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    DOMiD

    from Cologne

    DOMiD is a unique documentation center and museum in Cologne that explores and presents the history of migration in Germany. With over 150,000 objects, it promotes exchange and participation in migration history and advocates for an open, transcultural society.

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    DOMiD - Documentation Center and Museum about Migration in Germany

    About Us

    DOMiD, founded in 1990 by migrants, is a unique documentation center and museum dedicated to researching, collecting, and presenting the diverse history of migration in Germany. Based in Cologne, DOMiD houses the largest collection of social, everyday, and cultural historical testimonies in the country, documenting the development of immigration to Germany.

    Key Products and Services

    • Collection and Archive: DOMiD has an extensive collection of over 150,000 objects, documents, photos, posters, written materials, film, and audio documents. This collection reflects the migration history from various countries such as Turkey, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, former Yugoslavia, South Korea, Vietnam, Mozambique, and Angola[2][3][4].
    • Exhibitions and Events: The center regularly organizes themed and occasion-related exhibitions that engage all senses and highlight both the historical and current situation of migrants. Additionally, events, conferences, and lectures are held to inform and raise awareness among the public about migration issues[1][2][4].
    • Research and Publications: DOMiD conducts research on various migration topics and publishes scientific papers to make the findings accessible to a broad audience.

    Mission and Values

    The main mission of DOMiD is to convey migration as a normal occurrence in society and to contribute to the inclusion of the diverse history of migrants in official narratives. The goal is to create a foundation for a shared, transcultural identity and to foster societal cohesion through the exchange and participation in this history[1][2][4].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    • Central Migration Museum: DOMiD is working to establish a central migration museum in Germany in collaboration with private and public stakeholders. This museum is intended to serve as a modern center for the history and culture of migration society and to provide answers to historical and current questions of international migration. The museum's opening is planned for 2029[2][4].
    • Funding from the State of NRW: The work of DOMiD has been institutionally funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2010. Additional funds are provided for specific projects to support the research and presentation of the archive holdings[2].
    • Cultural and Social Stance: DOMiD is part of the network "Die Vielen" and advocates against right-wing populist and extremist tendencies to stand up for an equal and open society[1].

    Current Developments

    DOMiD recently conducted a Europe-wide competition for architecture, construction, and exhibition design for the future migration museum. The winning design is expected to be publicly announced in early 2025. The museum will be built on nearly 10,000 square meters in the "Hallen Kalk" in Cologne and will be financed equally by the federal government and the state of NRW[2].

    DOMiD remains a vibrant and multifaceted place that contributes through its work to making the history and present of migration in Germany visible and tangible.

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