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The Blue Continent – Islands in the Pacific

German Design Award Winner 2026

The new permanent exhibition takes a look at life and cultures in the Pacific. Biodiversity, cultural identity, resource use, climate change and a look at the colonial past form a kaleidoscope of island worlds.

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Special exhibition “Magic”

Illusion, magic, superstition, and a feast for the senses. Discover the new special exhibition “Magic” from October 18, 2025, at the Übersee-Museum Bremen.

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Cabinet exhibition “Disguise & Deception – The Butterfly Code”

Do you speak butterfly? We decipher the butterfly code of camouflage, deception and boasting. Discover the new cabinet exhibition “The Butterfly Code” at the Übersee-Museum Bremen.

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The magazine accompanying the exhibition

The magazine for the new exhibition “The Blue Continent – Islands in the Pacific”.

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The blue continent – a platform for dialogue, perspectives and insights of the Pacific Islands

From conversations about meaning and stories behind museum collections to original works of art – this online platform brings these and other connections to life.

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Provenance research and Repatriations

Since 2015, the Übersee-Museum has conducted long-term projects researching the provenance of collection items, supported by the German Center for the Loss of Cultural Property.

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