The Birds & The Reptiles
Bonn, NRW 53113
+49 228 9122-0
http://www.uni-bonn.de/museumk...
info.zfmk@uni-bonn.de
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The Birds & The Reptiles |
Adenauerallee 160 Bonn, NRW 53113 +49 228 9122-0 http://www.uni-bonn.de/museumk... info.zfmk@uni-bonn.de |
This neo-classical building, which contains one of Germany's most important Zoological collection, was built at the beginning of the 20th Century. The museum, with its preserved animals and exhibits, offers an exciting afternoon for families. Over 3000 animals are on display in their natural surroundings. From local birds to exotic mammals and huge skeletons of extinct ostriches, its all here. The bird collection has 70,000 exhibits and is particularly extensive. The egg collection is just as important and unique. The corridor to the vivarium is also impressive, as a few living reptiles are on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient Greek and Roman antiques |
Am Lustgarten Berlin, Berlin 10178 +49 (0)30 2090 5555 http://www.smb.spk-berlin.de/ |
Nineteenth century architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel provided Berlin with many of its greatest buildings, including the magnificent Konzerthaus and the equally striking Altes Museum. The museum, which opened in 1830, was the first to be built on Museum Island. It now houses rotating special exhibitions and is home to part of the Antique Collection, a breathtaking collection of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts excavated by the famous German archeologist Hildesheimer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North German history and culture museum |
Museumstraße 23 Hamburg, Hamburg 22765 +49 (0)40 42811 3582 http://www.altonaermuseum.de/de/ info@altonaermuseum.de |
This museum specialises in north German subjects, and is one of the biggest regional museums in Germany. Find out about Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein and the Lower Elbe Region. Areas covered include fishing and navigation, craftsmanship, cultural and city history and north German art and graphics. There are also numerous special collections. The Altonaer Museum also has a library with more than 60000 books on the various areas of interest represented in the museum. There are also outposts such as the Museum of middle-class Culture in the Jenisch-Haus, which is a Country Residence situated in the middle of Jenisch Park in Klein Flottbeck (Baron-Voght-Straße 50, 22609 Hamburg, Tel. +49 40 82 87 90). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art and Cultural Museum |
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4 Bonn, NRW 53113 +49 228 9 1710 http://www.kah-bonn.de/ info@kah-bonn.de |
This gallery showcases the art and cultural heritage of Germany. It organizes exhibitions, events and school tours throughout the year, and is thronged by visitors from all over Europe. The two major attractions at the gallery are 'Tutankhamun-The Golden Beyond', works of art from the pharaoh's burial site, and 'Art in the GDR', which showcases the history of Art in the German Democratic Republic. Forthcoming attractions in 2005 are exhibitions on Genghis Khan and his heirs, The Baroque in the Vatican, Art and Culture in Papal Rome II, 10,000 Years of Art and Culture from Jordan, and Faces of the Orient. Entry fee: Euro 7 for adults Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of the automobile |
Petuelring 130 Milbertshofen München, Bayern 80807 +49 89 3822 3307 http://www.bmw.com/bmwd/pulse/... |
More than just a company museum! Located next to the enormous BMW Tower (built in 1970-73) which dominates Munich's northern skyline with its characteristic four-cylindrical shape, this museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the different eras of motorized transport. Opened in 1966, the museum also serves to illustrate the unrivaled success story of the BMW concern. The permanent exhibition Zeithorizonte was opened in 1991. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bavarian National Museum |
Prinzregentenstraße 3 Lehel München, Bayern 80538 +49 89 211 2401 http://www.bayerisches-nationa... bay.nationalmuseum@bnm.mwn.de |
Excellent sculptures (from the early Middle Ages to the 19th century) meet old armour, tableware and furniture; ethnological and religious objects are displayed next to china from Nymphenburg. This well-organised exhibition is housed in a marvellous fin-de-siècle building (1894-99). The pride of the museum, which boasts a collection of over 180,000 objects, is the exhibition of Christmas cribs - the biggest collection of its kind in the country. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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700 brands of beer |
Antwerpener Straße 31 Belgisches Viertel Köln, NRW 50672 +49 221 51 6590 |
The Biermuseum is a rather typical kiosk selling magazines, sweets, snacks and drinks. But unlike every other kiosk in Cologne, they also have 700 different kinds of bottled beer to choose from! If you're looking for one of your favorite German brews that is hard to find in this part of the country, or a particular brand of dark Hefe Weizen or Schwarzbier, this is the place to come. They also have a good selection of strong Belgian beers, including Delerium Tremens and Chimay, English ales like Spitfire or Newcastle Brown but also beers from far more exotic places like Cuba, South Africa, Jamaica and Brazil. Because they are a kiosk, rather than a normal shop, they can stay open much later. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Germany's Favourite Star |
Bonngasse 18-26 Bonn, NRW 53111 +49 228 9 81750 http://www.beethoven-haus-bonn.de info@beethoven-haus-bonn.de |
Ludwig von Beethoven was born here in 1770; not in the impressive part facing the street, but in the much simpler part at the back. The house was acquired by 12 wealthy residents in 1889 and converted into a museum, which houses priceless treasures including the original, hand-written manuscripts for the the Moonlight Sonata, Pastoral Symphony and Coriolan Overture. Visitors can also admire the great composer's instruments, including a viola, quartet instruments, a grand piano and a console from Remigiuskirche's organ. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late baroque royal residence |
Benrather Schloßallee 104 Dusseldorf, NRW 40597 +49 211 899 7271 http://www.benrath.com/ben_sch... |
