Democracy, human dignity, and tolerance are the foundations of our society. As cultural institution, we see it as our duty to protect these values.

Our institution is a place of art, culture, education, and social dialogue. It is open to everyone and serves as space for encounter, diverse perspectives, and freedom of artistic expression.

Berlin and Brandenburg are shaped by experiences of freedom and oppression, democracy and dictatorship. This history also gives us a historical responsibility to uphold and strengthen democratic values.