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Low brass A brief history of low brass instruments Bass tuba by Johann Gottfried Moritz (Berlin, 1839), cat.-no. 4456. Photo: Schnepp Renou Exhibition in the stone foyer of the Musikinstrumenten-Museum for the "Year of the Tuba 2024" Whether in a symphony orchestra or a brass band, the tuba is an es

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

Staff Members Department I Here you can find the contact to the staff of Department I of the Staatliche Institut für Musikforschung. Department I: Musikinstrumenten-Museum Dr. Christian Breternitz Research Associate +49 30 254 81 148 Email CV Dr. Benedikt Brilmayer Research Associate +49 30 254 81 1

History The history of the Berlin Musikinstrumenten-Museum (Museum of Musical Instruments) dates back to 1888 when Philipp Spitta and Joseph Joachim founded the "Sammlung alter Musikinstrumente" (Collection of Old Musical Instruments) at the Königliche Akademische Hochschule (Royal Academy) in Berli

Instrument making in two German republics from June 2024 Spotlight exhibition on instrument making during the division of Germany Electronic organ world champion TO 200/5, 1970, VEB Klingenthaler Harmonikawerke. Photo: SIMPK/Anne-Katrin Breitenborn The Musikinstrumenten-Museum uses actors and object

MIM Kids The Musikinstrumenten-Museum offers a variety of events for children and families . Calendar of Events (in German) Contact Museum box office +49 30 254 81-178 Email

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

Dr. Christian Breternitz Research Associate and Curator for Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Instruments Higher education 2015–2019 PhD (Dr. phil.) at the Universität der Künste Berlin PhD Thesis: „Berliner Blechblasinstrumentenbau im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert“ ("Berlin Brass Instrument Makin in the 18t

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

Visiting the Museum The Musikinstrumenten-Museum is generally open every week from Tuesday to Sunday. This page provides information about your visit with us. Virtual tour We invite you to take a virtual tour of the museum. Start here Events You can get an overview of our events here SIM Café The SI