In Berlin’s historic centre, exciting stories and hands-on activities await you. Look forward to a music and comedy duo, presented by the Kinderphilharmonie, learn about the history of the Franciscan Order in Berlin, and join in with our postcard-printing workshop!

11 a.m. | 45 minutes | at the museum
Music
Maibishow: Tap-dancing violin meets singing trombone
Violinist Marijn Seiffert and trombonist Gilbert Millich will delight the audience with tango, swing and Hungarian folk dance. Musical finesse, humour and rousing tap dancing, presented by the Children’s Philharmonic.

2 p.m. | 60 minutes | Foyer (meeting point)
Guided tour
A whirlwind tour through ‘BerlinZEIT’
This family-friendly tour takes you on an easy-to-follow and entertaining journey through the permanent exhibition on the history of Berlin. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to try things out and experience the exhibition with all your senses.

3 p.m. | 90 minutes | Salon (ground floor)
Lecture & Discussion
Franciscans on the Spree: Memory & the Present
To mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order, Brother Johannes Küpper OFM and historian Susanne Knackmuß will discuss a Berlin institution. Around 1250, Franciscan monks built a church and monastery in Berlin. From 1574 to 1945, the site was home to the ‘Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster’ secondary school.

11 am – 5 pm | continuous | Ephraim-Palais Museum Laboratory (ground floor)
Workshop
Creative workshop with Ximena Ferrer Pizarro
To accompany the special exhibition ‘Divided Lives: Art and Migration in Berlin’, artist Ximena Ferrer Pizarro offers insights into her work. She demonstrates how to experiment freely with colour and materials without fear of making mistakes. No prior experience is required. Just pop in and join in!
Free admission

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | throughout | in the exhibition
Live speakers
Meeting point: Biedermeier
Insights into the everyday life of Berlin’s inhabitants two hundred years ago. Back then, the Knoblauch family played an important role. Today, you can explore their former home, now a museum.

On the first Sunday of every month, we offer a packed programme for everyone at our three museums in the Nikolaiviertel. Families in particular are warmly invited – admission is free for anyone under 18 or eligible for a concession. So look forward to some great activities at the Ephraim-Palais, the Nikolaikirche and the Knoblauchhaus!

Our solidarity-based pricing model offers free entry to adults with valid proof of eligibility for a concession, including students, apprentices, those undertaking FSJ, FÖJ and BFD voluntary service, people with severe disabilities, refugees, recipients of Bürgergeld or ALG I, and many others. Everyone else pays only the museum admission fee and can take advantage of our particularly good-value combined ticket for all three museums. The extensive programme of events for the special day is included in the price!