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Current Exhibitions

Berlin stories

Free Space

Berlin is considered free, diverse and tolerant. For centuries, people have been drawn to the city in the hope of leading a life according to their own ideas. In the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition, a themed room is dedicated to various scenes and subcultures.

A Luther Bible as “peoples’ property”

… and suddenly the GDR People’s Police were waiting at the door: how the historical gem of silk embroiderer Hans Plock (1490-1570) became a matter of state.

Theresa Weber: Entangled Histories of the Blue

Theresa Weber: Entangled Histories of the Blue | Dekoloniale Resident 2024

African American Performers 1877-1933

From the Jubilee Singers to Jazz: African American Performers and Musicians in Berlin, 1877-1933.

Canned music

An invention by Thomas Alva Edison allowed for sounds to be recorded and reproduced faithfully for the very first time. This revolutionary technology turned Berlin into a media metropolis.

The “Reichsbank Furniture”

They came to the Märkisches Museum as a transfer from the Ministry of Finance of the GDR in the 1950s: 47 French antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. What does French furniture have to do with Berlin’s urban history? A contribution from provenance research.

Object of the Month

New at the Museum Ephraim-Palais: Monthly changing objects from our collections invite you to take a look for free.

From Curious to Worth Knowing

Discover city stories online: Our Berlin stories give you comprehensive insights into Berlin’s past and present!