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Cluster of Excellence: “TOPOI: The Formation and Transformation of Space and Knowledge in Ancient Civilizations” The Topoi excellence cluster is a research network with a focus on studies of antiquity. It combines the strengths and resources of six universities and research institutions in Berlin. T

The SPK president comments on the recommendations of the Scientific Board presented today. The goal is to "strengthen the potential for development and not to damage ... the special aura, but to enhance [it]." On July 13, 2020, the German Council of Science and Humanities presented the results of it

Parzinger: Iran still not issuing export permit for works of art – SPK committed to cultural dialogue The exhibition “The Tehran Collection. The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Berlin” planned for the Gemäldegalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin will not be able to take place as scheduled. As t

Deutsch-Russischer Bibliotheksdialog The Deutsch-Russischer Bibliotheksdialog (German-Russian Library Dialog) is an initiative of libraries from both countries. It is intended to support professional exchange and clarify the whereabouts of cultural assets displaced as a result of the war. Note: Sinc

The new gateway to the treasures of Museum Island opens for visitors on July 13, 2019 Museumsinsel (Museum Island) in Berlin will soon have another major attraction. In the future, the James-Simon-Galerie designed by David Chipperfield will welcome guests to the Museumsinsel. Chancellor Angela Merke

Not far from the Museumsinsel (Museum Island), a home for the cultures of the world is being created in the new Berliner Schloss (Berlin Palace). In June 2015, two years after the cornerstone was laid, the topping out ceremony was held. Beginning in 2019, the planned Humboldt Forum in the reconstruc

European Cultural Heritage Year 2018 (ECHY) aims to increase the awareness and visibility of culture as a unifying element in Europe. On December 19, 2016, the project's five ambassadors presented it to the public. One of them was Hermann Parzinger, President of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesit

Gerhard Richter is making an important selection of 100 works available for the Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts (Museum of the 20th Century), which forms part of the Nationalgalerie. Works by the artist will be on display in the Neue Nationalgalerie from 2023 onward, and after that in the new building a

Cultural Education Numerous people from Germany and abroad visit and use the Foundation’s museums, libraries, and archives. Its offerings to impart culture and fulfill its task of educating are correspondingly broad. The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin offer children and young people of all ages a varie

Forschungsallianz Kulturerbe The Forschungsallianz Kulturerbe develops innovative restoration and conservation methods. It was established in 2008 by the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, and the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft. Cooperative project of the Cultural Heritage Resear