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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

Cooperation The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz cooperates with numerous national and international partners. It is constantly expanding this collaboration and exchange with cultural and scientific institutions. This project to decontaminate stone sculptures to conserve them is a cooperation of t

Jahrbuch Preussischer Kulturbesitz The Preussischer Kulturbesitz yearbook reports extensively and continuously on the Foundation's work. It records important events, takes a look at subjects relevant to the Foundation, and provides information about major topics of interest in the five institutions.

The estate of Leni Riefenstahl was recently donated to the SPK. It all had to be packed up in her house in Pöcking on a one-week ‘flash expedition’ in late 2017 and brought to Berlin. Reason enough to reflect upon Leni Riefenstahl, her life, and her work. An artist has to endure that. He must not cl

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

Institut für Museumsforschung (Institute for Museum Research) The institute is a research and documentation institute active throughout Germany on various museum issues. It represents the concerns of the Foundation and the German federal state governments within a European framework. The activities

The Prussian Secret State Archives has acquired part of the estate of Prince Friedrich Leopold junior of Prussia (1895-1965), including nearly five hundred letters. They are the personal correspondence of the Prince Carl – or “Glienicke” – branch of the Prussian royal family, which was established b

Sponsoring and Cooperation We would be delighted if you as a company would like to get involved as a sponsor! You have the choice of becoming a partner of the entire foundation, a specific organisation, a collection, a field of activity or a project. Together with you, we will explore options that s

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

Design competition is completed – the winning design “is the expression of a unique approach - restrained, yet with a strong presence” says Arno Lederer, chairman of the jury. On October 27, 2016, the winners of the design competition were announced: Herzog & de Meuron architects from Basel, in part