Potsdam Museum | The City's History
As the city’s memory, we bring Potsdam’s history to life—from the Middle Ages to the present day.
The Potsdam Museum collects, preserves, and researches artworks, historical objects, and documents relating to the history and culture of the city from the Middle Ages to the present day. With more than 270,000 objects, as well as an extensive additional photographic collection, it houses one of Brandenburg’s largest collections dedicated to art, cultural history, and regional history. It was founded as early as 1909 by citizens of Potsdam.
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Potsdam Young Scientist Prize - Call for nominations 2025
This year the state capital of Potsdam is awarding the Potsdam Young Scientist Prize for the nineteenth time. The prize is awarded to young scientists from Potsdam and the surrounding region for exceptional achievements at the start of their career in science with work that meets the highest scientific demands. Nominations are requested by 10 October 2025.Source: www.potsdam.de
PotsdamHistory App
Historische Fotos & Stadtpläne, verschwundene Orte, exklusive Stadtrundgänge, spannende Vorher-Nachher-Bilder, bedeutende Ereignisse, Epochen, Persönlichkeiten ...Source: www.potsdam-museum.de
Potsdam's City Partnerships - Activities and Funding Opportunities
Are you interested in Potsdam's partner cities? Then here you will find contact persons, funding opportunities, status reports, information on friendship associations, and events.Source: www.potsdam.de
Potsdam's partner cities
Potsdam is connected with ten cities in Europe and the USA. The spectrum of these cities is as diverse as the history of each municipality. Potsdam's city partnerships thrive on the commitment of its citizens and the ideas of numerous clubs, associations, and institutions.
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Potsdam's rural areas
More than 30 local businesses manage over 4,000 hectares of agricultural land (arable land, grassland, fruit-growing areas) within the city.Source: www.potsdam.de
Press and Communication
The Press and Communication Department provides information about current events and initiatives of the City administration. We publish press releases, organize press appointments, issue the official gazette, and manage the social media channels of the State Capital Potsdam.Source: www.potsdam.de
proWissen Potsdam e. V.
Potsdam is a city of knowledge. More than 10,000 of the 182,000 residents of Potsdam work in the scientific institutions of the Brandenburg state capital. Over 25,000 young people have chosen to study …Source: www.potsdam.de
Public warning in Potsdam
Extreme weather conditions, major fires, hazardous substances or safety-relevant events - in an emergency, every minute counts. To ensure that you are warned quickly and reliably, the Potsdam fire brigade operates a multi-level warning system in cooperation with state and federal authorities - the so-called warning mix.Source: www.potsdam.de
