Permanent Exhibition

[Test]Spaces

Rediscovering the museum

What is a museum, actually? Who decides what goes on display? What do the exhibits tell us? And how does a museum relate to me? The newly-designed [Test]Spaces at the Märkisches Museum set out to examine these questions.

We've chosen two themes for this purpose: Berlin in the Middle Ages, and daily life and childhood in Berlin around 1900. You can explore the founding of Berlin with the help of a city model, sit on a school bench like your great-great grandparents, try out writing implements from different eras or hear the stories of people who lived in typical Berlin tenements – at the [Test]Spaces, the reflects the programme!

Diverse objects for creating exhibitions in miniature format

Using diverse objects, you can create your own exhibition in miniature form © Stadtmuseum Berlin | photo: Andreas Schwanda

Those who want to can create their own exhibition in miniature form – which will then go on display in the Museum. Personal items from Berlin are welcome, too! For a limited time, these individual stories will be included in the [Test]Spaces and thus form part of the exhibition at the Märkisches Museum. This will allow visitors of all ages to discover the themes and tasks of a museum in a highly individual way.

The [Test]Spaces are geared to all museum visitors – from families, groups and school classes to individuals. There is plenty of space to create and experiment, as well as room to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

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Märkisches Museum

Opening times

Tue – Sun + Holidays | 10am – 6pm

Admission

Adults: €7.00 / Concessions: €4.00 (incl. audio guide in English)
Free admission under 18 years

Tickets in available 14 days in advance of the desired date of your visit online or on the day of your visit online or on site (depending on availability). >> Ticketshop

Day of the Open Monument
Sat + Sun | 10 + 11 Sep
free admission

Note: When visiting the museum, please follow the hygiene regulations. Due to the current regulations, individual exhibition areas may not be accessible or only to a limited extent.