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Front view of the Museum of European Cultures in June 2018.
The Croatian Cultural Days from the series: “Cultural Days at the Museum of European Cultures.”
View into the exhibition at the Museum of European Cultures.
The interior of an exhibition at the Museum Europäischer Kulturen, part of the Dahlem Museum in Dahlem, Berlin.
Textile depot of the Museum of European Cultures
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. Here: view into the permanent exhibition.
The first birth control pill at the Museum of European Cultures in the 2018 “Wedding” exhibition.
Cheese mold. Geographic reference: Sámi (Sámi, “Lapps”); Sápmi. Place of acquisition: Finland. Ferdinand Siemssen, collector. Height x diameter: 3.2 x 16.5 cm, wood, thin wood veneer. Dated: 1818. Made from a round carved wooden base plate. The rim is thin wood veneer sewn on with bast. Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, identification no. II C 997.
Restorer at work in the textile depot.
Portrait bust of Adolf Reichwein in the entrance area of the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin.
The core from which the collections of the Museum of European Cultures emerged is the “Europe Cabinet.” It was a cabinet established in 1856 during the transformation of the Royal Prussian Kunstkammer into a museum, containing a few objects from somewhat marginal European peoples. The two most precious pieces were two shaman drums from the far north, from the land of the Sámi. The Sámi were probably the most exotic people one could find in Europe.
View of the new collection presentation, theme: Mobilities–Migration.
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures. Special exhibition “100 Percent Wool” from November 2017 to June 2019.
Wedding dresses from the exhibition “Wedding Dreams” at the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin.
Mementos from the wedding of the Schmidt couple, Fulda, 1912.
View into the exhibition Wedding Dreams at the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin-Dahlem.
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin, special exhibition “Wedding Dreams.” Here: bridal crown “Schäppel,” Black Forest, 19th century.
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. View into the permanent exhibition.
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. Here: pictures of the Mechanical Christmas Mountain.
Folding screen, 1900, England; Ethnological Museum Berlin
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. Exhibit: Paper theater: Journey Around the World in 80 Days.
Adam Hölbing (1855–1929), Traurige Weihnachten oder die neun eingeschneiten Schulkinder, Moritat, oil on canvas, height x width 280 x 175 cm, c. 1900, Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Berlin, inventory no.: D (32 N 11) 286/1974. Place of manufacture: Neustadt, Schleswig-Holstein. GLAM-on-Tour: Wiki goes MEK! 2.0. Wikipedians photographed from November 16 to 18, 2018, at the Museum Europäischer Kulturen. This photo was taken during a project supported by WMDE. Supported by: Wikimedia Deutschland, Museum Europäischer Kulturen.
Engagement ring, Colfosco / South Tyrol (today Italy), first half of the 19th century.
Wikipedians photographed from November 16 to 18, 2018, at the Museum Europäischer Kulturen. This photo was taken during a project supported by WMDE. Supported by: Wikimedia Deutschland, Museum Europäischer Kulturen.
Neck pouch, leather, beads, thread; N(29A) 63/2018
Removal, presentation, and return of a wall hanging (1750–1800) from the depot of the Museum Europäischer Kulturen in Berlin by its employees. The curtain is made of fabric and felt and was embroidered with silk threads. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are presented. The photo series consists of 32 images and also shows detailed shots of the individual image fields. The exhibit will not be shown publicly in the permanent exhibition.
Photo taken at the Museum of European Cultures during the GLAM-on-Tour event.
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. Here: current exhibition site of the sculpture Conchita Wurst on the crescent moon.
Patience game, sliding puzzle. “15 game, patience game for the trench in a cardboard box.” Manufacturer: A. Sala. Length x width: 9.7 x 9.7 cm. Wood, cardboard. Dated: 1914. Square cardboard-wood box with title label (black-white-red border, in the center Iron Cross with the year 1914, company insignia A. S. i. B., number 4658). Game instructions glued to the underside. Inside, 12 of 15 round wooden pieces with blue and red numbers. The pieces with the numbers 3, 4, and 12 are missing. Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Identification no. D (36 D38) 892/1988.
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. Here: view of the permanent exhibition: Religious folk art?
GLAM-on-Tour: Wiki goes MEK! 2.0. Wikipedianer fotografierten vom 16. bis 18. November 2018 im Museum Europäischer Kulturen. This photo was taken during a project supported by WMDE. Supported by: Wikimedia Deutschland, Museum Europäischer Kulturen.
Impressions from the Museum of European Cultures in Berlin. View into the collection depot.

Museum of European Cultures

Berlin, Germany

The Museum of European Cultures is the largest institution of its kind in Europe, dedicated to everyday life, traditions, and social change across the continent. Its collections explore how people live, celebrate, work, and express identity, from historic crafts to contemporary culture.

Location and Setting

The museum sits in the Dahlem museum district in southwestern Berlin, an area known for its academic institutes, leafy streets, and a cluster of cultural venues. The surrounding neighborhood offers a calm setting, with easy links to other museums and research centers.

What the Museum Shows

Exhibitions focus on daily life and shared experiences: clothing and textiles, household objects, festival costumes, religious displays, and items linked to migration and modern city living. Displays often combine historic artifacts with multimedia, photographs, and sound to show how customs continue or change over time.

Themes and Stories

Key themes include seasonal festivals, food traditions, craftsmanship, and the ways people form communities. Special sections highlight moments of transition—moving to a new country, starting a family, or adapting to new technologies—showing how these shifts shape personal and collective identity.

Research and Education

As part of Berlin’s museum network, the Museum of European Cultures supports research, archives, and educational programs. Workshops, talks, and family-friendly activities invite visitors to look closely at objects and connect them with present-day experiences.

Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_Europ%C3%A4ischer_Kulturen

Outstanding Landmarks

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Altstadt Köpenick

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Savignyplatz

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Olympiastadion

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Museumsdorf Düppel

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Landwehrkanal

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Victoriastadt

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Georg Kolbe Museum

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Rathaus Schöneberg

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Rheingauviertel

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Bayerischer Platz

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Neue Staatsbibliothek - Haus Potsdamer Straße

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Viktoriapark

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Alt Lübars

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Oranienstraße

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Museum Berggruen

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Nikolaiviertel

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Siegessäule

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Weißensee cemetery

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart

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Jagdschloss Grunewald

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