The stations:
The Düsseldorf Opera House, where the first session was held on October 2, 1946.The Henkel works in Düsseldorf-Holthausen, where the members of parliament met provisionally from the end of 1946 to the beginning of 1949.The Ständehaus am Schwanenspiegel, the first permanent seat of parliament from 1949 to 1988.The new state parliament on the Rhine, opened on October 2, 1988.Your tour ends in the former cabinet room of the state government. Villa Horion was the official residence of the Minister President from 1961 to 1999.
75 years of NRW politics:The permanent exhibition gives you an insight into the work of the members of parliament. It shows how much the framework conditions for politics and politicians have changed since the difficult years of reconstruction. And it recalls the political players of the respective legislative periods. Over the decades, state politics has had to face major economic, social and technological challenges. These developments are also discussed in the exhibition.
History becomes vivid:The history of parliament is presented to you using a variety of media: with excerpts from audio documents and television reports, with photos, furniture, apparatus and other exhibits, from the early post-war period to the present day. This brings history to life. The team of the House of Parliamentary History is looking forward to your visit! We will be happy to talk to you during your visit to the exhibition and take up your memories, contributions and questions.
Organizational details:
The offer is aimed at groups of up to 15 people. If there are more participants, the group will be divided. Please allow approx. 1 ½ hours for the visit. Admission is free. Guided tours are regularly offered Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. Other preferred times will be accommodated where possible. There is a special offer for school classes to prepare for and follow up on their visit. The NRW state parliament also provides a financial contribution towards the costs of travel to and from the museum. (Source: Haus der Parlamentsgeschichte)
