My Hamburg! Will you tell us your story?

HAMBURG IS DIVERSE AND FULL OF STORIES. YOURS IS ONE OF THEM! WILL YOU TELL US YOUR STORY?

Many perspectives of people from Hamburg’s urban society have not yet been reflected in the Museum of Hamburg History (MHG). We want to change this with this project.

With the help of public participation – these can be digital formats, but also mobile anchors or meeting points in public places in the various city districts – we want to encourage Hamburg residents to share the realities of their lives.

During its modernization, the MHG invites people to tell their stories so that some of them can find their way into the collections and exhibitions in the long term.

We invite you to share your story with us. Whether short, long, serious or humorous – everything is welcome. What connects you to Hamburg? What brought you here? What keeps you here? Where is your Hamburg? Feel free to share something about your life and everyday life in the city or in your district, your wishes and hopes for Hamburg.

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Stories

Fuhlsbüttel Lock Holger, 68 Jahre, Fuhlsbüttel

My Hamburg is my neighbourhood. Although I worked in the city for decades and associate the area around the Rathausmarkt and the harbour with this city, as well as the pubs in St. Georg and the Schanze, I have always lived in Fuhlsbüttel. I was born here, but my parents…

Schleusenanlage mit Bäumen und Häusern im Hintergrund

The young woman and the mean door Jessica, St. Pauli

A true story in the guise of a fairy tale. About a young woman with a mental disability looking for a job. Once upon a time in a land by a mighty river, there was a town known for its pirate castle. In it lived Astrid Bechersturtz, a young woman…

MY HAMBURG ON THE ROAD!
IN THE MILLERNTOR GUARD HOUSE

We were at the Millerntorwache at the beginning of December and had a great time there. We were very pleased to get in touch with many interested people right at the start of the project and to exchange ideas. The conversations were inspiring and showed us how much the people of this city have to tell. A big thank you goes to everyone who visited us and shared their thoughts and experiences with us!

The best thing is that in these first few days we have received great stories in many different ways (from hand to hand, by post, via digital format…), which we will now upload bit by bit. We are already looking forward to the next date and location, which we will announce soon, and the time in between, when we receive your texts, photos, videos and audio voices. Be there and join in!

THE NEXT DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Zwei Personen beantworten Fragen am Monitor

Menschen in der Millerntorwache vor dem Wandbild

Gäste sitzen und sprechen vor der Millerntorwache

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