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The new issue of the SPK Magazine with reports from Syria and Iraq: Illegal excavation and trade are endangering the world’s cultural heritage. This issue examines the workings of the trade in stolen antiquities and asks what is expected of museums now. Links for Additional Information Issue 01/2015

In summer 2015, the breakthrough to the Pergamonmuseum is being completed. The new opening in the external wall allows visitors to pass directly from the James-Simon-Galerie to the main level of the museum. Links for Additional Information News: "Durchbruch auf der Museumsinsel“ (in German) (31.07.2

Elaborately packaged and lifted by crane out through the window – with skillful handling and under the watchful eye of the scientists, a South Seas boat travels from the Martin-Gropius-Bau back to the Ethnologisches Museum (Ethnological Museum) in Dahlem. For three months, numerous objects from the

“Cultural Heritage in Danger: Illicit Excavations and Illegal Trade” was the subject under discussion in Berlin on 11 and 12 December 2014. Links for Additional Information Press release: "Aus aktuellem Anlass: Bericht der Tagung ‚Kulturgut in Gefahr – Raubgrabungen und illegaler Handel‘ ist online“

SPK Magazine 2/2015: Go on, Cross the Border! The new issue of SPK Magazine reports on the reunification of the Berlin collections 25 years ago. It tells the stories of those who were there – people from the East and the West, from restorer to museum director. Issue no. 8 (2016), cover feature: 25 y

SPK Newsletter The SPK newsletter provides you with monthly news as well as information about important events and exciting projects. In addition, the President answers your questions about the Foundation's work. Get the best overview of what is happening in the SPK! © SPK / Mario Lombardo The best

The Guelph Treasure is one of the most important collections of medieval ecclesiastical art. It has been subject to a restitution claim since 2008. In 2015, plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the U.S. that SPK believes has no merit. The Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Founda

On 11 and 12 December 2014, experts in the fields of politics, science and practical implementation discussed measures to protect cultural assets with around 300 participants. The international conference in the Weltsaal of the Federal Foreign Office concluded with an urgent appeal to clamp down on

Sustainable Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Countries of Origin The Foundation works to sustainably protect cultural assets in countries of origin as well. It runs various projects for capacity building: providing training for local experts so they are better able to undertake it themselves.

Protection Against Illegal Excavations and Trafficking The Foundation works with international partners to help protect cultural property against crime. Antiquities, in particular, are seriously threatened by illegal excavations and trafficking. Aerial photo showing holes and pits dug in a looted ar