Located in the village of Benrath (a suburb of Dusseldorf since 1929), this summer residence was erected in 1756-73 in the middle of a spacious park bordered by the Rhine by electoral Prince Carl Theodor von Pfalz-Sulzbach. Designed by Nicolas de Pigage, the residence is a fine example of the transition from late baroque to classical architecture. The main building contains some exquisite furniture and 18th century paintings, while the west wing is home to the Benrath Natural History Museum, a fine exhibition outlining the historical development of the Rhine-Ruhr area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Berlin Wall memorial |
Bernauer Straße 111 Berlin, Berlin 13355 +49 (0)30 464 1030 http://www.berliner-mauer-doku... info@berliner-mauer-gedenkstaette.de |
If you're looking for remnants of the Berlin Wall, you may have to search for a long time. There is little left of this Cold War relic in present-day Berlin, due to a popular desire among Germans to eliminate all traces of their previous division. Just a handful of sites are left, one of which is the recently erected memorial at Bernauer Straße, the scene of some of the most spectacular and tragic escape attempts. What you will see here is, in fact, a reconstruction of the original Wall. Two walls run parallel to one another down the street, and in the middle, a strip of no man's land. This serves as a potent reminder of what many Germans regard as a symbol of totalitarian evil. The museum itself documents the history of the Wall in a series of moving and disturbing photographs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of Medical History |
Schumannstraße 20/21 Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 45 053 6156 http://www.bmm.charite.de/ jane.kaminski@charite.de |
The dentist's chair in the entrance hall barely prepares you for what is about to come. The centrepiece of the museum is a fine collection of human limbs preserved in glass jars filled with formalin. Other objects on display range from deformed embryos, Siamese twins and a human Cyclops to a wonderful selection of pickled organs disfigured by terrible disease. Medical students and sadists may admire the swollen intestines and squalid tumours; 'normal' visitors may leave clutching their stomachs! Children under 16 are not allowed to enter the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Princely castle |
Schloß Blutenburg 1 Obermenzing München, Bayern 81247 +49 89 891 2110 |
Formerly used for hunting and pleasure by Bavarian princes, Blutenburg Castle was built in 1425 by Albrecht III, who stayed there with his lover Agnes Bernauer. She is one of the popular, tragic figures of Bavarian history, having been taken prisoner by Albrecht's father in 1435 and drowned as witch. Blutenburg is a moated castle situated between two branches of the River Würm, one of which was dammed to form two lakes. It is an example of late gothic architecture which, by the time the prince's stables were constructed in 1529, had been significantly extended (the castle church was added in 1488 and the New Hall in 1456). There are lovely gardens designed by Teutsch. The castle has housed the International Youth Library since 1983, which, with over 500,000 volumes, is the largest of its type in the world. There is a lending library of books in 15 languages, available free of charge to young people under 18. The Michael Ende Museum has also been located in the building since 1996. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art collections |
Am Kupfergraben (Monbijoubrücke) Berlin 10178 +49 (0)30 830 1438 |
Situated on Museum Island, the Bode Museum features a wide collection of Byzantine Art. Originally conceived as a 'Museum for the Christian World', the building now houses several smaller collections. The Children's Gallery is a cultural centre that makes art and cultural history accessible to children and young people. The Münzkabinett, the coin collection, houses a permanent exhibition of over 50,000 coins from the Middle Ages to the present day. The Museum of Ancient Antiquities and Byzantine Art contains pieces from 3rd-19th century Russia, Asia Minor, Greece and Eygpt. An extensive collection of sculpture includes works from the Prussian Kunstkammer Collection, which have been housed in the Bode Museum ever since the Berliner Schloß was demolished by East German authorities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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German expressionists |
Bussardsteig 9 Berlin, Berlin 14195 +49 (0)30 831 2029 http://www.bruecke-museum.de bruecke-museum@t-online.de |
This small museum is worth the trek out of the city centre. It houses the works of the Brücke Group, considered to be Germany's pioneers in Expressionism. The group was founded in Dresden in 1905, but later moved to Berlin. The permanent exhibition includes works by all the members of the group—Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emile Nolde, Otto Müller, Erich Heckel, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Max Pechstein. Nazi repression in the 1930's lead to the destruction of many of the group's works—but what has survived is fascinating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent royal palace |
Spandauer Damm 20 Luisenplatz Berlin, Berlin 14059 +49 (0)30 25 0025 (Touristen Information) |
This beautiful baroque palace was built in 1695 by King Friedrich Wilhelm I as a summer residence for his beloved wife, Queen Sophie Charlotte. Hidden away in the lush Royal Gardens are several smaller buildings: the ornate rococo Belvedere, containing an impressive collection of porcelain; the Schinkel Pavilion which houses drawings, paintings, sculptures, furniture and porcelain by Karl Friedrich Schinkel; and the neoclassical Mausoleum containing the tombs of Queen Louise, King Friedrich Wilhelm III, Emperor Wilhelm I and Empress Augusta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chocolate museum |
Rheinauhafen 1a Köln, NRW 50678 +49 221 931 8880 http://www.schokoladenmuseum.de office@schokoladenmuseum.de |
Opened in 1993, the Chocolate Museum is located in Cologne's former harbor, and the building has been designed in the shape of a ship's prow in deference to this maritime connection. Architect Ernst Eller constructed the building almost entirely out of glass, according to the specifications of Hans Imhoff, head of the Stollwerck company. The firm has also influenced the name of the museum, which in full reads 'The Imhoff-Stollwerck Museum of the Past and Present of Chocolate'. Visitors can drink from the warm chocolate spring and try out the home-made chocolate produced in the factory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Communication Museum |
Schaumainkai 53 Frankfurt am Main, HES 60596 +49 69 6 0600 http://www.museumsstiftung.de mk.frankfurt@mspt.de |
