Downtown Highlights: Art Between Tower and Slaughterhouse

Currently, a curated double feature is unfolding at two very different locations – the Weytterturm and the municipal gallery in Hall II of the Old Slaughterhouse. The focus is on utopian thinking and alternative concepts of life and society, implemented in painting, installation, photography, and media art.

The exhibition is ideal to integrate into a city stroll: from the marketplace to the tower, on to Hall II – with cafés, shops, and Straubing’s city life in between.

Opening Hours

• Hall II in the Old Slaughterhouse: Thursdays 4–8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 11 am–5 pm
• Weytterturm: Saturdays and Sundays 2–5 pm
• Finissage: March 1, 2026, 3 pm

Thursday evenings offer extended opening hours in Hall II – ideal for conversations, spontaneous encounters, and small accompanying formats. On weekends, the combination of tower and industrial architecture creates contrasts and new perspectives on the city and art.

Art at the Harbor: “Color Sound – Sound Color” at the Start-up Center

Just a few minutes outside the city center, the Technology and Start-up Center shows how art and innovation go hand in hand. Under the title “Color Sound – Sound Color,” paintings by Max Huber and Herbert Muckenschnabl are currently on display – color fields and rhythms respond to each other like in a silent concert.

The exhibition runs as a series of appointments and is particularly suitable for visits on weekdays. Since the building is used as a workplace and start-up location during the day, short art breaks can be easily integrated into everyday life – an inspiring tour before a meeting or a shared end of the day in the exhibition rooms.

As a rule, the house shows two exhibitions per year over several months. For the regional scene, it is a reliable place with a professional setting and a low threshold for visitors.

Evergreen Museum: City and Regional History from Late February

The City and Regional Museum is the stable anchor in cultural life – with stations from prehistory and early history through Roman times and the early Middle Ages (“Baiern found!”) to more recent city development and sacred art.

Opening Hours and Season

• Regular: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
• Winter break: January 7 to end of February (reopens from end of February 2026)

If you are planning a visit, it is best to take the winter break into account. From the end of February 2026, the house will be accessible again; in addition to the permanent exhibition, special presentations are possible at times. The museum also includes the archaeological Roman Park outdoors – ideal for a combined indoor-outdoor experience in good weather.

Large Consumer Show in Late Summer 2026

Parallel to the summer folk festival, the large consumer show is expected for late summer 2026: a diverse trade fair world of stands, themed areas, and exhibitors – from regional products to crafts and technology to leisure and lifestyle offerings. Families, interested parties, and companies come into direct conversation here; many combine the fair visit with a day at the folk festival.

For a productive visit, it is advisable to allow enough time to explore several halls and have conversations with exhibitors. Official dates and program details are usually published by the city in advance of the event.

Zoo as Gallery: Nature, Photography & Quiet Stories

In the Dannerhaus of the zoo, exhibitions on nature and environmental topics are regularly created – a quiet counterpoint to the lively park scene. Large-format photographic works focusing on biodiversity and fragile ecosystems invite you to pause.

Zoo Opening Hours

• November to February: 9:00 am–4:45 pm
• March to October: 9:00 am–6:45 pm

For those interested in photography and nature, it is worth keeping an eye on upcoming themes and accompanying programs in the coming months of 2026.

Practical Tips for Your Culture Day 2026

• Combine opening hours: Start during the week in Hall II (long Thursday windows) and plan the Weytterturm for the afternoon on the weekend.
• Plan the museum: From the end of February 2026, the City and Regional Museum is open again – ideal in combination with the Roman Park.
• Use off-peak times: Those who appreciate peace visit the harbor exhibition in the morning or Hall II late Thursday afternoon.
• Check guided tours: Guided tours are regularly offered in the gallery, museum, zoo, and special locations – especially suitable for groups.
• Combine culture: Zoo with photo exhibition in the morning, art in the slaughterhouse or tower in the afternoon, plus a city walk.

Sources & Further Information

1. City of Straubing – Culture & Education — official information on events and museums (accessed 2026-01-14)
2. Technology and Start-up Center Straubing — information on exhibitions and dates in the house (accessed 2026-01-14)
3. Straubing Zoo — opening hours and program in the Dannerhaus (accessed 2026-01-14)
4. Museums in Straubing — opening hours and information on the winter break (accessed 2026-01-14)