In 1681, Otto Friedrich Graf von der Groeben (1656‒1728) entered into the service of the “Great Elector”, Frederick William of Brandenburg (1620‒1688). Before taking up this position, he had travelled
Between 1686 and 1689 the glassmaker and alchemist Johann Kunckel produced coloured glass beads in his glassworks on Peacock Island. The deed from the Elector Friedrich Wilhelm von Brandenburg, which
The so-called "Tip of the Kilimanjaro" – a small chunk of stone in the Grotto Hall at the New Palace, goes back to the first ascent of this massif by Hans Meyer in 1889. Meyer took a rock sample from
SPSG Research is Online The Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) is committed to the principle of open access with regard to scholarly communication and exchange. Researc
Group Rates 2026 Prices +49 331.96 94-222 Phone gruppenservice(at)spsg.de Mail Filter Filter Reset all Region Berlin Land Brandenburg Potsdam filter Highlights Highlight: h300 - Henry of Prussia (1726
The photography department staffed with two photographers and a technician produces photographic images for SPSG publications and external orders. This work is carried out in close cooperation with th
The Conservation and Restoration Department has had a Preventative Conservation section with two staff members since 2014, after a similarly named special unit was established in 2009. The SPSG thus j
The SPSG Scientific Laboratory investigates the material characteristics of art objects to gain information necessary for their preservation, care, and art historical interpretation. Its interdiscipli
All offers at a glance Group Rates 2026 Prices +49 331.96 94-222 Phone gruppenservice(at)spsg.de Mail Are you planning a visit to the Prussian Palaces and Gardens with friends, family, or colleagues?
The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) is responsible for preserving a diverse collection of cultural assets. The SPSG inventory comprises of 33 museum-palaces, some 800
Special moments deserve special places Organize your event in a special setting and take your guests back to the glamorous era of the Prussian monarchy. Hire one of the various event locations of the
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