The Communication Museum deals with the development of communication over the centuries and includes numerous original exhibits such as early mailboxes, uniforms, telephones, postcards and stamps. An original Bell telephone and a piece of underwater cable from the first transatlantic telephone line are particularly interesting historical artefacts. Visitors can also try their hand at Morse code and other forms of electronic communication. Various films elucidate specific exhibits and particular themes. The building was extended in 1990 and is now a modern, well-organised and detailed museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dachau concentration camp - shadows of the past |
Alte Römerstraße 75 Dachau Dachau, Bayern 85221 +49 8131 669970 http://www.kz-gedenkstaette-da... info@kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de |
A visit to Dachau, the remains of Germany's first concentration camp, is an experience you will never forget. Built shortly after Hitler seized power, its aim was to extinguish opposition through incarceration and/or murder. Dachau has been preserved and is open to the public as a reminder of the horrors of Nazi Germany. The former work house is home to a permanent exhibition which describes in horrifying detail the history of the camp; a memorial to the victims of fascism (erected in 1968) stands in front of the building. The barracks have also been kept intact, for it was here that the prisoners - Social Democrats, Communists, Jews, Gypsies and Prisoners of War - were imprisoned. After the war, the camp was used as a temporary home for innumerable 'displaced persons'. The north-western part of the site includes the crematorium, where over 30,000 of Dachau's victims were cremated. Documentary film: Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Expressionist museum buildings |
Ehrenhof Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 |
Encircling the Ehrenhof, these dark brick, cubist buildings are one of Germany's finest examples of expressionist architecture. Erected for the 1926 Health Care Exhibition, the buildings now house a series of museums including the Kunstpalast art gallery and the Folk and Business Museum. The fantastic Rheinterrassen are also part of the complex. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ernst Moritz Arndt's Birthplace |
Adenauerallee 79 Bonn, NRW 53113 +49 228 24 1435 http://www.bonn.de/stadtmuseum... |
Bonn University's history professor and writer built a house in close proximity to the University between Koblenzer Gate and the Rhine Promenade with a view of the Siebengebirge in 1819. He was removed from office in 1820 because of his political views and suspicions of high-treason. Twenty years later, the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV reinstated him and he was then voted as Rector of the University. Today, his house, a nice Classical building, is an ideal place for exhibitions. Visitors have an opportunity to look at Biedermeier furniture, porcelain, paintings, books and letters as well as getting to know Ernst Moritz Arndt's world. Free Entrance Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Just the one topic |
Am Nobistor 1069 Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 +49 (0)40 3178 4126 http://www.eroticartmuseum.de/ |
A museum, which fits neatly into the somewhat different district in which it is situated (St. Pauli). The Erotic Art Museum, founded in 1992, is located inside an old warehouse. It is home to erotic pictures, objects and prints and the oldest pieces in its collection date from the 16th Century. Apart from its permanent collection, it also hosts a number of changing exhibitions. The range of subjects covered is diverse, but as is to be expected, these are all connected to the erotic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Film museum |
Schulstraße 4 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 +49 211 899 2490 http://www.duesseldorf.de/kult... filmmuseum@duesseldorf.de |
Founded in 1993, Dusseldorf's Film Museum is more a fascinating elucidation of the technical side of film-making than it is a homage to the stars of the silver screen. Visitors can explore the film studio (complete with cameras, microphones, wind machines and the like) and learn about the effects of light (a prerequisite for film-making) in a series of labyrinth-like dark rooms. The museum organizes tours, seminars and workshops, and also boasts a library containing some 2,600 films, 200,000 photos, 20,000 posters and 20,000 documents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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100 years of film history |
Potsdamer Straße 2 Berlin 10785 +49 30 300 9030 http://www.filmmuseum-berlin.de info@filmmuseum-berlin.de |
What is cinema but shadows and illusions? Entering a small room with low ceilings, visitors gasp in awe as walls of mirrors transform the room into a seemingly endless hall. Film fans then wind their way along a narrow path, past huge screens with images of stars from the silent era into the universe of German film. Berlin's brightest star is undoubtedly Marlene Dietrich and the show seems to revolves around her, with countless scenes from the classic Blue Angel and from her days as a Hollywood diva. What then follows is darkness. The Third Reich's contribution to film is artistically presented in a series of austere metal drawers which line the walls. Post-war cinema is unjustly neglected and confined to just one small room with a handfull of stars. Recently opened in the spanking new Sony Centre, the Berlin Film Museum recounts the history of German film using the help of hundreds of enormous screens and projections. Objects vanish in the flood of images and sound, and explanations are sparse. At the very least, it whets your appetite to go to the cinema again. And what luck! A high-speed lift will take you straight to the Arsenal Cinema in the basement of the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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National Museum of Architecture |
Schaumainkai 43 Sachsenhausen Frankfurt am Main, HES 60596 +49 69 2123 8844 http://www.dam-online.de info.dam@stadt-frankfurt.de |
Opened in 1984, the National Museum of Architecture is housed inside a beautiful 19th century villa. In fact, the concept of the museum is mirrored in the unusual design of the building: architect Oswald Mathias Ungers hollowed out the old neo-classical building and created a 'house within a house'. Spread out over many different levels, visitors can view the tremendous collection of ancient and new building plans and models. Rotating exhibitions on classic architects like Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe or Walter Gropius come just as highly recommended as the exhibitions on particular schools of architecture and lectures. The fascinating permanent exhibition on the top floor is entitled 'From the caveman's hut to the skyscraper'. EUR 4; concessions EUR 2. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lutheran cathedral |
