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Architecture & Design © Foto: Frank Sperling Architecture & Design 08/03/2021 – 31/12/2025 1868 – An illustrated history of Biesdorf Palace 1868 – An illustrated history of Biesdorf Palace Architecture & Design 08/03/2021 – 31/12/2025 1868 – An illustrated history of Biesdorf Palace With the aim of reconstructing the building’s history, artist Laleh Torabi, cultural historian Alexandra Nehmer and media expert Christian Hiller set out to find its traces in archive material. The result: Many historical testimonies have disappeared or lie… Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Schloss Biesdorf Schloss Biesdorf Alt-Biesdorf 55 A 12683 Berlin http://schlossbiesdorf.de/
History © Stiftung Berliner Mauer, Foto: Simons History Permanent exhibition 1961 bis 1989. The Berlin Wall 1961 bis 1989. The Berlin Wall History Permanent exhibition 1961 bis 1989. The Berlin Wall Why was the Wall built? Why did the Wall stay up so long? Why did it fall in 1989? Read more Free of charge Berlin wall Events on the Cold War History of the GDR Location Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer Bernauer Straße 111 13355 Berlin http://www.berliner-mauer-gedenkstaette.de/de/dokumentationszentrum-213.html
History © Foto: Friedhelm Hoffmann / Museum Neukölln History Permanent exhibition 99 x Neukölln 99 x Neukölln History Permanent exhibition 99 x Neukölln The permanent exhibition of the Neukölln Museum on the former Britz Estate focuses on 99 original objects from its own collection. Starting from 99 things the visitors can open up basic aspects of the history and present of the district Neukölln. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Location Museum Neukölln Museum Neukölln Alt-Britz 81 12359 Berlin http://museum-neukoelln.de/ausstellungen/99x-neukoelln
History © Kulturstiftung Schloss Britz History Permanent exhibition The representative living culture of the Gründerzeit The representative living culture of the Gründerzeit History Permanent exhibition The representative living culture of the Gründerzeit Since 1989 Schloss Britz has been exhibiting a permanent exhibition on the residential culture of the Wilhelminian era in five rooms of the building on the left. Read more permanent exhibition Location Schloss Britz Schloss Britz Alt-Britz 81 12359 Berlin https://schlossbritz.de/ausstellungen/museum-fuer-wohnkultur
History © East Car Tours GmbH & Co. KG History Permanent exhibition The World of the Trabis The World of the Trabis History Permanent exhibition The World of the Trabis He was the Volkswagen of the GDR - the Trabant. Between 1958 and 1991, more than three million cars rolled off the production line in Zwickau, Saxony - too few to satisfy demand. GDR citizens usually had to wait years for the car they ordered. After the… Read more permanent exhibition History of the GDR Location Trabi-Museum Berlin Trabi-Museum Berlin Zimmerstraße 15 10969 Berlin http://www.trabi-museum.com/
Art © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Valerie Schmidt Art Permanent exhibition Kinder-Reich: the Gemäldegalerie for Kids. The Painter's Workshop Kinder-Reich: the Gemäldegalerie for Kids. The Painter's Workshop Art Permanent exhibition Kinder-Reich: the Gemäldegalerie for Kids. The Painter's Workshop In the new 'Kinder-Reich' at the Gemäldegalerie, children can find out for themselves how Dutch 17th-century paintings were created. In a diverse range of activities and learning approaches, they discover many facts on the processes and work steps involved in… Read more permanent exhibition Children Location Gemäldegalerie Gemäldegalerie Johanna und Eduard Arnhold Platz (ehem. Matthäikirchplatz) 10785 Berlin http://www.smb.museum/ausstellungen/detail.html?tx_smb_pi1%5BexhibitionSmartId%5D=35873 Buy tickets
History © SPSG History Permanent exhibition Schöne Aussichten! Schöne Aussichten! History Permanent exhibition Schöne Aussichten! The ascent to the battlement of the Flatow Tower in Park Babelsberg leads through museum-like castle rooms and through the permanent exhibition "Beautiful Views". Read more permanent exhibition UNESCO World Heritage Location Park Babelsberg - Flatowturm Park Babelsberg - Flatowturm Park Babelsberg 12 14482 Potsdam https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/schoene-aussichten/
