German Museum Removes Elon Musk's Image From Space Exhibit

The decision follows concerns over honoring living figures and Musk's recent political controversies, including his support for right-wing parties.

The Deutsches Museum in Munich removed an exhibit featuring Elon Musk from its space exploration section in November 2024.
The museum cited the challenges of representing living figures in a historical context and the inability to provide nuanced portrayals in limited exhibit space.
Musk's recent political activities, including public support for the far-right AfD party in Germany and his advisory role to U.S. President Donald Trump, contributed to the decision.
The exhibit previously showcased Musk alongside historical space pioneers like Max Valier, but the museum opted to remove the entire installation rather than modify it.
This marks a broader debate on how museums should address contemporary figures whose legacies are still unfolding.