Gendarmenmarkt Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 2273 0431 |
Together with its twin, the Französischen Dom (French Cathedral), the Deutscher Dom (German Cathedral) provides a stunning backdrop to Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin's prettiest square. The original structure was completed in 1708, but it was not until 1785 that the impressive dome by Karl Gontard was added. The cathedral was totally renovated in 1996 and now houses an extensive exhibition entitled 'Questions on German History'. The display, which covers three floors, deals with the glories and the tragedies which have defined German history since the French Revolution. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spice up your life |
Sander Damm 33 Altstadt Hamburg, Hamburg 21033 +49 (0)40 36 7989 http://www.spicys.de/ mail@spicys.de |
This is the only exhibition of its kind in the world. You can discover everything from old spice-grinding mills to mortars and over 300 other objects necessary for processing spices. Exercise your taste buds as you smell and taste the many spices that can be found here. The building itself was once a spice warehouse. Should you be interested in growing your own spices, you can also learn a lot about how to do this here. Visitors receive a sack of pepper as a souvenir of their visit to the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homage to Germany's greatest playwright |
Schloss Jägerhof, Jacobistraße 2 Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40211 +49 211 899 6262 goethemuseum@dusseldorf.de |
Schloss Jägerhof is home to the biggest private collection of items dealing with the great German writer, J.W. Goethe. Founded by publishers Anton and Katharina Kippenberg, the museum is divided into ten different sections dealing with Goethe's life and times. Visitors can admire over a thousand exhibits, including original manuscripts, letters, first editions, pictures, coins, medals, glass and porcelain from the 18th century. Goethe himself never lived in Dusseldorf, but he visited the city on several occasions between 1774-92. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of local history |
Holstenwall 24 Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 +49 (0)40 428132 2380 http://www.hamburgmuseum.de info@hamburgmuseum.de |
The museum's extensive collection ranges from artefacts dating from the city's foundation in the Middle Ages to visions of the future. The main subjects covered are the harbour, transport and trade, although there are also interesting sections dealing with the constitutional, cultural and social history of the city. The Great Fire of 1842 is documented in an informative and evocative way, as is the virtual ruin of the city during the two world wars. There are numerous models of the city, its churches, railways and ships. The life-size model of the steamer on the second floor is a must. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hemp Museum |
Mühlendamm 5 Berlin, Berlin 10178 +49 (0)30 242 4827 http://www.hanfmuseum.de/ info@hanfmuseum.de |
Allegedly the largest hemp museum in the world, the Hanfmuseum documents the cultivation of hemp from centuries past to the present day. The uses of hemp are vast—from medicine and agriculture to textiles and industry—and the museum provides a fascinating insight into the legal (and not so legal) uses of the multitalented plant. There is also an interesting section on the uses of hemp in other cultures. Museum offers English guides/translations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remembering and Learning |
Am Großen Wannsee 56-58 Berlin, Berlin 14109 +49 (0)30 805 0010 http://www.ghwk.de/ info@ghwk.de |
"Am großen Wannsee 56-58". A sinister address. On 20th January 1942—on Hitler's orders—the SS and government top-brass discussed the technical arrangements for the "final solution of the Jewish problem" in this very place. 50 years later, this villa has been turned into a museum for visitors to remember and to learn from the horrors of the past. The permanent exhibition recounts the tragic history of the holocaust (1933-45) in a lucid yet sensitive fashion. An educational department offers study days and seminars in political education (Appointment: +49 (0) 30 805 00 10) while the Mediothek contains a comprehensive collection of documents covering, amongst other things, nationalism, antisemitism and Neonazism (Open: 11am-6pm Tue-Fri). Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewish museum in the Rothschildpalais |
Untermainkai 14-15 Frankfurt am Main, HES 60311 +49 69 2123 5000 http://www.juedischesmuseum.de info@juedischesmuseum.de |
Before 1933, Frankfurt boasted the second largest Jewish community in Germany after Berlin. The Jewish Museum in the Rothschildpalais provides visitors with an overview of Jewish culture and an insight into the development of the Jewish community from the 12th century onwards. A replica of Frankfurt's Judengasse (Jewish alley) in the Middle Ages gives visitors an idea of what life in the Jewish ghetto used to be like. The exhibition also explores recent history with a wall containing the names of the Jews who were deported and murdered during the Nazi era. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The life and work of Johannes Brahms |
Peterstraße 39 Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 +49 (0)40 4191 3086 http://www.brahms-hamburg.de/ info@brahms-hamburg.de |
As part of the Beyling foundation, the museum is located in one of the buildings on Peterstraße, which were faithfully rebuilt in the original Baroque style. A visit can ideally be combined with a nice walk through Planten un Blomen park, and a stop at the Museum of Hamburg's History. In this picturesque environment the Johannes-Brahms-Society displays a collection of keepsakes, which illustrate the great composer's life and work. Among them are letters and photographs of Brahms, as well as autographs, concert programmes and sheet music. Other original exhibits are the composer's writing desk and one of his pianos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewish culture & history |
Lindenstraße 9-14 Berlin, Berlin 10969 +49 (0)30 2599 3300 http://www.juedisches-museum-b... info@jmberlin.de |