Architecture & Design © Foto: Anna Fischer Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition Open the Gates Open the Gates Architecture & Design Permanent exhibition Open the Gates In its permanent exhibition, “Open ye the Gates,” the New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum Foundation traces the history of the building and the life associated with it. Most of the objects that tell the history of the building have been destroyed. Read more permanent exhibition Jewish Berlin Location Neue Synagoge - Centrum Judaicum Neue Synagoge - Centrum Judaicum Oranienburger Straße 28 10117 Berlin https://www.centrumjudaicum.de/cjudaicum_wp/ausstellungen/dauerausstellung/
Art © Martina Kopp/MOG Art Permanent exhibition Zwischen den Kulturen. Mori Ôgai 1862–1922 Zwischen den Kulturen. Mori Ôgai 1862–1922 Art Permanent exhibition Zwischen den Kulturen. Mori Ôgai 1862–1922 Since March 20, 2017, the Mori Ogai Memorial of the Humboldt University of Berlin has been open again regularly after lengthy renovation work. Just in time for Wilhelm von Humboldt's forthcoming 250th birthday, the institution is attracting attention with the… Read more permanent exhibition International Location Mori-Ôgai Gedenkstätte Mori-Ôgai Gedenkstätte Luisenstraße 39 10117 Berlin https://u.hu-berlin.de/ogai
History © BWBS/ Eric Strelow History Permanent exhibition WILLY BRANDT WILLY BRANDT History Permanent exhibition WILLY BRANDT Willy Brandt ist one of the outstanding statesmen of the 20th century. His name is synonymous with democracy and freedom, understanding between nations and peace, justice, solidarity and social responsibility. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition Politics & Society Location Forum Willy Brandt Berlin Forum Willy Brandt Berlin Behrenstr. 15 10117 Berlin https://willy-brandt.de/ausstellungen/ausstellungen/forum-berlin/
Art © SPSG / Foto: Jörg P. Anders Art Permanent exhibition Cranach in Grunewald Cranach in Grunewald Art Permanent exhibition Cranach in Grunewald Nearly 30 works by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Lucas Cranach the Younger and their workshop conveys an impressive picture of the sovereigns and artistic creation at the Berlin court of the 16th century. Read more permanent exhibition Palaces and Gardens Location Jagdschloss Grunewald Jagdschloss Grunewald Hüttenweg 100 14193 Berlin http://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/cranach-in-grunewald/
History © SPSG / Foto: Wolfgang Pfauder History Permanent exhibition Carriages, sledges and sedans of the Prussian royal family Carriages, sledges and sedans of the Prussian royal family History Permanent exhibition Carriages, sledges and sedans of the Prussian royal family For the first time, the art-historically significant collection of Berlin's magnificent sleds, carriages and sedans of the Prussian royal family from the late 17th to the end of the 18th century is brought together in an exhibition. Read more permanent exhibition Palaces and Gardens Finally live Location Schloss Paretz Schloss Paretz Parkring 1 14669 Ketzin https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/kutschen-schlitten-saenften/
History © Bezirksmuseum Marzahn-Hellersdorf History Permanent exhibition Forced labor camps Kaulsdorfer Straße 90 Forced labor camps Kaulsdorfer Straße 90 History Permanent exhibition Forced labor camps Kaulsdorfer Straße 90 During the Nazi era there were at least 30 forced labor camps in the present district of Marzahn-Hellersdorf. The largest was in Kaulsdorf-Süd, Kaulsdorfer Straße 90. The site, originally Jewish property, was compulsorily sanctioned. Read more Free of charge permanent exhibition History of National Socialism Open Air Berlin's neighbourhoods Location Open-Air-Ausstellung Open-Air-Ausstellung Bismarcksfelder Straße 12683 Berlin https://www.kultur-marzahn-hellersdorf.de/willkommen
