Which revolutions originated or emanated from Berlin?
© Stadtmuseum Berlin | Photo: Anne Preussel

Revolution

1848, 1918, 1989: Berlin played a central role in the great German revolutions, which in turn were closely linked to European and global freedom movements. The BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition focuses on revolutionary events that are closely linked to the city of Berlin.

This is what awaits you:

  • Interactive ‘Wheel of History’
  • Mural ‘The Rebirth of Osiris’ by Hanaa El Degham
  • Interviews with descendants and friends of those involved in the revolution
  • Historical posters from 1848, 1919 and 1989
  • Demo live ticker
  • History of the Site
Theme Room
What Revolution sounds like

All about Revolution

Conversations Behind Lace Curtains

On the Open Space, three Polish artists reflect on the special relationship between Poles and Berlin under the title “Freedom, Equality, Solidarność”.

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The Revolutionary Public 1848

Using the example of 33 historical posters from the “Revolution” room of the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition, curator Martin Düspohl explains the different positions, backgrounds and nuances of the public texts.

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The Rebirth of Osiris

The mural “The Rebirth of Osiris” by the Egyptian artist Hanaa El Degham can be seen in the room “Revolution”. We present it in the series “Favourite Object”.

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Für eine Überraschung gut: die begehbare Diskokugel im Raum Vergnügen.

BERLIN GLOBAL

BERLIN GLOBAL shows on 4,000 square meters in the Humboldt Forum how the city and its people are connected to the world.

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Info & Service

Opening Hours

Mon + Wed – Sun | 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Tue | closed

Last admission is at 5.30 pm

Holiday Opening Hours

Good Friday, 18/04/25 | 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Easter Monday, 21/04/25 | 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Labour Day, 01/05/25 | 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Liberation Day, 08/05/25 | 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Ascension Day, 29/05/25 | 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Whit Monday, 09/06/25 | 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

Maintenance Work

Mon, 19/05/25 + Wed, 21/05/25 | Closed due to maintenance work
Thu, 22/05/25 + Fri, 23/05/25 | Partial closures possible due to maintenance work
From Sat, 24/05/25, the exhibition will be open as usual.

Directions

Schlossplatz
10178 Berlin

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Contact

For ticketing and service requests, please contact the Humboldt Forum Visitor Services:
+49 30 9921 189 89
Mo – Fri, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Tickets

Entry

7 euros / 0 euros (reduced)

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