History connects us. Exhibitions Programme Our Museums Current Exhibitions Special ExhibitionTapetenwechsel This exhibition is dedicated to living in a migrant environment, what sociologists call an “arrival city.”05/22/2026 – 01/03/2027 Museum Ephraim-Palais Permanent ExhibitionBerlinZEIT In the Ephraim-Palais Museum, the Stadtmuseum Berlin presents its permanent exhibition “BerlinZEIT – The City Makes History!” Museum Ephraim-Palais Special ExhibitionTime Machine Infinitum – Queer migrant Berlin The Open Space “Time Machine Infinitum” by Noam Gorbat, Omar Nicolas and Sama Ahmadi in the exhibition BERLIN GLOBAL embarks on a journey through time, exploring queer migrant Berlin. 06/13/2026 – 01/31/2028 Berlin Exhibition Special ExhibitionDara Tûyê – درخت توت – The Mulberry Tree The Open Space exhibition by Flamingo e.V. in BERLIN GLOBAL explores the solidarity-based work of women across borders. Their collaboration creates space for new hope to emerge from experiences of violence and loss.11/29/2025 – 08/30/2027 Berlin Exhibition Permanent ExhibitionBERLIN GLOBAL Yesterday, today, tomorrow: much of what happens in Berlin has an impact on the world. And much of what happens in the world affects Berlin. BERLIN GLOBAL shows on 4,000 square meters in the Humboldt Forum how the city and its people are connected to the world. Berlin Exhibition Special ExhibitionFamily Matters Father, mother, child? Surprising perspectives on the traditional family model in the past and present.10/03/2025 – 07/12/2026 Museum Knoblauchhaus Permanent ExhibitionEveryday Life in Biedermeier Berlin Humboldt, Schinkel and the Knoblauch family Museum Knoblauchhaus Permanent ExhibitionBerlin’s Middle Eight hundred years of history and culture Museum Nikolaikirche Permanent ExhibitionLife in the Middle Ages Watch, participate, understand history Museumsdorf Düppel Programme Highlights Guided tour BERLIN GLOBAL in 60 minutes (in English) The tour opens up a dialogue with visitors through an interactive experience of global dynamics in historical and contemporary Berlin. 2026-06-21 11:00:00 Berlin Exhibition Day of action, Nikolaiviertel, Nikolai Quarter Museum Festival Music on two stages, open museums, lively squares and a programme for all generations: on 21 June, the Nikolaiviertel will be transformed into a vibrant festival site as part of the Fête de la Musique. 2026-06-21 15:00:00 Museum Ephraim-Palais Day of action, Music Fete at the Park × Waisenbrückentag We’re celebrating the Fête de la Musique and chatting with you about your wishes for the neighbourhood around Köllnischer Park! 2026-06-21 15:00:00 Marinehaus Event calendar Berlin Stories The old Waisenbrücke Bridge In January 1960, the East Berlin city administration began the demolition of the Waisenbrücke Bridge, and by June 1961, the bridge’s foundations had been removed. The historic construction, which had been visible from Fischerinsel and Mühlendamm, a river crossing that had connected the opposite banks of the Spree for centuries, was gone. One of the city’s central lifelines has been severed ever since.Article, 13 min Lesezeit E. T. A. Hoffmann A jurist, a reveller and a poet: the life of this exceptional character was full of contrasts. He was both a conscientious clerk and a passionate artist. In his works, everyday life and fantasy stood side by side and often merged and became one.Article, 9 min Lesezeit The horse’s head from the Quadriga This horse’s head is all that remains of the original Quadriga, the sculpture that sits atop the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. But why did sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow (1764-1850) design the Quadriga in the first place? And what role did Napoleon play in it?Article, 15 min Lesezeit The AVUS The AVUS was used as a race track until the end of the 1990s. Today, it forms the northern section of the A115 motorway. We tell its story.Article, 2 min Lesezeit Object of the Month New at the Museum Ephraim-Palais: Monthly changing objects from our collections invite you to take a look for free.Article, 1 min Lesezeit From Curious to Worth Knowing Discover city stories online: Our Berlin stories give you comprehensive insights into Berlin’s past and present! Discover now!