Archaeology of Modernity
Remnants of industrial heritage are not only preserved as buildings or in technology museums; archaeology also uncovers them. Some are part of the exhibition at PETRI Berlin, including finds from the power plant (E-Werk) at Molkenmarkt.
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Emaille-Schild Öffentlicher Fernsprecher
This special guided tour as part of the Berlin Industrial Heritage Festival focuses on these fascinating finds. Discover their stories and the emerging field of “archaeology of modernity”!
On September 23, you can visit the excavation site at Molkenmarkt and explore the remains of the E-Werk right there on site.
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The Berlin Industrial Heritage Festival offers you the chance to experience the city in a whole new way. From 12 September to 4 October, around 100 events will bring the visible and invisible heritage of industrialisation to life.
Dates
September 2026
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