Imperial Era

Imperial Era Period Room (1871-1918)

From the original furniture to the portrait of the emperor behind the teacher’s desk, our replica of a schoolroom from 1900 allows you to experience school as it was duringthe German Empire from 1871 to 1918. Discover the environment in which teachers educated their pupils to be obedient and war-enthusiastic subjects. Practise arithmetic on the abacus and try writing your name on the slate with a stylus. Learn about the punishments that pupils faced at the time, from pea pillows to canes.