Located on the Lindenstraße, the Jewish Museum documents the history of Judaism and is a treat to all fans of architecture. The museum was designed by Daniel Liebeskind and is considered to be a masterpiece of modern architecture. The interior is made up of coarse concrete, which evokes a disconcerting and raw feeling. It has no straight corners, recalling the twisted contours of a horrific explosion. The structure of the building also creates a disturbing atmosphere, making one's impression of the realities of the Holocaust even stronger. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Zu Kennedys Ehren |
Pariser Platz 4a Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 2065 3570 http://www.thekennedys.de info@thekennedys.de |
Geöffnet ab 11.November 2006. Das Kennedys Museum öffnet seine Türe, um den 35. amerikanischen Präsident John F. Kenney zu ehren. Die Ausstellung hervorhebt das politische Leben des Präsidents und sitzt den Akzent auf den besuch der Kennedys im West Berlin, wo er seinen berühmten Satz sagte: "Ich bin ein Berliner". Das 600 Quadratmeter Ausstellungsgebäude enthält etwa 10 000 offizielle Dokumente, persönliche Papiere und zahlreiche Dinge, die der Kennedy familie ehemals gehöhrt haben. Zwichen verschiedenen persönlichen Sachen finden wir die Hermes Krokodileleder-Aktentasche, JFK übertrug, den Tagen, er im Dallas ermordet wurde sowie Jackies Pillbox Hut. Die Sammlung beinhaltet auch 1000 Original-Fotos von der Kennedy Familie. Hier ist eine gute Vorstellung der bis heute ungebrochene Faszination des legendären Kennedy-Clans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of applied arts |
Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 10 Berlin, Berlin 10785 +49(0)30 266 2902 http://www.smb.spk-berlin.de/kgm kgm@smb.spk-berlin.de |
Founded in 1868 as a museum for modern design, this museum didn't restrict itself for very long. In 1874 the Lüneberg silver collection was added, and in 1875, 7,000 items from the Royal Art Collection were brought here. The collection was divided up after the War, with some of it being moved to Schloß Köpenick and the rest to the present museum in the Kulturforum. The museum houses a broad collection of European arts and crafts from the early medieval period to the present day. The exhibition includes furniture, costumes, porcelain, crystal, jewellery and metal work. Temporary exhibitions are occasionally organised. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Misery, poverty, death and beauty |
Fasanenstraße 24 Berlin, Berlin 10719 +49 (0)30 882 5210 http://www.kaethe-kollwitz.de info@kaethe-kollwitz.de |
Just like the next-door Literaturhaus, Kathe Kollwitz Museum is located in a picturesque 19th century villa. But the works of the radical German artist (1867-1945), which deal with subjects such as misery, war and death, stand in breathtaking contrast to the cheerful and sunny exhibition rooms. As well as charcoal drawings, woodcuts and posters, an enormous collection of Kollwitz's sculptures is on display. Larger works are exhibited in the courtyard outside. A small gate leads to the Literaturhaus next door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Regal carriages |
Schloß Nymphenburg (Südflügel) Nymphenburg München, Bayern 80638 +49 89 179 080 http://www.schloesser.bayern.d... |
Articles from the 'Reiche Remise', Elector Maximilian I's collection of horse-drawn carriages, have been exhibited in the stables of Nymphenburg Castle since 1952. As well as numerous magnificent golden carriages, there are various highlights including the coronation carriage of Karl Albrecht (1740), two 19th century carriages decorated by the Munich sculptor Ludwig von Schwanthaler (the 'father' of Bavaria) and last but not least some fairytale-like pieces owned by King Ludwig II including portraits of his favourite horses! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fascinating architectural history |
Oberseestraße 60 Hohenschönhausen Berlin, Berlin 13053 +49 (0)30 9700 0618 http://www.miesvanderrohehaus.... info@miesvanderrohehaus.de |
This small and unassuming house on the shores of Lake Obersee is the last building designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe before his emigration to the USA. After the War it was used by the Soviet army as a garage and later as a wash-house. In 1977, East Berlin authorities declared it a historic monument. In 1998, the artist Günter Uecker installed an exhibition depicting the changes undergone by the house over the years. Besides this permanent exhibition, the museum also shows temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of Modern Art |
Domstrasse 10 Frankfurt am Main, HES 60311 +49 69 2123 0447 http://www.mmk-frankfurt.de/ mmk@stadt-frankfurt.de |
Designed by Hans Hollein, this museum is among the most important in Frankfurt and is known to locals as 'das Tortenstück' ('the slice of cake') due to its triangular shape. The unconventional yet elegantly designed building reflects the style of contemporary art and enriches Frankfurt's architectural landscape. The focal point is a naturally-lit, glass-vaulted hall covering two floors, from which staircases lead to the exhibition's upper floors. The nucleus of the collection comes from Darmstadt industrialist Karl Ströher and includes works by American artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Installations like Lightning Strike with Stag in its Glare by Joseph Beuys are a hit with the public. Exhibits are rotated biannually and often include works and projects by up-and-coming young artists. A glass-fronted cafeteria is located on the ground floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former freighter with exhibitions and cuisine on board |
Überseebrücke Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 +49 (0)40 36 4209 http://www.capsandiego.de info@capsandiego.de |
The elegant freighter Cap San Diego dropped its anchor for good next to Rickmer Rickmers at its home port's Überseebrücke in 1986. After 120 journeys to South America and two new owners, the fast ship with a capacity of 103,000 tons almost went into the blast furnace, but the Hamburg Senate decided to keep it and turn it into a museum ship. So the White Swan of the South Atlantic, which was built for the Hamburg-Süd shipping company in 1961 and is still seaworthy, is now open to the general public. You can go on one of the daily tours, but there are also additional changing exhibitions, events and cuisine on board. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of East Asian and Indian art |
