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A tandem guided tour through the world of the harmonium, focusing on the connection between sound, history and physical practice The harmonium was developed in Europe in the 19th century and quickly found its place in churches and salons. During the colonial era, it made its way to India, where it w

Fairy-tale workshops, trying out instruments, interactive tours – the holiday programme at the Musical Instrument Museum starts on 10 July and offers plenty of variety. The MIM’s holiday programme kicks off on 10 July with a musical fairy-tale workshop based on the story of Sleeping Beauty. On 17 Ju

How is sound created from air? Interactive tour for families and children When we hear a sound, air moves – just like waves in water. Imagine blowing into a flute or singing: when you do this, you set the air in motion. This air begins to vibrate. The vibrations travel through the air until they rea

Dr. Benedikt Brilmayer Researcher and curator for bowed and plucked stringed instruments and electronic instruments Since 2017 Researcher and curator at the Musikinstrumenten-Museum SIM PK (bowed and plucked string instruments, electronic instruments) 2015–2017 Research assistant at the Musikinstrum

Silent film from 1930 with Otto Gebühr as Frederick II of Prussia, accompanied live on the Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ by Jörg Joachim Riehle. Start: 6 p.m. Titles in German. Special guided tour of the Quantz exhibition at 5 p.m. Start of the film screening: 6 p.m. Start of the 30-minute special

Circle of Friends Many institutions and collections at the SPK have their own circles of friends and supporters. Your participation helps the museums, libraries, and archives with numerous tasks. As a member you enjoy exclusive benefits. Nearly all the collections of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Museum The objects on permanent exhibit at the Musikinstrumenten-Museum form one of the most representative collections in Germany in its diversity. Over 800 instruments across five centuries are on permanent display. In addition, the museum offers numerous events, from scientific symposia to concer

Collection The Musikinstrumenten-Museum of the Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung collects musical instruments of European art music from the 16th to the 21st century. The museum currently has around 3,600 instruments in its collection, many of which are in playable condition. A good 800 instru

Second Viennese School The Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung (State Institute for Music Research, SIM) has a research program dedicated to the music of the Second Viennese School. It is concerned largely with publishing the correspondence of the leading members of the school. At the heart of t

Dr. Marten Noorduin Research Associate CV Since December 2025: Research Associate at the State Institute for Music Research 2022-2024: Research Associate, University of Music Lübeck. Since 2022: Coordinator for science communication, COST Action CA21161, A New Ecosystem of Early Music Studies (Early