Power outage in Berlin: Humboldt Forum opens exhibitions free of charge for those affected and those helping – Humboldt Forum | 07.01.-11.01.2026

The Humboldt Forum welcomes all Berliners affected by the power outage, as well as all volunteers and official helpers, to its collection presentations and exhibitions free of charge from Wednesday to Sunday, January 7 to 11, 2026. The workshops and the “Ort der Wärme” (Place of Warmth) also invite visitors to linger without consuming anything – with opportunities to warm up, charge cell phones, a reading and play corner, and tea and coffee in the Ort der Wärme. For families with children, there are additional offerings such as the Weltstudio at BERLIN GLOBAL and the Familienspur (Family Trail) in the ethnological collections.

Image above: © Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss / Foto: Stefanie Loos.

To receive a free exhibition ticket, simply present proof of residence (ID card) at the ticket office in the foyer.

Christine Rieffel-Braune, Director of Administration and Infrastructure: “In this emergency situation, we stand with those affected and the numerous helpers. As an open place for the diverse urban community, we would therefore like to offer our support with this small gesture—until the end of this week.”

Museums and exhibitions at the Humboldt Forum
Ethnological Collections and Asian Art
BERLIN GLOBAL
On Water. WasserWissen in Berlin
Family Matters
Palace Cellar
Videopanorama
Sculpture Gallery

WHEN?

Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026

Opening hours:
Collection presentations, exhibitions, and workshops
Wednesday to Monday: 10:30 am to 6:30 pm

Place of Warmth in cooperation with the Johanniter
Wednesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm

WHERE?

Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss
Schloßplatz
10178 Berlin