At 66 years old, the Sandman gets the red carpet rolled out in Leipzig: with the big Sandman show! From October 1, 2025 to February 22, 2026, the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig, in cooperation with rbb-Media, will be showing the special exhibition "Unser Sandmännchen in Leipzig" at Haus Böttchergässchen.
Gerhard Behrendt developed the eternally young puppet with the pointed cap and beard for television in 1959. Since then, it has accompanied children to sleep. The popular program "Unser Sandmännchen" ("Our Little Sandman") from the former German Television Broadcasting Corporation (GDR) survived the division of Germany and still brings children bedtime stories every night.
The exhibition shows how the cult figure learned to walk. On display are original Sandman puppets and accompanying characters such as Mr. Fox and Mrs. Magpie as well as original scenes from many decades of Sandman production. These include the Sandman's spectacular fleet of vehicles with the "high-flyer" as well as props and backdrops from his visits to the fairytale forest, outer space and the trade fair city of Leipzig. A selection of matching Sandman episodes can be seen. There are also hands-on activities and interactive areas for children.
The exhibition "Our Sandman in Leipzig" connects generations: It amazes children and invites parents and grandparents to reminisce. The impressive show is complemented by a varied program of events.
The exhibition is closed on December 24 and 31, 2025!
Gerhard Behrendt developed the eternally young puppet with the pointed cap and beard for television in 1959. Since then, it has accompanied children to sleep. The popular program "Unser Sandmännchen" ("Our Little Sandman") from the former German Television Broadcasting Corporation (GDR) survived the division of Germany and still brings children bedtime stories every night.
The exhibition shows how the cult figure learned to walk. On display are original Sandman puppets and accompanying characters such as Mr. Fox and Mrs. Magpie as well as original scenes from many decades of Sandman production. These include the Sandman's spectacular fleet of vehicles with the "high-flyer" as well as props and backdrops from his visits to the fairytale forest, outer space and the trade fair city of Leipzig. A selection of matching Sandman episodes can be seen. There are also hands-on activities and interactive areas for children.
The exhibition "Our Sandman in Leipzig" connects generations: It amazes children and invites parents and grandparents to reminisce. The impressive show is complemented by a varied program of events.
The exhibition is closed on December 24 and 31, 2025!
