuses on the present. Professional home economics today encompasses much more than traditional household management: care, support, family assistance, sustainability, and the handling of demographic change are among its central tasks. The exhibits illustrate the competencies, areas of responsibility, and career prospects associated with qualified home economic work.

A Concentrated Art Experience with Historical Claims

In the rooms of the Erlangen City Library, a quiet exhibition atmosphere is created that invites careful examination of the works and engagement with historical image and text sources. The visual design with 21 posters and complementary exhibits combines documentary accuracy with vivid communication. The aesthetic experience here is not found in classical painting or sculpture, but in the carefully curated encounter with everyday history, educational biographies, and social development.

Cultural Education for History Enthusiasts and Professionals

The exhibition, supported by DHB – Network Household e.V., addresses history-interested visitors as well as professionals, trainees, and people interested in home economics and social development. Weekly guided tours by curators deepen the historical contexts and open additional perspectives on the significance of home economics professions.

Conclusion: An Important Part of Women's History Comes Alive

Anyone wanting to learn about vocational education, women's emancipation, and social change from a unique perspective will experience an informative and inspiring exhibition in Erlangen. The presentation invites visitors to make historical achievements visible and reconsider the future of professional home economics. A visit enriches cultural education and creates space for a sustainable aesthetic experience.