Takustraße 40 Berlin, Berlin 14195 +49 (0)30 830 1438 http://www.smb.spk-berlin.de/s... fuehrungen@smb.spk-berlin.de |
The Museum of East Asian Art is divided into three different sections for China, Japan and Korea and is now combined with the Museum of Indian art. Each section displays a wide selection of arts, crafts and archaelogical discoveries dating back to the early Stone Age. The treasures on view include ancient bronzes, early ceramics, jade works from ancient China, wood cuts (mainly from Japan) as well as a Japanese tea room built by Japanese carpenters. The video room and computer terminals are open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of Islamic art |
Am Kupfergraben 5 Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 2090 5577 http://www.smb.spk-berlin.de/i... isl@smb.spk-berlin.de |
The Museum of Islamic Art is located in the Pergamon Museum on Museum Island. The permanent exhibition includes numerous works of art from Islamic regions of the world from the 8th-19th centuries, including ceramics, drawings, Persian and Indian miniatures, carpets and carvings. These diverse objets d'art are definitely worth seeing, however pride of place undoubtedly belongs to the grandiose facade of an 8th century Jordanian desert palace. Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural History Museum |
Invalidenstraße 43 Berlin, Berlin 10115 +49 (0)30 2093 8591 http://www.museum.hu-berlin.de gesine.steiner@museum.hu-berlin.de |
The Museum for Natural History is the largest and most important museum of its kind in Germany. The extensive collection provides a totally new perspective on the world of nature, the earth as a planetological and biological environment as well as the process of evolution. The museum was founded in 1810 and has since acquired a collection of over 20 million items. Everything about the earth is exhibited here - from minerals to meterorites. The highlight of the museum for both kids and so-called "grown-ups" is without doubt the dinosaur hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of Musical Instruments |
Tiergartenstraße 1 Berlin, Berlin 10785 +49 (0)30 2548 1178 http://www.sim.spk-berlin.de |
From toy pianos and pocket violins to a mighty Wurlitzer organ—the Museum of Musical Instruments boasts of a huge collection of classical and modern instruments and documents the history and traditions of European music. Inside, however, there is nothing but silence. Just hundreds of intricately decorated cembalos, tiny flutes and lots of strange, long-forgotten instruments, all longing to be played. The late afternoon and evening is the time for music, with concerts taking place on a frequent basis. The Wurlitzer organ is brought to life every Saturday at midday. In fact, the whole museum was actually built around the organ, which you can inspect through the built-in windows in its body. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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National Hunting and Fishing Museum |
Neuhauser Straße 2 Innenstadt München, Bayern 80331 +49 89 22 05 22 http://www.jagd-fischerei-muse... info@jagd-fischerei-museum.de |
A wild boar and catfish greet visitors at the entrance to this unusual collection. The former Augustinian Church (secularised in 1802) is now home to hunters trophies, weapons and large-scale installations of animals in their natural habitat. The museum also contains a section depicting all you need to know about fishing and fresh water fish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of technological progress |
Museumsinsel 1 Innenstadt München, Bayern 80538 +49 89 2 1791 http://www.deutsches-museum.de information@deutsches-museum.de |
The history of technology: a huge subject presented in a huge museum. Since its foundation in 1906, the exhibition area has expanded to 55,000 square metres. This museum is unique in its concentration on the history and development of technology and natural science. Numerous objects and interactive models (eg. a planetarium and coal mine) are used to demonstrate mankind's progress over the centuries. Extensive library. See website for admission prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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20th-century art |
Potsdamer Straße 50 Berlin, Berlin 10785 +49 (0)30 266 2651 http://www.smb.spk-berlin.de/n... nng@smb.spk-berlin.de |
The distinctive rectangular structure of the Neue Nationalgalerie (New National Gallery) was designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1968. The museum houses a wide collection covering most of the 20th century's most significant movements. Included are works by Expressionists like the Brücke Group (see Brücke Museum); New Functionalists such as Otto Dix and George Grosz; Bauhaus art by the likes of Paul Klee and Oskar Schlemmer as well as works from the post-war era including a number by Pablo Picasso. The museum is also host to many highly renowned temporary exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New synagogue |
Oranienburger Straße 28-30 Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 8802 8300 http://mysql.snafu.de/cjudaicu... office@cjudaicum.de |
This imposing building, with its striking golden dome, is one of Berlin's most instantly recognisable landmarks. Designed by architect Eduard Knoblauch in 1859, the synagogue was the centre of Jewish life in Berlin until the the night of 9th November 1938 (Kristallnacht), when it was attacked by Nazi stormtroopers. After an Allied air raid in 1943, the synagogue lay in ruins for around 40 years after the end of the war. It was then restored and reopened as a museum of Jewish culture on the fiftieth anniversary of Kristallnacht, in 1988. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorial and museum |
Jean-Dolidier-Weg 39 Hamburg, Hamburg 21039 +49 (0)40 4 2813 1500 http://www.kz-gedenkstaette-ne... info@kz-gedenkstaette-neuengamme.de |
The former concentration camp at Neuengamme is both museum and a memorial, which serve as a warning to future generations. You can learn about the fate of more than 100,000 people who were imprisoned here between 1938 and 1945. Communists, socialists, homosexuals, Jews, Roma, Sinti and criminals were used as forced labour to produce bricks for the nearby brickworks. In 1940, Neuengamme became an actual concentration camp and from 1942 it was used as an armament factory; 55,000 people died here. In addition to a visit to the museum, you can walk around the grounds alone, or go on a guided tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a graveyard |
Fuhlsbütteler Straße 756 Hamburg, Hamburg 22337 +49 (0)40 59 3880 http://www.friedhof-hamburg.de/ information@friedhof-hamburg.de |
