Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MUSEUM
HANF MUSEUM
adult/concession €4.50/3; 10am-8pm Tue-Fri, noon-8pm Sat & Sun; Klosterstrasse)
One of only four in the world devoted to the subject of hemp, this small museum introduces
the many uses of the versatile plant as well as its cultural, medicinal and religious signific-
ance in various cultures. Another gallery deals with the debate about the legalisation of
marijuana.
MUSEUM
MÄRKISCHES MUSEUM
sion/under 18 €5/3/free; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun; Märkisches Museum)
This old-school history museum is a rewarding stop for anyone keen on learning how the
medieval trading village of Berlin-Cölln evolved into today's metropolis. The exhibits take
you on a virtual walk through the city's streets and quarters, from the medieval Klostervier-
tel to the socialist Stalinallee boulevard. Paintings and sculpture, artefacts, furniture and ob-
jects from daily life illustrate the urban evolution, while scale models help visually demon-
strate the city's physical growth.
Part of the exhibit are four grand historic halls, including the Gothic Hall, with its dis-
plays of medieval religious art, the Guild Hall and the Weapons Hall. It's all housed in an
imposing mash-up of parts of historic buildings from the surrounding region, including a
tower modelled after that of a bishop's palace and the Gothic gables of a church. A copy of
the Roland statue, a medieval symbol of civic liberty and freedom, stands guard at the mu-
seum entrance.
HARBOUR
HISTORISCHER HAFEN BERLIN
Märkisches Ufer; adult/concession €2/1.50; 11am-6pm Sat & Sun; Märkisches Museum)
Laced by rivers, canals and lakes, it's not surprising that Berlin has a long history in inland
navigation and even that it had the busiest river port in Germany until WWII. This outdoor
museum showcases more than 20 vessels, barges and tugboats, many still operational. One
boat doubles as a cafe in summer while another contains a small exhibit documenting 250
years of river shipping on the Spree and Havel.
MUSEUM
BUCHSTABENMUSEUM
0177 420 1587;
www.buchstabenmuseum.de
;
Holzmarktstrasse 66; adult/
concession €6.50/3.50;
1-5pm Thu-Sun;
Jannowitzbrücke)
