Look forward to a festive pre-Christmas day in the Nikolai Quarter: explore the children’s exhibition at the Knoblauchhaus, get creative at the Ephraim-Palais and experience sound art at the Nikolaikirche. There’ll also be live music featuring the harp and singing.

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | continuous | in the exhibition
Short guided tours
Meeting point: Biedermeier
At the Knoblauchhaus, you’ll travel back 200 years: our exhibition guides will show you and tell you how the wealthy Knoblauch family helped shape life in Berlin through the silk trade, architecture and their brewery.
 
3 p.m. | Duration: 30 minutes | Salon (ground floor)
Opening
Children Make the Museum: What a celebration!
How did the Knoblauch family celebrate 200 years ago? And how do Berlin families celebrate today? Look forward to unique original objects, festive music boxes and a shadow theatre video by children from the Fröbel Kindergarten Schatzinsel Berlin.
Free admission
 
3.30 pm + 4.15 pm | Duration: 30 minutes | Salon (ground floor)
Music
Children’s Philharmonic: Harp solo
With her harp and singing, Teresa Raff takes you on a musical journey through sparkling constellations and whizzing planets. A poetic concert about courage, curiosity and the inner light that lies within every person.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | throughout | Salon (ground floor)
Talk
Object of the Month: Candlestick, 1940
Our curator, Elisabeth Bartel, will introduce you to a new acquisition from the estate of the Berlin art smith Günter Strobach. The object tells the story of a craft that has almost disappeared and an eventful family history.
Free admission
 
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | continuous | Museum Laboratory (ground floor)
Workshop
Party bags and gift pouches
In this creative workshop, you can design a colourful party bag, a pretty gift pouch or a special bag according to your own wishes and ideas. Everything you need is provided for you here.
Free admission
 
2 p.m. | 1 hour | Meeting point: Foyer
Family tour
A whirlwind tour through ‘BerlinZEIT’
Come and explore our major permanent exhibition on the history of Berlin together! You’ll learn lots along the way: What did medieval fabric feel like? What did Berlin smell like around 1740? And which inventions made everyday life in the big city easier?

On the first Sunday of every month, we offer a packed programme for everyone at our three museums in the Nikolai Quarter. Look forward to some great activities at the Ephraim-Palais, the Nikolaikirche and the Knoblauchhaus! Families in particular are warmly invited. Admission is free for anyone under 18 or eligible for a concession.
 
Our solidarity-based pricing model offers free entry to adults with proof of eligibility for a concession, including students, apprentices, those undertaking FSJ, FÖJ and BFD placements, 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 is included in the price!