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If I Were King or Queen... Young Visions from Neukölln
Wenn ich König*in wäre ... Junge Visionen aus Neukölln – Wenn ich König*in wäre ... Junge Visionen aus Neukölln
© Bürgerstiftung Neukölln, Stadtmuseum Berlin | Design: Groupe Dejour
What would Berlin and the world look like if young people from Neukölln could shape them? On the new Open Space by the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln in the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition, eleven young people talk about the imbalances of the present and show their visions for a fairer future.
The children of today are the adults of tomorrow. They are superdiverse, rarely heard, and seldom taken seriously. What changes do they envision, what do they dream of? The young project participants take an unflinching look at their everyday lives, their city, and politics. Based on their experiences, they develop strong demands for justice, freedom of expression, and solidarity – values and actions urgently needed in our migration society.
On the exhibition space in the room Interconnection, visitors can become queens and kings themselves. Sitting on the throne, they are invited to actively reject present-day problems and join the young people in creating a better future.
We may be different in many ways, but in the end we are all equal – let’s dance together!
Open Space partner
A project by the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln
In collaboration with: D., Ela, Hanin, Huda, Jamal, Liyana, Maryana, Sara, Suhaylah, Yara, Yusuf |
Participants
İdil Efe | Curatorial lead
Ines Paliege | Project lead
Soraya Salazar | Project assistant
Ilona Marti | Sound design
Vince Ecker | Video production
Christine Kitta | Graphic design
EL BOUM | Illustrations
In cooperation with the Stadtmuseum Berlin
With support from Diego Cuadra, Saba-Nur Cheema, Meron Mendel, Nachbarschaftsheim Neukölln e.V., Morus 14 e.V. and Gesellschaft im Wandel gGmbH
Special thanks to the Bildungsstätte Anne Frank
Participants
Bürgerstiftung Neukölln: Since 2005, countless Neuköllners have engaged with their community through the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln (Community Foundation Neukölln), working to harness the diverse potential of the district. Their shared vision is a joyful, livable Neukölln, where all people can actively shape their neighbourhood and develop successfully. The foundation’s projects advocate for social participation, respectful interaction on equal footing, and fair educational opportunities.
İdil Efe is a cultural scientist and expert in diversity management and anti-discrimination-based organisational development. She works as an independent curator and consultant. As diversity agent at the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin, she was responsible for implementing diversification strategies from 2019 to 2023. Previously she worked for 12 years for the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln, where she led various projects and curated the photo gallery Neuköllner Leuchtturm. İdil Efe was a member of the curatorial team for the development of BERLIN GLOBAL.
- 9 EUR / 0 EUR. Please book your ticket in advance online or at the box office in the Foyer.
- BERLIN GLOBAL, 1st floor – Room "Interconnection"
- 12 years and older
- English, German
- Accessible for wheelchairs
- Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm; Tue: closed
The children of today are the adults of tomorrow. They are superdiverse, rarely heard, and seldom taken seriously. What changes do they envision, what do they dream of? The young project participants take an unflinching look at their everyday lives, their city, and politics. Based on their experiences, they develop strong demands for justice, freedom of expression, and solidarity – values and actions urgently needed in our migration society.
On the exhibition space in the room Interconnection, visitors can become queens and kings themselves. Sitting on the throne, they are invited to actively reject present-day problems and join the young people in creating a better future.
We may be different in many ways, but in the end we are all equal – let’s dance together!
Open Space partner
A project by the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln
In collaboration with: D., Ela, Hanin, Huda, Jamal, Liyana, Maryana, Sara, Suhaylah, Yara, Yusuf |
Participants
İdil Efe | Curatorial lead
Ines Paliege | Project lead
Soraya Salazar | Project assistant
Ilona Marti | Sound design
Vince Ecker | Video production
Christine Kitta | Graphic design
EL BOUM | Illustrations
In cooperation with the Stadtmuseum Berlin
With support from Diego Cuadra, Saba-Nur Cheema, Meron Mendel, Nachbarschaftsheim Neukölln e.V., Morus 14 e.V. and Gesellschaft im Wandel gGmbH
Special thanks to the Bildungsstätte Anne Frank
Participants
Bürgerstiftung Neukölln: Since 2005, countless Neuköllners have engaged with their community through the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln (Community Foundation Neukölln), working to harness the diverse potential of the district. Their shared vision is a joyful, livable Neukölln, where all people can actively shape their neighbourhood and develop successfully. The foundation’s projects advocate for social participation, respectful interaction on equal footing, and fair educational opportunities.
İdil Efe is a cultural scientist and expert in diversity management and anti-discrimination-based organisational development. She works as an independent curator and consultant. As diversity agent at the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin, she was responsible for implementing diversification strategies from 2019 to 2023. Previously she worked for 12 years for the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln, where she led various projects and curated the photo gallery Neuköllner Leuchtturm. İdil Efe was a member of the curatorial team for the development of BERLIN GLOBAL.
- 9 EUR / 0 EUR. Please book your ticket in advance online or at the box office in the Foyer.
- BERLIN GLOBAL, 1st floor – Room "Interconnection"
- 12 years and older
- English, German
- Accessible for wheelchairs
- Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm; Tue: closed
Runtime: Sun, 30/11/2025 to Mon, 30/08/2027
Price info: Since October 3, 2025, the Humboldt Forum has had a new pricing model:
With just one ticket, you will have access to the permanent exhibitions and temporary presentations – and you can choose between a one-day, two-day or group ticket for maximum flexibility. All of these ticket options allow you to visit the collections of the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art, BERLIN GLOBAL, as well as other temporary exhibitions. The ticket is also valid for the special exhibition Family Matters (from 3 October) with interventions throughout the building and in the Knoblauchhaus Museum in the Nikolaiviertel.
Many areas and programmes are still accessible to you free of charge – including the Humboldt Laboratory with the new exhibition On Water. Water Knowledge in Berlin (from 10 October), the stairwell with Impressions. The Humboldt Brothers, the castle cellar, the sculpture hall, the video panorama and the presentation Traces. You can also attend numerous events and educational programmes without paying admission.
Price: €9.00
Reduced price: €0.00
Reduced price info: Admission remains free of charge for children and young people up to the age of 19, persons accompanying a severely disabled person (provided this is noted as B on the severely disabled person’s pass), persons receiving transfer payments and Berlin-Ticket-S-holders. Admission is also free of charge for Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the German Museums Association and the Federal Association for Museum Education.
With just one ticket, you will have access to the permanent exhibitions and temporary presentations – and you can choose between a one-day, two-day or group ticket for maximum flexibility. All of these ticket options allow you to visit the collections of the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art, BERLIN GLOBAL, as well as other temporary exhibitions. The ticket is also valid for the special exhibition Family Matters (from 3 October) with interventions throughout the building and in the Knoblauchhaus Museum in the Nikolaiviertel.
Many areas and programmes are still accessible to you free of charge – including the Humboldt Laboratory with the new exhibition On Water. Water Knowledge in Berlin (from 10 October), the stairwell with Impressions. The Humboldt Brothers, the castle cellar, the sculpture hall, the video panorama and the presentation Traces. You can also attend numerous events and educational programmes without paying admission.
Price: €9.00
Reduced price: €0.00
Reduced price info: Admission remains free of charge for children and young people up to the age of 19, persons accompanying a severely disabled person (provided this is noted as B on the severely disabled person’s pass), persons receiving transfer payments and Berlin-Ticket-S-holders. Admission is also free of charge for Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the German Museums Association and the Federal Association for Museum Education.
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