Hugenottenmuseum Berlin
The Hugenottenmuseum Berlin sits in the French Cathedral on Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin’s historic squares. It occupies much of the tower’s ground floor, linking its displays with the building’s history. The surrounding ensemble includes the German Cathedral and Schauspielhaus, placing the site within Berlin’s architectural centre.
Founded in 1935, it presents French Protestantism and Huguenot integration across Berlin and Brandenburg. Its collection includes documents, paintings, engravings, books, manuscripts and medals. The Potsdam Edict of 1685 anchors the story, after allowing around 20,000 Huguenots to settle in Berlin and Brandenburg. The permanent exhibition examines religious tolerance and cultural integration.
Expanded exhibition space accommodates temporary exhibitions beside the permanent presentation. The history records a striking proportion: at one point, one in five Berliners had French origins. The baroque church structure dates from 1705, while its tower was added between 1780 and 1785.
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