Museum am Rothenbaum
The MARKK –
Museum am Rothenbaum – Cultures and Arts of the World (MARKK)
editThe Museum am Rothenbaum – Cultures and Arts of the World, abbreviated MARKK, is one of the largest ethnographic museums in Europe and was founded in 1879 in Hamburg. It is located in the district of Rotherbaum in the Eimsbüttel borough.
Key Products and Services
editThe MARKK offers a diverse exhibition and event program that creates spaces for cultural encounters, participation, and critical engagement. The extensive collections include objects as well as historical photographs from Africa, Asia, Oceania, America, and Europe, dating back to the mid-19th century and reflecting the global historical entanglements of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[2][4][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the MARKK is to promote appreciation for the cultures and arts of the world. The museum aims to question established certainties and encourage global citizenship through collaboration and in an atmosphere of respect, openness, and empathy. It seeks to make the significance of objects, their beauty, and the knowledge contained within them accessible to people and invites them to view these from diverse perspectives[1][4][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe MARKK is committed to a comprehensive repositioning aimed at making the museum accessible to a broader and more diverse public. Following the renaming in June 2018 and under the leadership of Barbara Plankensteiner, the museum has increased its media presence and international recognition. It is now perceived as a place of critical reflection and cultural encounter, particularly attracting younger and more diverse visitor groups[2].
The museum is also dedicated to the preservation, expansion, and exploration of its collections and works to present the historical and cultural contexts of the exhibits transparently and respectfully. Through these efforts, the MARKK contributes to fostering understanding and empathy between different cultures and makes an important contribution to global cultural diversity[1][4][5].