The Foundation

The Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin is a non-profit foundation that operates an outstanding institution devoted to the history of technology in Germany’s capital city: the Deutsches Technikmuseum including its Science Center Spectrum. Together, they receive over 700,000 visitors each year. In the spirit of our motto, “Simply for You.”, we focus on the excitement of technology and the joy of experimentation.

The Deutsches Technikmuseum, located in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district, is one of the world’s leading museums of technology. Its location is rich in history. Right next to the “Gleisdreieck” transportation hub, it stands on the grounds of what was once the “Anhalter Bahnhof” freight depot. The “Candy Bomber” cargo plane suspended from its roof has become an internationally recognized symbol. With 28,500 square meters of exhibition space, it offers visitors an exciting journey through the cultural history of technology. The museum features fascinating exhibitions on aviation, shipping, rail transport, the world of network technology, sugar, automobiles, film technology, computer history, chemistry and pharmaceuticals, and much more. From the very beginning, we have sought to communicate the history of technology by focusing on the relationship between people and technology. The idyllic Museum Park, with its mills, pond, and brewery, is an urban oasis.

Located next to the Museum is the Science Center Spectrum, a building full of experiments. To be precise, 2,000 square meters of space are devoted to 150 hands-on science and technology experiments. As an interactive learning environment outside of the traditional school milieu, Spectrum stands in the tradition of public science outreach inspired by the ideas of Alexander von Humboldt and embodied in Urania Berlin (1888-1928). Our multifaceted exhibitions and educational offerings are complemented by an excellent public library devoted to the history of technology, as well as by a historical archive.

The Deutsches Technikmuseum and the Science Center Spectrum focus on visitors’ interests and try to make their exhibitions relatable to everyday life, thus making them increasingly popular destinations for locals and tourists alike. They impart knowledge about technological development and encourage discussion about various issues related to it. In this way, the Foundation makes an important contribution to the informed discussion of central questions of our time.

In 2023, the Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin was awarded the berufundfamilie audit certificate for the first time for the strategic design of its family-conscious human resources policy. The certificate is considered a seal of quality for a corporate compatibility policy and is awarded by the Board of Trustees of berufundfamilie Service GmbH. The prerequisite for certification is successful completion of the associated auditing process, in which the status quo of the family-friendly measures already offered was determined and the company's individual potential systematically developed.

As part of the auditing process, not only strategic goals but also concrete measures were defined, which are recorded in a target agreement. These will now be implemented as required during the three-year certificate period. Practical implementation is reviewed annually by berufundfamilie Service GmbH.