When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition is open on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The exhibition takes place in the Erlangen City Library at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen.

How much does the admission cost?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition covers the history of the mastery right, women's education, professional recognition, professional home economics, and current issues related to supply, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Are there guided tours?

During the exhibition period, weekly curator-led tours and tours for school classes are planned.

How Home Economics Made History and Today Shapes the Future in Erlangen

Name: 100 Years of Mastery in Home Economics: We Master the Future
Start: 2026-11-09T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-09T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Erlangen

100 Years of Mastery in Home Economics: Experience History, Shape the Future

The exhibition "100 Years of Mastery in Home Economics: We Master the Future" highlights a significant chapter in vocational, women's, and social history in the Erlangen City Library. The focus is on the journey from the registration of the profession of home economist in the craft register in 1915 to the recognition of the first female masters in 1925.

A Milestone in Women's Vocational Education

With the mastery right, women were granted their first recognized access to vocational training in the fields of trades and crafts. The exhibition shows how professional qualification, economic independence, and social participation are interconnected. Historical documents and thematic exhibits vividly illustrate this change and place it within the development of professional home economics.

Home Economics between Everyday Life, Responsibility, and Future

The presentation not only looks back. It showcases the diversity of home economic competencies and bridges current questions surrounding sustainability, caregiving, supply, climate goals, and social responsibility. Thus, the exhibition appeals to history enthusiasts, professionals, apprentices, families, and anyone interested in women's education and career development.

Calm Atmosphere and In-Depth Tours

In the rooms of the city library, a focused exhibition atmosphere merges with cultural education. Weekly curator-led tours and tours for school classes deepen the historical background and open new perspectives on recognition, professional identity, and the future of professional home economics. The event planning of the DHB – Network Household e. V. thus combines information, mediation, and social exchange.

Conclusion: A Forgotten Chapter Becomes Visible

Visitors can expect an informative experience between vocational, women's, and social history. Those who wish to understand how the mastery right has shaped home economics and what significance qualified home economic work holds today will experience an enlightening exhibition visit at the Erlangen City Library. Admission is free.