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Wuschel
An immersive Exhibition for Primary Schools


Following its highly anticipated release in the Autumn of 2024, Wuschel auf der Erde is coming to the Goethe-Institut London in the form of a special, interactive exhibition. 
Launching on the 17th of March, the exhibition will be for children aged 5 to 11, and is based on the popular language-learning book illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
The exhibition can be visited directly at the Goethe-Institut London or ordered as an exhibition kit for your school and displayed there.
It invites young visitors to step into the artist’s world, to immerse themselves in the German language in a playful way, and to explore their creativity.

Wuschel and Miki at school doing craft ©Goethe-Institut/Axel Scheffler

About the exhibition

This multimedia exhibition invites children to explore the creative world of Axel Scheffler through a rich blend of visual, audio storytelling and hands-on creativity. Along the way, they’ll also pick up German words, though no prior knowledge of German is required, making the exhibition suitable for all primary schools.
The exhibition can be experienced in two ways – either on-site as a German Day at the Goethe-Institut London or as an exhibition kit directly at your school.
  1. Wuschel German Days at the Goethe-Institut London
Featuring original drawings and sketches by Axel Scheffler, these are taking place on:
  • 16 April 2026
  • 4 June 2026
  • 16 June 2026
2. Exhibition Kit for Schools
Schools can also order the exhibition as a kit and display it themselves on site.
The kit includes:
  • A3 posters with illustrations and texts
  • Short videos that bring the characters to life
  • Audio tracks accompanying the story
  • A booklet full of interactive tasks designed to spark curiosity and imagination
Even without the original artwork, the kit allows children to dive into Wuschel’s world, design their own masks or respond creatively to the illustrations.
In both versions, students explore the exhibition in small groups, guided by a teacher at the beginning and end of the session. They move through seven stations, each representing a day of the week.
The full experience takes about 2 hours.

Wuschel German Days
at the Goethe-Institut London

Register your class for a Wuschel German Day and discover the original drawings by Axel Scheffler at the Goethe-Institut London.

Registration Form


@Goethe-Institut/Axel Scheffler

Bring the Exhibition
to Your Classroom

The exhibition is available now as a mail-order kit for schools across the UK. And best of all, it’s free! To order the exhibition and bring it to your classroom, please fill in the form below.

Order Form


Best of all: The exhibition remains at your school! This way, you can present it again in future years to new pupils.

@Goethe-Institut/Axel Scheffler

What you will need for the exhibition

To host the exhibition at your school, we recommend:
  • A suitable room (e.g. the school library)
  • Around 5 tablets/iPads with sound
  • Internet access
  • Coloured pencils
  • Printed copies of additional materials (e.g. letters, masks)
  • And a way to hang the posters (simple examples are provided)
  @Goethe-Institut/Axel Scheffler

 

Why take part

Whether your pupils are already Wuschel enthusiasts or not, the “Wuschel” exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the German language in a fun, imaginative and hands-on way. This is a perfect introduction if you want to start a German Club at your school. It fosters curiosity, language awareness and cultural interest and most importantly, it’s a joyful experience for everyone involved!

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