History © Stasi-Museum / ASTAK, Foto: John Steer History Permanent exhibition Stasimuseum Berlin Stasimuseum Berlin History Permanent exhibition Stasimuseum Berlin After World War II, under the direction of the Soviets, German communists began establishing a dictatorial regime in the Soviet occupation zone in Germany. In 1946, also under Soviet pressure, the German Communist Party (KPD) and German Social Democratic Party… Read more permanent exhibition Accessible Events History of the GDR Location Stasi-Museum Berlin Stasi-Museum Berlin Ruschestraße 103 10365 Berlin https://www.stasimuseum.de/ausstellung.htm
© visitBerlin, Foto: Angela Kröll Ahrensfelder Terraces Ahrensfelder Terraces Ahrensfelder Terraces Conversion instead of demolition: in the north of Marzahn-Hellersdorf, a prefabricated high-rise district became a flagship project in urban development. Read more Location Ahrensfelder Terrassen Havemannstraße / Ecke Rosenbecker Straße 12689 Berlin Ahrensfelder Terrassen Havemannstraße / Ecke Rosenbecker Straße 12689 Berlin
Art © erloschen Art Permanent exhibition Art in Berlin 1880 - 1980 Art in Berlin 1880 - 1980 Art Permanent exhibition Art in Berlin 1880 - 1980 The presentation from our collection is a multi-facetted tour through the art of Berlin from 1880 to 1980. It ranges from paintings of the late 19th century, when the Kaiser reigned and tastes were largely determined by the moneyed classes, via Expressionism… Read more permanent exhibition Accessible Events Bauhaus & Modernism Location Berlinische Galerie - Ausstellung Berlinische Galerie - Ausstellung Alte Jakobstraße 124 10969 Berlin https://berlinischegalerie.de/ausstellung/kunst-in-berlin-1880-1980/ Buy tickets
Guided Tour © visitBerlin, Foto: Koch Guided Tour Permanent exhibition When the Berlin Wall was cutting the city of Berlin When the Berlin Wall was cutting the city of Berlin Guided Tour Permanent exhibition When the Berlin Wall was cutting the city of Berlin During night of August 12th, 1961, the National People’s Army began cordoning off the streets and rail lines towards West Berlin. The GDR government then allowed a wall to be built along the sector borders. Read more Berlin wall History of the GDR Finally live Location Diverse Veranstaltungsorte/ miscellaneous venues in Berlin Diverse Veranstaltungsorte/ miscellaneous venues in Berlin 10117 Berlin
© Landesdenkmalamt Berlin, Foto: Wolfgang Bittner Former Kottbusser Ufer substation Former Kottbusser Ufer substation Former Kottbusser Ufer substation Hans Heinrich Müller's former substation is a functional building with an ecclesiastical appearance and expressionistic elements. Read more Location Ehem. Abspannwerk Kottbusser Ufer Paul-Lincke-Ufer 20/21 10999 Berlin Ehem. Abspannwerk Kottbusser Ufer Paul-Lincke-Ufer 20/21 10999 Berlin
History © Dokumentationszentrum NS-Zwangsarbeit / M. Steffen History Permanent exhibition Barrack 13 Barrack 13 History Permanent exhibition Barrack 13 Barack 13 was one of the first buildings of the camp, started to be built in 1943. Between 1944 and 1945 there were Italian military internees and civilian workers accommodated here. Numerous inscriptions with names and dates, which can be visited in the… Read more permanent exhibition History of National Socialism Location Dokumentationszentrum NS-Zwangsarbeit Berlin-Schöneweide Dokumentationszentrum NS-Zwangsarbeit Berlin-Schöneweide Britzer Straße 5 12439 Berlin http://www.dz-ns-zwangsarbeit.de/ausstellungen/
History © Foto: Zitadelle Berlin, Friedhelm Hoffmann History Permanent exhibition Unveiled - Berlin and its Monuments Unveiled - Berlin and its Monuments History Permanent exhibition Unveiled - Berlin and its Monuments The permanent exhibition opened in April 2016 in the former Provisions Depot. The cultural-historical exhibition shows political monuments which were once part of Berlin’s urban landscape but have been removed. Read more permanent exhibition Spandau Finally live Location Zitadelle Berlin Zitadelle Berlin Am Juliusturm 64 13599 Berlin http://www.zitadelle-berlin.de/museengalerien/enthullt/
