Indoor Exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ in Hamm
With the exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life,“ the Forum Recht Foundation brings the topic of law to the places where people come together: cultural, educational, and judicial venues throughout Germany. From the July 3–24, 2026 The program will be hosted at the Hamm Higher Regional Court. The partners in this collaboration are the Hamm Higher Regional Court as well as the Ministry of Justice of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
A quiz invites visitors to test their knowledge of everyday legal issues, and in the dice-rolling game, visitors resolve tricky conflict situations. The interactive formats encourage participation, discussion, and discovery. Through a web app, visitors can also share their own experiences with the law and become part of the exhibition themselves.
Exhibition
The indoor exhibition has been touring Germany since April 2026 and can be seen in public institutions, schools, libraries, and museums, among other places—anywhere where the law and everyday life intersect. It builds on the successful pop-up exhibition by the Forum Recht Foundation and adapts its approach to a flexible indoor format. The exhibition focuses on four cases, each of which examines an everyday situation. Through concrete examples, it highlights the roles the law plays in our shared lives. The exhibition invites visitors to share their own experiences with the law and to engage in conversation about the role that rules play in society.
All the information about the exhibition
Service
The Admission Admission to the exhibition is free.
Time period: July 3–24, 2026
Opening hours:
Monday and Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Hamm Higher Regional Court, Heßlerstraße 53, 59065 Hamm
Side Events & Schedule
Open House at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm on July 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
On July 4, 2026, the Hamm Higher Regional Court will open its doors to the public. The varied program offers a lively glimpse into the world of the judiciary: In addition to expert presentations on legal topics and an introduction to the various career paths in the judiciary, visitors can explore the building on guided tours—including a walk on the roof with a view of the city. The police will be on hand with a „blue-light mile,” and the correctional facility will present the project “Prison Store“ that offers products made in correctional facilities. Entertainment will include auctions, a wheel of fortune, a bouncy castle, and a stage with a music program. Food and drinks will also be available. Of course, the exhibition „Law—The Rules of Everyday Life“ will also be open to visitors on this day.