Orphanage Museum in the Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

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Breite Straße 9a (Innenhof)
14467 Potsdam
This provider is located in the region Potsdam

Orphanage Museum in the Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

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The Orphanage Museum shows the history of the foundation and its importance for the development of Potsdam from 1724 to the present day. On exhibition panels, original documents and photos, the living conditions of the children in the Großes Waisenhaus in Potsdam can be vividly experienced. In addition, the outstanding architectural significance of the late baroque orphanage square is presented. The dome is a considered landmark of Potsdam.
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Old Orphanage "Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam", Foto: Thomas Hagenbucher/designunit, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam Old Orphanage "Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam", Foto: Thomas Hagenbucher/designunit, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Waisenhausmuseum (in German language), Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam Waisenhausmuseum (in German language), Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Waisenhausmuseum, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam Waisenhausmuseum, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

event in the historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam event in the historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Waisenhausmuseum (in German language), Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
Waisenhausmuseum, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
event in the historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
Old Orphanage "Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam", Foto: Thomas Hagenbucher/designunit, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
Today, as 290 years ago, the foundation supports disadvantaged children and young people. Its subsidiary GFB operates children's and youth homes in the state of Brandenburg.

With the museum, the foundation wants to establish a new place of learning for children and young people. Especially for young people, the topic of orphanages opens up access to history. The question of how children in Potsdam and the surrounding area grew up 150 or 200 years ago creates a connection to their own reality. Tours for school classes can be arranged.
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The Orphanage Museum shows the history of the foundation and its importance for the development of Potsdam from 1724 to the present day. On exhibition panels, original documents and photos, the living conditions of the children in the Großes Waisenhaus in Potsdam can be vividly experienced. In addition, the outstanding architectural significance of the late baroque orphanage square is presented. The dome is a considered landmark of Potsdam.
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Old Orphanage "Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam", Foto: Thomas Hagenbucher/designunit, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam Old Orphanage "Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam", Foto: Thomas Hagenbucher/designunit, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Waisenhausmuseum (in German language), Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam Waisenhausmuseum (in German language), Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Waisenhausmuseum, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam Waisenhausmuseum, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

event in the historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam event in the historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Waisenhausmuseum (in German language), Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
Waisenhausmuseum, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
event in the historic stairwell, Foto: Michael Lüder, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
Old Orphanage "Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam", Foto: Thomas Hagenbucher/designunit, Lizenz: Stiftung Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam
Today, as 290 years ago, the foundation supports disadvantaged children and young people. Its subsidiary GFB operates children's and youth homes in the state of Brandenburg.

With the museum, the foundation wants to establish a new place of learning for children and young people. Especially for young people, the topic of orphanages opens up access to history. The question of how children in Potsdam and the surrounding area grew up 150 or 200 years ago creates a connection to their own reality. Tours for school classes can be arranged.
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Opening hours

By appointment, the museum can be visited Monday to Friday from 10 am.

Prices

Adults 3,00 EUR
Adults 18 years and older
Children 0,00 EUR
admission free
From 0 to 17 Years
Guided Tour 50,00 EUR
Duration: apr. 60 Minutes

Address

Breite Straße 9a (Innenhof)
14467 Potsdam
This provider is located in the region Potsdam
Orphanage Museum in the Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

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Breite Straße 9a (Innenhof)

14467 Potsdam

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Tourist information

Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH

Humboldtstraße 1-2
14467 Potsdam

Tel.: +49 (0) 331-27558899
Fax: +49 (0) 331-2755858

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