When does the exhibition run?

The exhibition runs from May 3, 2026, to September 13, 2026, at the Erlangen City Museum.

Where is the event taking place?

At the Erlangen City Museum, Cedernstraße 1, 91054 Erlangen.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the Erlangen City Museum is barrier-free accessible.

Is there a cloakroom?

Yes, jackets and larger bags can be deposited at the cloakroom. There are also lockers for a 1 Euro deposit.

What's the best way to get to the city center?

In Erlangen's city center, all bus lines within the free city center area have been running without tickets since January 1, 2024.

Erlangen discovers Walter Moers: Comic, Fantasy, and Bitterly Evil Wit in the Museum

Name: What's so funny about that? The comic art of Walter Moers
Start: 2026-05-20T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtmuseum Erlangen

When Zamonien comes to Erlangen, even the museum becomes a laughter laboratory

Walter Moers is one of the most original storytellers in contemporary German-language literature. The Erlangen City Museum is dedicating a comprehensive exhibition to his work, which runs from May 3 to September 13, 2026, opening up a view of comics, characters, fantasy, and fine black humor. Those expecting a dry museum experience will rather get a clever, quirky sparkling journey through one of the country's most comical visual and narrative worlds. ([kunstkulturquartier.de](https://www.kunstkulturquartier.de/programm/tanz-theater/detail/427166/1/1/1/2026-05-19/09-00?cHash=3a5e3c3ad09056ecdf1b5ae97ec5f5bb))

Between Captain Bluebear and Little Asshole

Moers is a double talent with announcement: a drawing author and a writing illustrator, a pop culture generator and punchline architect. The exhibition spans the range from his early comic works through the cult of Captain Bluebear to the Zamonien series, which has long created its own cosmos of linguistic wit, narrative art, and fantasy. That’s exactly what makes it appealing: literature, comic, and comedy atmosphere meet here without stealing each other's spotlight. ([kunstkulturquartier.de](https://www.kunstkulturquartier.de/programm/tanz-theater/detail/427166/1/1/1/2026-05-19/09-00?cHash=3a5e3c3ad09056ecdf1b5ae97ec5f5bb))

A museum that doesn't whisper quietly but grins

The Erlangen City Museum is located in the former Old Town Hall at Cedernstraße 1. According to city information, the building is accessible; furthermore, the free public transport in the city center has been running through Erlangen since January 1, 2024, making the journey significantly more relaxed than any parking showdown at the front door. For larger bags and jackets, there is a cloakroom with lockers. ([ratsinfo.erlangen.de](https://ratsinfo.erlangen.de/getfile.asp?id=18082564&type=do))

Why this exhibition is more than nostalgia

Moers' work thrives on timing, wordplay, and a stage presence on paper. His characters are not decorative side roles but comedic engines that drive readers through absurdly precise worlds. That’s exactly where the strength of this exhibition lies: it shows how comic, satire, and fantasy create a style that has long occupied fans, critics, and cultural audiences alike. ([kunstkulturquartier.de](https://www.kunstkulturquartier.de/programm/tanz-theater/detail/427166/1/1/1/2026-05-19/09-00?cHash=3a5e3c3ad09056ecdf1b5ae97ec5f5bb))

Conclusion: For everyone who enjoys laughing out loud at good art

This exhibition promises not a quiet ticking off of display cases, but a lively laughter experience with wit, fantasy, and a lot of Moers magic. Those who crave clever comic art, literary digressions, and an exhibition with real cult factor should experience Erlangen live. ([kunstkulturquartier.de](https://www.kunstkulturquartier.de/programm/tanz-theater/detail/427166/1/1/1/2026-05-19/09-00?cHash=3a5e3c3ad09056ecdf1b5ae97ec5f5bb))