Research

What can objects from Berlin’s past tell us today? Research carried out at the Berlin Museum helps us to better understand our collections. We use the research results in our exhibitions. We also look at how visitors experience what we have to offer and how we can further develop our museums.

Our researchers, in collaboration with partners from the fields of education, culture and academia, investigate issues relating to Berlin’s urban society. These projects give rise to events and formats for the general public.

Our research focuses primarily on tracing the origins of the objects in our collections. In doing so, we examine whether they were forcibly taken from their owners as a result of persecution during the National Socialist era.

Rückansicht eines Sofas mit der handschriftlichen Nummer Rb 711 auf einer Holzleiste
© Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin | Foto: Deborah Pomeranz

Provenience Research

Since 2008, we have been taking a close look: where do the objects in our collections come from? In doing so, we are fulfilling our duty to verify that all objects have been acquired lawfully.

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Research Reports

At present, we are only able to provide you with selected research reports in English. You can find further reports on the German version of our website.

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