![[Translate to English:] Historisches Druckdokument auf vergilbtem Papier. Überschrift in Frakturschrift: „Im Congreß, den 4ten July, 1776. Eine Erklärung durch die Repräsentanten der Vereinigten Staaten von America, im General-Congreß versammlet.“ Darunter engbedruckter Fließtext in zwei Spalten, am unteren Rand Unterschriften, darunter „John Hancock, Präsident“. Das Papier zeigt deutliche Alterungsspuren mit leichter Bräunung und unregelmäßigen Rändern.](/journal/fileadmin/_processed_/f/5/csm_4_4_Unabh%C3%A4ngigkeitserkl%C3%A4rung_Vereingte_Staaten_H_5975d93cd3.webp)
Freedom on Paper: The German edition of the United States Declaration of Independence
3 July 2026
Wolfgang Cortjaens , Dorlis BlumeObjects. History. Stories.
Programme
In this section, we accompany our exhibitions and events with additional content and provide inspiration that broadens and deepens the museum experience.
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![[Translate to English:] Schwarz-Weiß-Fotografie. Zu sehen ist eine Kippe des Braunkohlenbergbaus](/journal/fileadmin/_processed_/9/1/csm_NG-0446_Film_III_57_Foto_32_54095139ae.webp)
Lunar Landscapes and Lignite: The story of a bucket-chain excavator
9 June 2026
Martin BaumertNature and German History
A Brief History of the Potato: from the highlands of Peru to the dining tables of Prussia
29 May 2026
Dorlis BlumeNature and German History
![[Translate to English:] Kurator Wolfgang Cortjaens spricht bei der Eröffnung der Ausstellung „Objekte. Geschichte. Geschichten. Blick in die Sammlung" im DHM](/journal/fileadmin/_processed_/1/9/csm_Objekte-Geschichte-Geschichten_c_schnitger-DHM-4590_b5b78ab0b9.webp)
Opening speech by Curator Wolfgang Cortjaens on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
26 May 2026
Wolfgang CortjaensObjects. History. Stories.
Opening speech by Charlotte Klonk on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
26 May 2026
Charlotte KlonkObjects. History. Stories.
![[Translate to English:] DHM-Präsident Raphael Gross spricht bei der Eröffnung der Ausstellung „Objekte. Geschichte. Geschichten. Blick in die Sammlung" im DHM](/journal/fileadmin/_processed_/f/f/csm_Objekte-Geschichte-Geschichten_c_schnitger-DHM-4312_0ff6c3e455.webp)
Opening speech by DHM President Raphael Gross on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
26 May 2026
Raphael GrossObjects. History. Stories.
A recap in pictures: the opening of the exhibition "Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection"
26 May 2026
EditorsObjects. History. Stories.
![[Translate to English:] Ein kleines Motorboot mit dem Namen „Moana IV“ fährt auf dem Rhein. Drei Männer befinden sich an Bord; einer von ihnen steht am Bug mit einer Harpune, während im Wasser direkt daneben ein Beluga zu sehen ist.](/journal/fileadmin/_processed_/5/f/csm_ggfgd_b4feb8715a.webp)
A Beluga in the Rhine? How a stray white whale made German environmental history in 1966
17 December 2025
Martin BaumertNature and German History
Symposium “Varieties of Germany. Other Perspectives”
11 December 2025
EditorsHistorical Judgement
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Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection
26 May 2026
4 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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DHM-President Raphael Gross on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
8 May 2026
3 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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Curator Wolfgang Cortjaens on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
8 May 2026
4 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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Head of project Dolis Blume on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
8 May 2026
7 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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Symposium “Varieties of Germany. Other Perspectives”
11 December 2025
178 Min.
Historical Judgement
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Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power
2 December 2025
3 Min.
Nature and German History
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The 7th issue of the magazine “Historical Judgment” is now available
13 October 2025
1 Min.
Historical Judgement
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DHM President Raphael Gross on the symposium “Varieties of Germany – Other Perspectives”
22 September 2025
3 Min.
Historical Judgement
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Back to Berlin. Dr Dietmar J. Ponert on an extensive bestowal from a family estate
29 January 2025
5 Min.
Collecting
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From the Art Chamber to the Museum – an engraved ostrich egg
21 February 2024
4 Min.
Collecting
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Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection
26 May 2026
4 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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DHM-President Raphael Gross on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
8 May 2026
3 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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Curator Wolfgang Cortjaens on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
8 May 2026
4 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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Head of project Dolis Blume on the exhibition “Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection”
8 May 2026
7 Min.
Objects. History. Stories.
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Symposium “Varieties of Germany. Other Perspectives”
11 December 2025
178 Min.
Historical Judgement
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Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power
2 December 2025
3 Min.
Nature and German History
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The 7th issue of the magazine “Historical Judgment” is now available
13 October 2025
1 Min.
Historical Judgement
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DHM President Raphael Gross on the symposium “Varieties of Germany – Other Perspectives”
22 September 2025
3 Min.
Historical Judgement
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Back to Berlin. Dr Dietmar J. Ponert on an extensive bestowal from a family estate
29 January 2025
5 Min.
Collecting
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From the Art Chamber to the Museum – an engraved ostrich egg
21 February 2024
4 Min.
Collecting