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Global Network for Protecting Cultural Heritage The Foundation is committed to international action in response to the worldwide threat to cultural heritage. A collaborative project is investigating illicit trade and devising new methods of protecting cultural assets. "Cultural Heritage in Danger: I

Protection of Cultural Heritage The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz protects the cultural property in its possession in various special ways. It is also actively involved in many projects and partnerships for the protection of cultural heritage worldwide. All around the world, cultural property i

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. More on This Subject

The origins of the vast majority of the museum, library, and archival holdings that have been brought together within the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) long predate its founding. Their diversity and their continuing importance were largely attained in the

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

Cultural Assets Relocated to Russia as a Result of the War At the end of the Second World War, numerous cultural assets were transported to the USSR. A large number of them are still there. The Federal Republic of Germany and the cultural institutions affected are seeking their return. In 1958–59 th

Dealing with Cultural Assets Looted by the National Socialists The National Socialists systematically took art and books from those they persecuted. The Foundation searches for just and fair solutions based on the Washington Principles for looted assets that ended up in its collections. Im August 19

Cultural Assets Illegally Removed in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) Cultural assets were also seized illegally from their owners in the GDR. Such cases are handled by government agencies set up specifically for that purpose. The Foundation assists these agencies by request. In 2007 returned pa

Cooperation with Cultural Institutions The cooperation of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) with other cultural institutions primarily serves to make its extensive holdings available to a wide audience in Germany and abroad. It is exploring cross-discipli

The Coordination Office for the Preservation of Written Cultural Heritage (KEK) The substance of written cultural heritage is often endangered. The Koordinierungsstelle promotes their preservation and networks archives, libraries and museums nationwide. A restoration project funded by the Koordinier