Do you have any funfair photos ("Scherzfotografien") from the Oktoberfest?

Do you have any funfair photos ("Scherzfotografien") from the Oktoberfest that you would be willing to share with the Münchner Stadtmuseum for one of its exhibition projects?

The Münchner Stadtmuseum and the Historische Gesellschaft Bayerischer Schausteller are planning a "Photography and Funfair" exhibition to be held in the Museumzelt at the 2025 Oidn Wiesn (Old Oktoberfest).

"Scherzfotografien" are a kind of amusement park photo taken by professional funfair photographers. These photos might celebrate a special moment spent with friends or strangers but might also show you posing against the backdrop of the Oktoberfest. Our exhibition will feature antique fairground equipment and historic photographs alongside face-in-the-hole pictures and other funfair photos. We are particularly interested in shots taken with you posing against painted backdrops.

We are appealing to Munich residents and anyone else who can help, from wherever they are, to contribute their recollections and souvenir photos.

We are collecting:

  • Professional funfair photos from the Oktoberfest
  • Actual face-in-the-hole boards or any other painted backdrops
  • Your personal photoshoot stories and memories

Join us!

If so, please contact the Münchner Stadtmuseum by December 15, 2024, at museumszelt.stadtmuseum(at)muenchen.de or by phone +49 (0)89 233 22357.

The Münchner Stadtmuseum is currently closed for a full refurbishment. However, we shall be at the Museumzelt during the 2025 Oidn Wiesn.


Plan Your Visit

Opening hours

Although the Münchner Stadtmuseum's exhibitions closed on January 8, 2024, for a complete renovation, the cinema will remain open to visitors until June 2027.

Information to Von Parish Costume Library in Nymphenburg

Filmmuseum München – Screenings
Tuesday / Wednesday 6.30 pm and 9 pm
Thursday 7 pm
Friday / Saturday 6 pm and 9 pm
Sunday 6 pm

Getting here

S/U-Bahn station: Marienplatz
U-Bahn station: Sendlinger Tor
Bus 52/62 stop: St.-Jakobs-Platz

Contact

St.-Jakobs-Platz 1
80331 München
Phone +49-(0)89-233-22370
Fax +49-(0)89-233-25033
E-Mail stadtmuseum(at)muenchen.de
E-Mail filmmuseum(at)muenchen.de

Ticket reservation Phone +49-(0)89-233-24150