Berlin places

How did Berlin change its image over the course of the eras? How did buildings, streets and squares change? How do they present themselves today? Discover Berlin places from the past, the present and the future of the city.

Die Waisenbrücke im Jahr 1908 mit dem neu eröffneten Märkischen Museum und dem 1902 errichteten Kaufhaus Neu-Kölln mit seinem markanten, schlossartigen Wasserturm
© Stadtmuseum Berlin | Foto: Max Missmann

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".

Punk in the Church. East Berlin 1979-89

An exhibition area in the 'Freiraum' room at BERLIN GLOBAL gives a voice to the punk scene in the former GDR.

In My View: Rasha | Museum Ephraim-Palais

Living since 2016 in Berlin, Rasha's interest is to look at what shapes cities and how they grow. She is currently working in community and neighbourhood outreach and provides guided tours on the topic of migration in Berlin.

Lost Place: Marinehaus

Dots on the chest

All visitors to the WELTSTUDIO are invited to participate. For blind and visually impaired people, the WELTSTUDIO's mediation team has developed inclusive elements.

Mohamad Khalil & the Quadriga

In this clip, Mohamad Khalil shows us the last remaining original piece from the Brandenburg Gate’s Quadriga, which was designed by Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1789. Mohamad has been a tour guide in the Neukölln district since February 2017. On his tours, he explains how multifaceted Berlin is and how it can be a welcoming home for anyone.

Lutz Pepping & the Wilsnacker bell

In this clip, Lutz Pepping shows us the Wilsnacker bell in the Märkischen Museum’s Great Hall. He is a freelance art and culture guide and works for the Stadtmuseum Berlin, among other places.