Headline: Top Picks in Stuttgart: Ranging from Atom Suit to Zapata
The "Best of Stuttgart" Salon exhibition, running from July 9 to September 28, 2025, at the StadtPalais - Museum for Stuttgart, promises a captivating exploration of the city's rich history and culture. With free admission, visitors can immerse themselves in around 120 unique exhibits that span diverse themes such as design, migration, protests, and forgotten local favourites[1][2].
Key highlights and specific exhibits include the intriguing "Atomanzug" (atomic suit) from 1954, displayed near the 1927 Weißenhof Pavilion[1][2]. Another noteworthy exhibit is a moved former furnished residential container for refugees, installed behind the StadtPalais, serving as a poignant reminder of migration history[1].
Stuttgart design icons are well represented, with works by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Herta-Maria Witzemann, Herbert Hirche, and Frei Otto on display[1][3]. A particularly special object is a precious leather cabinet desk from the 1880s, crafted in Stuttgart's “Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte” and once owned by King Karl, now featured in the exhibition[1][3].
A plakat wall documents historic protest marches, reflecting political and social movements in Stuttgart's past[1][2]. For a limited period from August 12 to 28, 2025, the private "Baby-Benz" of Manfred Rommel will be exhibited in the foyer of StadtPalais, adding a unique automotive historical element[1][2].
The exhibition brings together these artifacts to tell comprehensive city stories — from war, peace, sports events, fashion ateliers, to iconic local venues like the scene local "Zapata" and the art-deco charm of Cafe Greiner from the 1920s.
The exhibition is open daily from July 9 to September 28, 2025. Guided tours are available every Sunday at 3 pm, and additionally at 4 pm with curator Dr. Edith Neumann and scientific volunteer Mia Paulus on specified dates, for a fee of €4, reduced €3[1].
A family program called "Your Treasure in the Museum!" is available from August 5-8 and September 2-5, with no registration required. Children and their families explore the exhibition together, designing their own wish objects for the StadtPalais[1].
For media inquiries, please contact Vesna Schmauder, Head of Marketing & Communication, at phone 216-25817 or email [stadtpalais-marketingstuttgartde](mailto:stadtpalais-marketingstuttgartde)[1].
[1] StadtPalais - Museum für Stuttgart. (2025). Best of Stuttgart. Vom Atomanzug zum Zapata. Retrieved from
Explore diverse aspects of Stuttgart's history and culture, including design and home-and-garden, at the "Best of Stuttgart" Salon exhibition from July 9 to September 28, 2025, at the StadtPalais - Museum for Stuttgart. Highlights include a precious leather cabinet desk, crafted in a local workshop in the 1880s, and displayed among various home-and-garden design icons.