The beautiful Ohlsdorf Cemetery covers an area of 400 hectares and is not only Hamburg's biggest park, but also Europe's biggest cemetery. This explains why cars and buses are allowed on the streets and lanes which divide it into different sections. There are numerous celebrities' graves, as well as twelve chapels, three museums and the graves of soldiers from over 20 different nations. The lake and meadows with geese, numerous sculptures and impressive mausoleums make Ohlsdorf Cemetery much more than just a graveyard. One of the museums boasts remarkable old tombstones and a documentary on death and dying in the last 120 years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Treasures of the Orient |
Am Kupfergraben Berlin, Berlin 10178 +49 (0)30 2090 5555 / +49 (0)30 2090 5577 http://www.smb.spk-berlin.de/s... |
This museum houses a vast collection of artefacts from the ancient world, the crowning glory being the altar from the Zeus Tempel in Pergamon (180-160 BC), one of the world's most significant archaeological finds. The museum is also home to parts of the magnificent Antique Collection, the East Asian Collection, the Near Eastern Museum and the Islamic Museum. The electronic guides for visitors are very informative and are available in several languages for a small fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maritime museum with restaurant |
Landungsbrücken, Ponton 1a Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 +49 (0)40 319 5959 http://www.rickmer-rickmers.de/ info@rickmer-rickmers.de |
Built in Bremerhaven in 1896 and named after a pirate, Rickmer Rickmers was turned into a maritime museum in 1987. After a turbulent history under the Portuguese and several changes of name, the three-mast galleon was bought by the association Windjammer für Hamburg in 1975, thoroughly restored and given back its original name. The ship is now docked at the harbour entrance, close to the Landungsbrücken. The on-board restaurant offers authentic maritime meals and a special brunch on the first Sunday of every month. Numerous events and exhibitions are held here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman-Germanic Museum |
Roncalliplatz 4 Köln, NRW 50667 +49 (0)221 2212 2304 / +49 221 2212 4438 http://www.museenkoeln.de/roem... roemisch-germanisches-museum@stadt-koeln.de |
The Roman-Germanic Musuem houses the most beautiful of Cologne's Roman mosaics—the Dionysius Mosaic. The mosaic floor, belonging to a large Roman villa, was discovered during building work in 1941. The Museum, which was opened in 1974 on this site near the Kölner Dom, boasts a collection of prehistoric, ancient and medieval finds. The exhibitions give an insight into the daily life, beliefs and customs of long-forgotten cultures. An unusual feature is the collection of Roman glassware. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Retrospective devoted to Berlin's greatest architect |
Werderscher Markt Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 208 1323 |
Friedrichwerdersche Church was built in 1830 by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the architect who provided Berlin with some of its greatest neo-classical buildings including the Schauspielhaus, Altes Museum and Neue Wache. The War left its inevitable mark on the building's exterior, which was renovated in the 1980s and finally reopened to the public in 1987 to coincide with Berlin's 750th anniversary. The church is a fitting home for the Schinkel Musuem. The upper gallery contains a photographic retrospective of Schinkel's work, the ground floor is decorated with statues by Schinkel, Schadow and other artists. Well worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International Art Exhibitions |
Römerberg Frankfurt am Main, HES 60311 +49 69 299 8820 http://www.schirn-kunsthalle.de/ welcome@schirn.de |
This post-modern building lies in the centre of the old town, between the Dom and the Römer, and is renowned for its classy international art exhibitions which have been attracting visitors since 1986. The Schirn Kunsthalle does not have its own collection but holds temporary exhibitions by German and foreign artists. The top-floor gallery has been home to exhibitions such as 'European Masterpieces 1910-1960' and the 'Kandinsky Retrospective'. The name 'Schirn' comes from the butchers' market stalls which used to stand here in the Middle Ages. Admission varies according to exhibition. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Robert and Clara Schumann's house with a public music library |
Sebastianstraße 182 Bonn, NRW 53115 +49 228 77 3656 |
In one of the last Classical houses to be erected by the Cologne Electorate, the composer Robert Schumann spent his last years. The doctor Dr. Richarz set up a psychiatric treatment and care center in 1844, in which Robert Schumann was looked after in. Today there is a Schumann memorial in the building, which contains many documents and souvenirs from their musical past. In addition, the house contains the city music library and regular concerts take place here as well. Entrance is free! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of communication and information technology |
Oscar-von-Miller-Ring 20 Maxvorstadt München, Bayern 80333 +49 89 6363 2660 http://www.siemensforum.de siemensforum@mchw.siemens.de |
This 'forum' is a flagship for Siemens, the German electronic giant. The new center was built by the star American architect Richard Meyer and is immensely impressive. The Forum describes the development of communication and information technology, as well as dealing with modern multimedia in a series of temporary exhibitions. Wide ranging cultural events, seminars, discussions and talks also take place. The Siemens archives are housed in the same building. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the love of art |
Dürerstraße 2 Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie Frankfurt am Main, Hesse 60596 +49 (0)69 60 5098 x200 http://www.staedelmuseum.de/ info@staedelmuseum.de |
Located on Dürerstraße, the Städel Museum holds a number of art exhibitions every week. Talented artistes from Germany and other countries display their paintings and sketches at this venue. Visit if you want to take a look at different themes—several topics like nature, history, religion, violence and love are explored by the artistes. The museum also houses a bookshop and a library. So if you have a passion for art, and want to know more about its present and past, this is where you should be. Check the website for a detailed schedule of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unconventional history museum |
