The murals by Heinrich Campendonk are rediscovered. After the discovery in November 1991 of the Campendonk paintings in the villa, the Nazi Documentation and Encounter Center of the city of Krefeld was opened. The murals by Heinrich Campendonk were rediscovered in 1989 after having been hidden behind a protective layer for decades. The two murals are the last trace of many Campendonk works which had existed in the house. The permanent exhibition addresses such themes as the persecution of Jews under National Socialism, persecution and resistance on the left side of the Niederrhein, World War II in Krefeld, and proscribed art.
Temporary exhibitions complement the permanent exhibit.
This includes documents, photos, diaries, letters, as well as objects of daily life during the Nazi period. In addition, the staff conducts interviews with people who lived during this period. The library is available as a resource. Events, such as lectures, films and guided tours, provide a forum for discussion and confrontation.