1 - Lange Nacht der Museen

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Exhibition room 1 (from 1936)
In the former Karl Bonhoeffer Psychiatric Clinic the
exhibition totgeschwiegen (»hushed up«) shows the
hospital’s history.
Permanent exhibition
totgeschwiegen 1933–1945 (hushed up 1933–
1945) – The History of the Wittenau Sanatoria
The exhibition recalls the medical crimes committed
during the Nazi period. Central themes
include forced vasectomies in the former Wittenau
sanatoria, the role of the clinic in the T4 “euthanasia”
campaign and the killing of disabled children
in the Wiesengrund pediatric department.
from 6.00 pm � hourly
Guided tour (in German)
6.00 pm–2.00 am
Film
Documentation of the Historical Witness
Dorothea Buck
Special version of the film
There is a shuttle bus service from the entrance
of the Vivantes complex to the exhibition.
5 WerKBunDArCHiv
– MuSeuM Der Dinge
Plate for the Olympic Games 2000
The Work Federation Archive – Museum of Things
is dedicated to the material culture in the 20th and
21st centuries, characterized by the industrial
mass production of goods.
6.00–10.00 pm
Activity
The Long Night of Berlin Objects
Berlin is celebrating its jubilee and the museum
too, asking the question: Which »thing« is typical
of Berlin, which one can represent Berlin? The
museum displays Berlin mementos and other Berlin
objects – from Berlin pancakes to the Television
Tower. Visitors are invited to bring their own Berlin
‘thing’ with them – to present to others or even to
donate to the museum collection. The best object
will be awarded with a prize.
8.00–10.00 pm
Activity
Recording and assessment of visitors’ »things«
10.00 pm
Activity
Prize-giving for the best »things«
7.00 pm–12.00 am
Talks (in German)
»Thing-explainers« extrapolate on the fine distinctions
between up-to-date and hooray kitsch,
huntsman and homeland kitsch.
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