Kurfürstendamm 206 Berlin, Berlin 10719 +49 (0)30 8872 0100 http://www.story-of-berlin.de info@story-of-berlin.de |
Using film tricks, light shows and extraordinary sound effects, the Story of Berlin is an innovative and unique voyage back in time. This is the history of Berlin, told as it has never been told before. Although criticised by the media for turning serious history into a Disneyland-type experience, this unconventional museum shows how history can be brought to life using 'alternative' techniques and state-of-the-art multimedia. Nowadays even 'traditional' museums are seeking more modern approaches to history. Maybe they should take a leaf out of this particular history book. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former Gestapo headquarters |
Niederkirchnerstrasse 8 Berlin, Berlin 10963 +49 (0)30 2548 6703 http://www.topographie.de |
Not much is left of the Gestapo's former headquarters in Wilhelmstrabe. Severely damaged by wartime bombing raids, the remaining buildings were torn down shortly after the end of the War. The Allied authorities wanted all traces of Germany's evil past to be destroyed as swiftly as possible. Excavations in the early 1980's brought the foundations to light-a long wall covered with pale white tiles-and a makeshift museum was immediately established on the wasteland close to Hitler's bunker. The Topography of Terror stands beside the Jewish Museum and the Holocaust Memorial (still in the planning phase) as one of Berlin's most important memorials to the darkest chapter of German history. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Toy museum |
Marienplatz 15 Altes Rathaus München, Bayern 80331 +49 89 29 4001 |
It is a shame that they are all stored in show cases behind thick panes of glass, because the teddy bears, puppets, miniature cars and train sets (plus all the other toys you could conceivably imagine) are just crying out for visitors to pick them up and play with them. Located in the Old Town Hall, the Toy Museum is popular with both children and adults. The permanent exhibition features a display of toys from 1780 to the present day. The museum also puts on temporary exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern art at heady heights |
An den Treptowers 3 Berlin, Berlin 12435 +49 (0)30 25 0025 http://www.berlin.de/tourismus... |
Three huge, human-like sculptures rise out of the water, and behind them loom four even huger buildings. Situated on the banks of the River Spree, these futuristic buildings are known as the Treptowers. The main building is the headquarters of the collossal German insurance company, Allianz, and is home to its fantastic collection of modern art. Open to visitors once a month, art lovers can admire the works of twentieth century masters at heady heights and with fantastic views over the city. Occasionally, a light show turns the complex into an amazing festival of light. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer chairs in an industrial cathedral |
Kopenhagener Straße 58 Prenzlauer Berg Berlin 10437 +49 30 473 77 70 |
The little-known southern German town of Weil am Rhein has one major attraction - the Design Museum sponsored by the furniture manufacturer Vitra. Art and design lovers from all over the world voyage to the small town on the Swiss-German border to admire the selection of designer chairs. Yet the wonderful museum designed by architect Frank O.Gehry is itself worthy of a visit. The museum has an affiliate in a huge building near Kollwitzplatz formerly occupied by Bewag, the Berlin electricity company. The museum is not as breathtaking as Gehry's original, but is equally unusual. The long hall inside the 1920s red brick industrial building is attention-grabbing and is the perfect backdrop for this innovative collection. The Vitra Design Museum will remain in Berlin for two years and show exhibitions conceived in Weil am Rhein. Admission: EUR 5; concessions EUR 3. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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15th-20th century art |
Martinstraße 39 Köln, NRW 50667 +49 221 2212 1119 http://www.museenkoeln.de/wrm/... wrm@wrm.museenkoeln.de |
Designed by Oswald Mathias Ungers and opened in 2001, the neo-cubist Wallraf-Richartz-Museum is the perfect backdrop for this breathtaking exhibition of post-15th century art. The exhibition is based primarily upon the collection of Ferdinand Franz Wallraf which includes Medieval works from Germany and Holland, 17th century pieces from Italy and Spain as well as some stunning examples of the major 19th century schools (romanticism, realism and impressionism). The exhibition is augmented by the Josef Haubrich collection of expressionist art. A must for all art lovers. Admission EUR5,80. Guided tours: 4:30p Wednesdays 11:30a Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Social Democratic Party headquarters |
Wilhelmstraße 140 Kreuzberg Berlin 10963 +49 (0)30 2599 3700 http://www.willy-brandt-haus.de/ |
Named after the former German Chancellor and Mayor of Berlin, Willy Brandt, the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) was one of the first important buildings to be erected in reunified Berlin. Located on Wilhelmstraße in the government quarter, Willy Brandt House is one of the many modern constructions which have sprung out of the ground here in recent years. Entering the building, you are greeted with a bronze sculpture of the great man himself. A glass-roofed atrium is used for exhibitions and provides the building with plenty of daylight. Besides housing innumerable offices, Willy Brandt House contains several book shops, a bistro and an SPD fan shop offering party political memorabilia like social democratic bicycles and left-wing handkerchiefs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Egyptian museum |
Spandauer Damm 7 Berlin, Berlin 10178 +49 (0)30 2090 5544 http://www.egyptian-museum-ber... besucherdienste@smb.spk-berlin.de |
The Egyptian Museum lies in one of the twin buildings facing Schloss Charlottenburg which were originally used as the royal barracks. The centrepiece of the museum's collection is the world-famous, 3,000-year-old bust of Nofretete. Don't forget the other treasures though, which include a portrait of Queen Tiy and King Akhenaton from the 14th century BC. The collection contains a total of over 2,000 ancient Egyptian masterpieces. Temporary exhibitions are staged in the great hall, which was modelled on King Sahure's Pyramid Temple. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Christine Szeto |
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