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  1. Top scientist Sharon Macdonald takes up research on the Humboldt Forum in Berlin (11.05.2015)

    The winner of the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship will conduct research at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) on the museum presentation of knowledge and, in close cooperation with the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK) and the Museum für Naturkunde (MfN), will also provide new im

  2. Opening of the Humboldt Box (29.06.2011)

    The new information centre on Schlossplatz presents the concepts of the National Museums in Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Berlin Central and State Library for the Humboldt Forum. The Humboldt Box is a temporary landmark: with changing exhibitions and events, it accompanies the conce

  3. Deutschlandfunk in the Humboldt Box (23.09.2015)

    Museum makers, collection managers, ethnologists, art historians and other protagonists of the Humboldt Forum tell their stories Deutschlandfunk has set up an "audio bar" on the second floor of the Humboldt Box, where visitors will be able to listen to the individual episodes of the 16-part radio se

  4. Priorities of the SPK in 2025 (13.03.2025)

    Annual reception at the James-Simon-Galerie - Parzinger: New funding agreement is recognition of reform - Outstanding visitor balance 2024 - Attractive exhibition programme this year - Expansion of international collaborations Over 200 guests from politics, culture, science, business, tourism and so

  5. Grand opening of the PETRI Berlin Archaeology Lab: a unique project combines research with experience (01.04.2025)

    On 24 June 2025, PETRI Berlin will open its doors on the Spree Island and invite visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of archaeology. The unique cooperation between the Museum of Prehistory and Early History of the National Museums in Berlin and the Berlin State Monuments Office s

  6. Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and Nationalgalerie mourn the loss of Erich Marx (10.09.2020)

    Great collector passes away at the age of 99 - Parzinger: A man of the century - Eissenhauer and Haak: A major influence on the reconstruction of the Nationalgalerie's collection - Knapstein and Jäger: We lose a great friend of art The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation and the National Museums i

  7. Topping-out ceremony in Friedrichshagen (24.04.2023)

    Depot location of the National Museums in Berlin takes shape Berlin. In Berlin-Friedrichshagen, under the direction of the Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning (BBR) and on behalf of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK), a multifunctional depot building is being built for the

  8. Human remains from Tanzania: Confirmation of relationships to living persons for the first time (05.09.2023)

    Provenance research on human remains leads to modern-day descendants for the first time - DNA analysis proves clear relationships In a project launched in 2017, the Museum of Prehistory and Early History of the National Museums in Berlin, together with scientists from Rwanda, analysed the provenance

  9. Ceremony "50 Years of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation" on Friday, 7 September 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Konzerthaus Berlin am Gendarmenmarkt (07.09.2007)

    Thanks to Prof. Dr h.c. Klaus-Dieter Lehmann President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation - The spoken word prevails - It is a moving moment to be able to stand here on the stage of the Konzerthaus and say thank you. This building, opened in 1821, is not only festive, but also has the same

  10. A Drua from the South Seas (05.11.2018)

    In Fiji, a double-hulled sailing boat is produced for the junior areas in the Humboldt Forum A double-hulled boat from Fiji will also be on display at the Humboldt Forum. The so-called Drua is currently being built on the islands of Viti Levu and Ogea Levu in co-operation with the Fiji National Univ