When can the exhibition be visited?

On Monday, November 2, 2026, the exhibition is open from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Where is the event taking place?

The exhibition can be seen at the Erlangen City Library at Marktplatz 1 in 91054 Erlangen.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition covers the history of mastery rights, women's vocational education, social recognition, as well as current tasks and future perspectives of professional home economics.

Are there guided tours available?

Weekly curator-led tours will take place during the exhibition period. Tours for school classes are also planned.

Who is the exhibition suitable for?

The exhibition is aimed at history enthusiasts, professionals, trainees, school classes, and anyone interested in home economics, vocational education, and social change.

How Home Economics Made History and Makes the Future Visible in Erlangen

Name: 100 Years of Mastery Rights in Home Economics: We Master the Future
Start: 2026-11-02T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-02T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Erlangen

100 Years of Mastery Rights in Home Economics: Understanding History, Shaping the Future

The exhibition 100 Years of Mastery Rights in Home Economics: We Master the Future brings to light a significant chapter in professional, women's, and social history at the Erlangen City Library. On November 2, 2026, visitors will experience an informative presentation on professional recognition, social participation, and the future of professional home economics.

A Milestone in Women's Vocational Education

The focus is on the year 1925: At that time, the first female masters of home economics received their recognition. This followed the registration of the profession of home economist in the artisans' register in 1915. The mastery rights opened up an independent path for women in vocational education in trades and crafts and strengthened their economic independence.

Home Economics as a Professional Field of Knowledge

The exhibition shines a light on home economics, moving it out of the shadows of a private everyday activity. Planning, provision, organization, hygiene, sustainability, care, support, and responsibility for communal living are among the diverse competencies of this professional field. Historical documents and exhibits demonstrate how professional home economics has developed and the significance it holds for families, institutions, and society.

Calm Exhibition Atmosphere with Current References

In the rooms of the city library, historical memory connects with cultural education. The focused exhibition atmosphere invites detailed examination and engagement with questions surrounding equality, vocational qualification, and social responsibility. At the same time, attention is directed towards current challenges such as sustainability, care, support, securing skilled workers, and demographic change.

Curator Tours and Educational Offerings

Weekly curator-led tours deepen the historical background of the mastery rights and open up additional perspectives on the development of home economics professions. Tours for school classes are also planned. Thus, the event connects professional event management with a clear educational mandate and a versatile target audience approach for history enthusiasts, professionals, trainees, and families.

Conclusion: A Forgotten Chapter Becomes Visible

The exhibition offers an informative event experience bridging professional, women's, and social history. Those who want to trace historical educational paths and reevaluate the significance of professional home economics for the present and future should visit the presentation live on November 2, 2026, at the Erlangen City Library. Admission is free.