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Construction work on the Neues Museum, the war-damaged building by August Stüler (begun as the second building on Museum Island in 1843 and opened in 1859), which has survived as a ruin, is progressing rapidly in line with the plans of architect David Chipperfield. Parts of the building were complet

The Museum Commission of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, a body of independent experts, firmly opposes the naive and disrespectful view of CulturCooperation to send Nefertiti on tour like a pop star without regard for conservation care and responsibility. The 3000-year-old Nefertiti must

In the presence of the Minister of State for Culture Bernd Neumann and his Russian counterpart Sokolov, an exhibition was opened today at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow that is not only a milestone in the cultural-historical presentation of the early Middle Ages, but is also of eminent cultural-politi

The Institute for Museum Research at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Preußischer Kulturbesitz, together with the German Museums Association, has published the overall statistical survey of museums in the Federal Republic of Germany for the year 2005. The survey provides information on visitor number

At its meeting today, the Board of Trustees of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation noted with great satisfaction that all elements of the Masterplan it adopted in June 1999 can now be implemented following the recent decisions by the Federal Government and Parliament. The decision taken on 9 N

The opening of the splendidly renovated and technically modernised Bode Museum next week (first day of opening on Thursday) is another milestone in the restoration of the museum ensemble and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Alte Nationalgalerie opened its doors back in 2001 following its renovation.

Ladies and Gentlemen, When Kaiser Wilhelm II opened the museum on 18 October 1904, it was a rainy day, with uniforms, gowns and medal necklaces providing the colourful backdrop. Today we had glorious imperial weather, but the imperial era is long gone. The opening today is ennobled by the words of w

Speech by Klaus-Dieter Lehmann, President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation - The spoken word prevails - Excellencies, dear Mr Osten, dear Mr Veit, ladies and gentlemen, Today we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Museum of East Asian Art. I would like to extend a very warm welc

The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation welcomes with pleasure the decision of the Federal Government, which has been the sole financier of the renovation and restoration of the Museum Island since 2003, to begin the new construction of the James Simon Gallery (New Entrance Building) there now and