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Weekend Tips: What to Do This Weekend in Berlin
June 5 to 7, 2026: Events, festivals, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin. more
Tag der offenen Tür
Date details
- Date Sunday, 21/June/2026 10:00 bis 18:00
- Venue Musikinstrumentenmuseum - Ben-Gurion-Straße
- Address Ben-Gurion-Straße, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten
Public transportation
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Train (S-Bahn)
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S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf
- S1
- S2
- S25
- S26
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S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf
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Underground
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Bus
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Philharmonie Süd
- M41
- 300
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Varian-Fry-Str./Potsdamer Platz
- 200
- M41
- M48
- M85
- N2
- 300
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Philharmonie
- 200
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Kulturforum
- M48
- M85
- N2
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S Potsdamer Platz Bhf/Voßstr.
- M41
- M48
- M85
- S1A
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S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf
- M41
- 200
- M48
- M85
- N2
- 300
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Potsdamer Brücke
- M29
- M48
- M85
- N1
- N2
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Tiergartenstr.
- 200
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Berlin, Hannah-Arendt-Str.
- S1A
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Abgeordnetenhaus
- M41
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Gedenkstätte Dt. Widerstand
- M29
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Leipziger Str./Wilhelmstr.
- 200
- M48
- N2
- 300
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U Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Str.
- M48
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Philharmonie Süd
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Train
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S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf
- RE3
- RE5
- RE4
- FEX
- RE85
- RB10
- RE8
- RE20
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S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf
Open Day
The Musical Instrument Museum and the Berlin Philharmonic invite you to attend
Tag der offenen Tür 2018 – Vorbereitung zum "Horn-Flashmop" mit Sarah Willis beim Tag der offenen Tür mit der Philharmonie 2018
© (c) SIMPK / Foto: Christian Elsner
A day full of music for all Berliners. The Musical Instrument Museum of the State Institute for Music Research and the Philharmonie Berlin are opening their doors. In addition to numerous musical performances, visitors can take a look behind the scenes and get hands-on in workshops.
As the open day coincides with the Fête de la Musique, there will also be plenty on offer around the Philharmonie and MIM: Open-air concerts and live broadcasts as well as gastronomic offerings in the Kulturforum tree nursery.
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ahoy! Treasure Hunt in the Museum
Starting point: Museum of Musical Instruments Information Desk
Why is this instrument so crooked, and what are the valves on a bass trombone really for? In this game for clever young explorers, ten treasure chests are hidden throughout the museum. Find them, decipher the clues, and solve the riddles. Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a small reward.
12 p.m.
Philharmonia Duo
Location: SIM Café
The cello and double bass usually provide the sonic foundation of an orchestra. As a chamber music duo, however, they reveal entirely different and fascinating qualities. Cellist David Riniker and double bassist Janusz Widzyk present arrangements of familiar, lesser-known, and contemporary works, expanding the horizons of both their instruments and their audience.
12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Extraordinary! Musical Walking Sticks”
Location: Museum of Musical Instruments, Folklore Hall
“Out into Nature” was a guiding motto of the Biedermeier period. This Romantic fascination with the natural world is reflected in a variety of unusual musical instruments. Curator Christian Breternitz presents walking sticks that are far more than practical companions for a stroll—they conceal ingenious musical features within.
1.30 p.m.
Bindernagels Sister
Location: Museum of Musical Instruments, Folklore Hall
Working with historic musical instruments raises many questions: What are they made of, how were they used, and how have they survived over time? Conservator Heidi von Rüden explores materials, damage, and preservation. Together, we will take a closer look, discover details through touch, and uncover the story of an object that is more than 200 years old.
3.30 p.m.
Hands-On Activity: Exploring Musical Instruments
Location: Under the tree in front of the Philharmonie entrance
Musical instruments come in countless forms—from bone flutes to synthesizers. But what can we actually do with them? Conservator Heidi von Rüden Shakibi invites children and adults to share their ideas. Together, we will transform our thoughts and experiences into a colorful collaborative sculpture. Duration: approximately 30 minutes.
5 p.m.
Thunderclaps and Birdsong
Jörg Joachim Riehle plays the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Location: Museum of Musical Instruments
The Mighty Wurlitzer is one of Europe’s largest theatre and cinema organs. With its 1,228 pipes, numerous stops, and special effects instruments, it offers an astonishing range of sounds—from delicate birdsong to dramatic thunderclaps. Jörg Joachim Riehle showcases the remarkable possibilities of this extraordinary historic instrument.
opening hours
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Philharmonie
As the open day coincides with the Fête de la Musique, there will also be plenty on offer around the Philharmonie and MIM: Open-air concerts and live broadcasts as well as gastronomic offerings in the Kulturforum tree nursery.
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ahoy! Treasure Hunt in the Museum
Starting point: Museum of Musical Instruments Information Desk
Why is this instrument so crooked, and what are the valves on a bass trombone really for? In this game for clever young explorers, ten treasure chests are hidden throughout the museum. Find them, decipher the clues, and solve the riddles. Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a small reward.
12 p.m.
Philharmonia Duo
Location: SIM Café
The cello and double bass usually provide the sonic foundation of an orchestra. As a chamber music duo, however, they reveal entirely different and fascinating qualities. Cellist David Riniker and double bassist Janusz Widzyk present arrangements of familiar, lesser-known, and contemporary works, expanding the horizons of both their instruments and their audience.
12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Extraordinary! Musical Walking Sticks”
Location: Museum of Musical Instruments, Folklore Hall
“Out into Nature” was a guiding motto of the Biedermeier period. This Romantic fascination with the natural world is reflected in a variety of unusual musical instruments. Curator Christian Breternitz presents walking sticks that are far more than practical companions for a stroll—they conceal ingenious musical features within.
1.30 p.m.
Bindernagels Sister
Location: Museum of Musical Instruments, Folklore Hall
Working with historic musical instruments raises many questions: What are they made of, how were they used, and how have they survived over time? Conservator Heidi von Rüden explores materials, damage, and preservation. Together, we will take a closer look, discover details through touch, and uncover the story of an object that is more than 200 years old.
3.30 p.m.
Hands-On Activity: Exploring Musical Instruments
Location: Under the tree in front of the Philharmonie entrance
Musical instruments come in countless forms—from bone flutes to synthesizers. But what can we actually do with them? Conservator Heidi von Rüden Shakibi invites children and adults to share their ideas. Together, we will transform our thoughts and experiences into a colorful collaborative sculpture. Duration: approximately 30 minutes.
5 p.m.
Thunderclaps and Birdsong
Jörg Joachim Riehle plays the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Location: Museum of Musical Instruments
The Mighty Wurlitzer is one of Europe’s largest theatre and cinema organs. With its 1,228 pipes, numerous stops, and special effects instruments, it offers an astonishing range of sounds—from delicate birdsong to dramatic thunderclaps. Jörg Joachim Riehle showcases the remarkable possibilities of this extraordinary historic instrument.
opening hours
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Philharmonie
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