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For this year's Long Night of Museums, Charlottenburg Palace is opening the living and reception rooms of the first Prussian royal couple. They are located in the Old Palace, the central part of the palace complex. Here, interested parties can independently explore the magnificent rooms, halls and cabinets that were designed more than 300 years ago and restored after the Second World War. Feel free to use the tours offered in the app.


Exciting stories are told in the Great Orangery of Charlottenburg Palace. Treat yourself to a break here - with drinks and snacks. Musical entertainment will be provided by Andrea Chudak (soprano), Lidiya Naumova (guitar) and other artists.


PROGRAMME

6 p.m. - midnight Old Palace, living and parade chambers
People in the palace What happened in these rooms? Who were the kings and princesses who lived here? Who came to visit? two live speakers will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you about human destinies, family relationships, friendships and politics.
No registration required


6pm-2pm Old Palace, Living and Parade Rooms
People in the Palace What happened in these apartments? Who were the kings, queens and princes that lived here? Who came as a guest? Two live speakers are ready to answer your questions and talk about human fates, family relations, friendships and politics.Without prior registration


6-9 p.m. Court of HonorPuzzle fun for sleuths
Attention master detectives: There's a mysterious case to solve here. Exciting secrets are hidden behind some of the objects in the Charlottenburg museums. Make your own equipment and join us on the hunt for clues! An exciting detective game through the museum landscape at Charlottenburg Palace.
In cooperation with the Käthe Kollwitz Museum, the Bröhan Museum, the Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection and the Cast Collection of Ancient Sculpture
No registration required


6:30 pm | 7:30 pm Great Orangery
The Queen in the Swamp: Fairy tales for children Oliver Kube - actor, narrator and storyteller - entertains guests young and old with tales of castles, brave princesses and handsome princes, kings, dragons and all sorts of other things:inside, dragons and all sorts of other things that exist in a kingdom. Whether adventurous, scary or romantic - it will always be humorous.
Duration approx. 25 minutes, no booking required


7 p.m. | 10 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. Old Castle, upper floor
In search of art and furniture in the castle Castle rooms have been redesigned, repurposed, destroyed and reconstructed. How do we find out where the works on display today came from? How can we find or replace lost furnishings? Provenance researcher Dr. Ulrike Schmiegelt-Rietig talks about her work and the search for clues in old inventories and files, on the backs of paintings and inside furniture.
Duration approx. 30 minutes, limited number of participants, access only during guided tours Registration at the ticket office (from 6 p.m. )


20:30 | Old Palace, Upper floor
On the Lookout: Art and Furniture in the Palace Palace rooms have been redesigned, repurposed, destroyed and reconstructed. How can we find out where the works on display today came from? How can we find lost furnishings or replace them? Provenance researcher Dr. Ulrike Schmiegelt-Rietig talks about her work and the search for clues in old inventories and files, on the back of paintings and on the inside of furniture.Duration approx.
30 minutes, limited number of participants, access only on guided tours
Registration at the ticket office (starting at 6 p.m. )


8:30 p.m. | 0:30 a.m. Great Orangery
To scare and amaze: spooky stories for adults From the White Lady in Berlin Palace to the ghostly conjurations in Charlottenburg's Belvedere: Oliver Kube - actor, narrator and storyteller - looks back into Brandenburg-Prussian history and tells with a twinkle in his eye about faith and superstition, mysterious experiments and mysteries that have never been solved.
Duration approx. 25 minutes, no registration required


9:30 pm | 10:30 pm | 11:30 pm Great Orangery
Casanova pays a visit: sensual stories for adults1764: A magnificent party is taking place in the halls of Charlottenburg Palace, but selected guests are enjoying themselves in the Orangery. The famous Giacomo Casanova and his childhood sweetheart Madame Denis tell amorous stories from Italy - and rekindle their old passion along the way. Presented by Erzähltheater Machandel.
Duration approx. 25 minutes, no booking required


Additional information
Meeting point: Old Castle ticket office

Price info: Saver tickets €12, reduced €10 (available from 29.7. to 11.8.)Children up to 12 years free

Price: €18.00

Reduced price: €12.00
Dates
August 2024
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