Sunday in the Nikolai Quarter

• On the first Sunday of every month, a colourful programme awaits you. Free entry for everyone under 18, or at a reduced rate!

The hands-on activities in the Museum Laboratory and the Salon of the Ephraim Palais, as well as in the Children’s Salon at the Knoblauchhaus, are free for everyone.

PROGRAMME

Knoblauchhaus

11 am – 4 pm | continuous | in the exhibition

Short guided tours

Biedermeier Meeting Point

At the Knoblauchhaus, you’ll travel back 200 years: our guides will show you and tell you how the wealthy Knoblauch family helped shape life in Berlin through the silk trade, architecture and their brewery.

3.00 pm | Duration: 30 minutes | Salon (ground floor)

Opening

Children Make the Museum: What a celebration!

How did the Knoblauch family celebrate 200 years ago? And how do Berlin families celebrate today? Look forward to unique original artefacts, festive music boxes and a shadow theatre video by children from the Fröbel Schatzinsel Berlin nursery.

Free admission

3.30 pm + 4.15 pm | Duration: 30 minutes | Salon (ground floor)

Music

Children’s Philharmonic: Harp solo

With her harp and voice, Teresa Raff takes you on a musical journey through sparkling constellations and whizzing planets. A poetic concert about courage, curiosity and the inner light that lies within us all.

St Nicholas’ Church

11.00 am | Duration: 45 minutes | in the museum

Music

Teresa Raff: Luma’s Journey Through the Universe

With her harp and singing, Teresa Raff takes you on a musical journey through sparkling constellations and hurtling planets. A poetic concert about courage, curiosity and the inner light that lies within every person. Presented by the Berlin Children’s Philharmonic.

Ephraim Palace

11 am – 1 pm | continuous | Salon (ground floor)

Lecture

Object of the Month: Candlestick, 1940

Our curator, Elisabeth Bartel, will introduce you to a new acquisition from the estate of the Berlin metalworker Günter Strobach. The object tells the story of a craft that has almost disappeared and an eventful family history.

Free admission

11 am – 5 pm | throughout | Museum laboratory (ground floor)

Workshop

Party Bags and Gift Bags

In this creative workshop, you can design a colourful party bag, a pretty gift pouch or a special bag according to your own wishes and ideas. Everything you need is provided for you here.

Free entry

2.00 pm | 1 hour | Meeting point: Foyer

Family tour

A whirlwind tour through ‘BerlinZEIT’

Come and explore our major permanent exhibition on the history of Berlin together! You’ll learn lots along the way: What did medieval fabric feel like? What did Berlin smell like around 1740? And which inventions made everyday life in the city easier?

Sunday in the Nikolaiviertel

On the first Sunday of every month, the three museums in the Nikolaiviertel offer a packed programme for everyone. Look forward to some great activities at the Ephraim-Palais, the Nikolaikirche and the Knoblauchhaus!

Families in particular are warmly invited. Admission is free for everyone under 18 or eligible for a concession.

Our solidarity-based pricing model offers free admission to adults with proof of eligibility for a concession, including students, apprentices, those undertaking FSJ, FÖJ and BFD programmes, people with severe disabilities, refugees, recipients of Bürgergeld or ALG I, and many others. Everyone else pays only the museum admission fee and can benefit from our particularly good-value combined ticket for all three museums. The extensive programme is included in the price!