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  1. Managing Non-European Objects

    Managing Non-European Objects To ensure that non-European objects and their history are managed properly, the SPK has developed a general policy in the course of the preparations for the Humboldt Forum. The inclusion of the societies of origin is a central part of it. Presentation of the cooperation

  2. Image Brochure

    Image Brochure Once Around the World , the new image brochure, takes readers on a journey through a wide range of times, places, and stories involving SPK. Imagebroschüre der SPK © SPK / Mario Lombardo Once Around the World, the new image brochure, takes readers on a journey through a wide range of

  3. Patrons and Collectors

    Patrons and Collectors Gifts and generous support from its patrons raised the profile of the SPK's institutions in their early years. Long-standing relationships with collectors are still contributing to superb exhibitions, research work, and new museum buildings today. James Simon (1851-1932), an i

  4. Donations and Indefinite Loans

    Donations and Indefinite Loans The SPK’s budget allocation for acquisitions is modest. Thanks to donations and indefinite loans from private collectors or public institutions, the public can see masterpieces and unique objects not contained in the historical collections. © SPK/Thomas Trutschel/photo

  5. Media, Communications, and Events

    Media, Communications, and Events This department is in charge of the SPK's Public Relations, Media activities, marketing, and events. The department attends to topics concerning all of the foundation's individual institutions and related to cultural policy. Ingolf Kern Head of Media and Communicati

  6. Clear Guidelines for the Protection of Cultural Heritage

    Clear Guidelines for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Some years ago, the Foundation adopted an internal policy on dealing responsibly with ancient artifacts. German law does not yet protect cultural property adequately. The SPK therefore advocates new cultural heritage legislation. The Foundatio

  7. Guidelines for the Treatment of Human Remains

    Guidelines for the Treatment of Human Remains Human remains in museum collections must be treated with special sensitivity. The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is one of many museums that have human remains among their holdings. The SPK has established basic principles for dealing with human remains and

  8. Issue 1/2015: The Obliteration of World Heritage

    Issue 1/2015: The Obliteration of World Heritage The new SPK magazine with reports from Syria and Iraq: Illegal excavations and trafficking threaten cultural heritage. This issue uncovers the workings of the looted antiquities business and asks what is expected of museums now. Issue no. 7 (2015), th

  9. Symposium „The Future of Collections“ (20.05.2025)

    BY INVITATION ONLY, PUBLIC LIVESTREAM As places for the symposium are strictly limited, please note that invitations can only be issued for named individuals who have registered in advance. A livestream of the symposium can be viewed without prior registration. The link will be published here shortl

  10. Budget, finances, donations, exhibition and third-party funded projects

    Budget, finances, donations, exhibition and third-party funded projects The unit is responsible for the foundation's budget and accounting. It also coordinates the SPK's fundraising and third-party funding projects and their applications. Volko Steinig Head of Unit for Budget and Financial Services