The Brandenburg Museum for Future, Present and Past is a regional history museum and event centre at Am Neuen Markt 9 in Potsdam. It is housed in a former royal coach house built between 1787 and 1790. Exhibitions explore Brandenburg-Prussian history and the region, pairing historical objects with documents from everyday life. Look for interactive maps, weapon replicas and personal belongings that tell family stories, as well as changing exhibitions such as “Signale der Macht,” on early radio technology and German colonial rule in Africa.
A former royal coach house
The museum occupies the former royal carriage house at Am Neuen Markt 9. Court architect Andreas Ludwig Krüger designed the building, which was constructed between 1787 and 1790. Today it houses an exhibition and event centre focused on the history of Brandenburg and Prussia.
The museum presents regional history alongside broader political and cultural themes. Its exhibitions bring historical objects together with documents from everyday life, offering different ways to look at the past. The wider programme includes educational activities, events and talks.
Exhibitions and ways to explore
The Brandenburg Exhibition follows the history of the region. Other displays change over time, so the subjects on view depend on the current programme. One exhibition, “Signale der Macht,” examined how early radio technology was used in German colonies in Africa, combining historical material with contemporary art.
Interactive maps and weapon replicas help explain Prussian rulers and political power. Personal belongings bring individual stories into view, while historical role-play activities add another way to engage with the past. The museum also has spaces for workshops and participatory projects.
Most exhibition text is in German. An audio guide and an information booklet can help visitors follow the displays. Guided tours are available, and the museum holds events and talks. Check the current programme if you want to plan around a particular exhibition or activity.
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Where is the Brandenburg Museum for Future, Present and Past?
It is at Am Neuen Markt 9 in Potsdam, Germany.
Are the exhibitions available in English?
Exhibition text is primarily in German. An audio guide and an information booklet are available to help visitors follow the displays.
Can you take photos inside the museum?
Photography may not be permitted in the exhibition spaces. Check the rules when you arrive.
Are guided tours available?
Yes. The museum offers guided tours, as well as events and talks.
