The Blue Continent – Islands in the Pacific

New exhibition

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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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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The NEO Collections project

The collaborative project NEO Collections is looking for new ways to work with museum collections – online and on site.

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Our online-offers

Our online offers provide you with exciting topics around the clock – even independently of your visit to the museum.

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Online mediaguide

Whether you are visiting the museum on site or from home – with the online media guide, information on the exhibitions and objects can be called up and listened to at any time.

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