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A rediscovered Madonna, the history of the sculpture collection, the networks of Surrealism, talking mats, and the responsible handling of human remains – all of this is linked to the work of provenance researchers. On 8 April, they will be talking about it. This year marks the eighth edition of Int

The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) possesses immense treasures of the intellectual and artistic production of humankind. Several of them have been declared UNESCO World Heritage. More on This Subject

For the first time outside of the Villa von der Heydt: At their 2017 yearly press conference at the Altes Museum, the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz demonstrated that all sights are set on the Humboldt Forum and highlighted the theme of digitalization. Long before the actual opening of the Humbol

Documents Important documents related to the work of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz, such as brochures, statements of principle, and conceptual documents, are available for download in the Media Library.

President The President represents the Foundation externally. She is the chair of the Executive Board and determines its priorities. She is the superior of all Foundation employees and is responsible for all ongoing matters at the SPK. The President is based at Villa von der Heydt. The President of

The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) provides scholars with information and hence with complex, interconnected services. The extent and quality of their holdings and expertise in the institutions provide outstanding infrastructure for research. More on This

Dossiers and News Get access to the latest news from Germany’s largest cultural institution or dig deeper and read feature stories on selected projects and topics of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz in our dossiers – including exclusive interviews, background information on our activities, ima

Guidelines for the Treatment of Human Remains Human remains in museum collections must be treated with special sensitivity. The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is one of many museums that have human remains among their holdings. The SPK has established basic principles for dealing with human remains and

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

SPK Magazine reports on the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) in its full diversity. It offers an opportunity to speak to the people who address the numerous tasks of the Foundation with creativity and personal commitment and takes positions on issues of cult