Universitätsmuseen - UniGraz@Museum: Opening of the new special exhibition - The University Museums of the University of Graz

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How much say do the people, society and you actually have?

The opening of the new special exhibition "Experience Democracy" at the UniGraz@Museum on Monday 23 June 2025 marks the start of the 7th Faculty's annual theme of "Democracy".

The special exhibition provides insights into the first beginnings of the concept of democracy in Ancient Greece as well as the resumption of this idea in the early modern period and its further development up to the present day.

A corresponding accompanying programme for the upcoming winter and summer semesters is in preparation and will follow.

The team at the University Museums is looking forward to your visit!

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