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The genetic investigations on six skulls from the collection of the Museum of Prehistory and Early History (Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin) have been completed. There was no match with the DNA of Mangi Meli. Mangi Meli (1866-1900) was executed by the German colon

Researching and Documenting Provenance The goal of provenance research is to clarify the origins of objects. It is a cross-disciplinary task for all the Foundation’s institutions. In several research projects, determining provenance is the sole task. The Spectrum of Tasks in Provenance Research Prov

Now it is all signed and sealed: the Swiss architectural practice will see its design for the Museum des 20. Jahrhundert built on the Kulturforum. The entry by Herzog & de Meuron won the design competition for the Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts (Museum of the 20th Century) at the Kulturforum. The signi

The „Mosse Art Research Initiative“ (MARI) was presented to the public today. SPK is partner to the project which is an unprecedented initiative in provenance research. The collections of the publisher Rudolf Mosse (1843–1920) contained thousands of pictures, sculptures, art objects, books, and anti

Milestone in the complete renovation and extension of Pergamonmuseum: topping out ceremony for building phase A On May 3, 2019, the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, SPK) and the Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (Federal Office for Building and Regional

Removal by Private Parties Numerous objects from the Prussian collections disappeared during the Second World War as a result of theft or plundering. The Foundation is researching the whereabouts of such works and is seeking their return to Berlin. In 2009, four paintings were returned to the Alte N

Replace the “Song of the Germans”? Do away with the national anthem? Just sweep unity and justice and freedom under the carpet of history? No, that is not what the Foundation is trying to do, even if some of the media have given the story that slant. First, a little back-story: 2016 is the 175th ann

State Institute for Music Research Glimpses of the Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung Multiteaser headline School tour in the Musikinstrumenten-Museum © SPK / Pierre Adenis Aeolian player piano rolls © SPK / Pierre Adenis Folding travel harpsichord from the collection of Queen Sophie Charlotte

Events Within the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) there are numerous events daily. All cross-institutional events and public events which are initiated by the president or in which the president is taking part are listed here. All other events are listed on

Human Resources Department The Human Resources Department is the contact person for all personnel issues at the SPK. Its spectrum of tasks includes personnel planning, hiring and development, employee care, and advising management . Martina Scheuermann Head of Human Resources Department +49 30 266 4