Library
The Library of the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
The library in the Poelzig-Halle in Spandau is a reference library run by the Berlin Museum. It focuses on the culture and history of Berlin, supplemented by selected literature on the Margraviate of Brandenburg. We acquire new titles in line with the main themes of our collection, as well as current exhibitions and projects.
The collection comprises around 120,000 items. These include books, journals, publishers’ publications, exhibition catalogues and so-called ‘grey literature’ – that is, publications not available through bookshops. The collection is supplemented by various special collections. These include, amongst others:
- almost all Berlin court calendars and address books
- Brandenburg local history and district calendars
- the collection Variety – Circus – Cabaret
- and much more.
We have catalogued the entire collection, both in terms of format and content. You can easily search for media, journals and other items online using the search form on this page. If you would like to use the library in person, please register in advance. As a reference library, it is also open to visitors from outside the university. You can view and use the media on site.
Please note:
Only employees of the Berlin Museum may borrow media. If you are using the library as an external visitor, photocopying facilities are available on site. You may also take photographs for work purposes by prior arrangement. Please just speak to us when you visit.
History & Cooperations
The Berlin Museum Library was founded in 1874 with the Märkisches Provinzial-Museum. Since then, it has supported the museum’s work whilst also being open to the public.
As a member of various specialist networks, the library works closely with other libraries and cultural institutions. These include the German Library Association (dbv), the Working Group of Art and Museum Libraries (AKMB), the OPL Working Group Berlin-Brandenburg and the Berlin-Brandenburg Cooperative Library Network (KOBV). It also participates in the Journal Database (ZDB).
Info
Contact
Iris Schewe
+ 49 30 35 30 59 – 812
bibliothek@berlin.museum
Address
Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin
Bibliothek
Hans-Poelzig-Straße 20
13587 Berlin-Spandau
Directions
Location on Google Maps
Bus & Train
Please make an appointment before visiting.