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flora – from herbal book to plant power

[Translate to Englisch:] Ausstellungsplakat mit einer Blume und der Schrift "flora"
Exclusive curator's tour of the exhibition ‘flora – When roots grow into wonders’ ("flora – Wenn aus Wurzeln Wunder wachsen") with Ulla Reske

From 8 May to 23 August 2026, the multimedia exhibition Flora will explore the intricate relationship between humans, health, and plants. Drawing inspiration from the early German-language herbal book Gart der Gesundheit (Garden of Health), written in Mainz in 1485, the exhibition will explore historical and modern perspectives on medical knowledge and ecological challenges. Students at Mainz University of Applied Sciences are staging the exhibition in a unique collaboration with the Gutenberg Museum and the Natural History Museum, which are currently sharing the museum building and exhibiting together for the first time.

Where? Gutenberg Museum MOVED, Reichklarastraße 1, Mainz

When? Thursday, 11 June 2026, 6 p.m.

Admission: free

Please register at: info(at)gemeinsamfuergutenberg.de

The tour is limited to 20 people. Members of the Gutenberg Society will be given priority access.

Information about the exhibition can be found here.

Program of events

Our current program of events you can find here.

Events

Treffpunkt Gutenberg organized by "Together for Gutenberg"

The popular event series of the International Gutenberg Society in Mainz e.V. invites members and all those interested to engaging lectures. Experts from the world of printing and media contribute to the success of this series on a voluntary basis, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A glass of wine is served afterwards, offering space for conversation and networking. Admission is free.

Launched in 2006 under the title "Jour Fixe", this series is aimed at book and media enthusiasts who wish to expand their knowledge through academic talks followed by lively discussions – and to meet like-minded people along the way. The series was initiated by Günther Lindner and Hartmut Flothmann as a midday meeting at the Gutenberg Museum. In 2018, the "Jour Fixe" became an evening event held at the Kulturei (Citadel), continuing the original founders’ vision.

In 2024, the series was renamed "Treffpunkt Gutenberg" to emphasize its openness to a wider audience. Together with the Gutenberg Museum Mainz and the Gutenberg Foundation, we now organize readings, exclusive guided tours, and lectures covering a wide range of topics related to books, printing, and media culture.

If you work in the book or media sector and would like to share your field of expertise with an interested audience, we warmly invite you to contact our office.

The current topics and dates can be found in our event program.
Please register via email: info@gemeinsamfuergutenberg.de or by phone: +49 6131 226420.

Discussion Series: “Longdrinks” organized by interns of the International Gutenberg Society

This student-led event series explores exciting and relevant topics from the book and media industry in an informal setting. Each discussion evening offers a great opportunity to hear different perspectives, engage with current debates, and take away new insights. Admission is free!

The series is planned and hosted by the interns of the Gutenberg Society and takes place in various locations in Mainz.

The latest dates and discussion topics can be found in our event program.
Please register via email: info@gemeinsamfuergutenberg.de or by phone: +49 6131 226420.