Exile Museum Director Clarifies Berlin Expansion Plans and Current Programming

Ruth Ur, director of the Exile Museum in Berlin, addressed recent confusion about the institution's expansion. While plans for a new building at Anhalter Bahnhof remain active, financial challenges have led to a temporary shift. The museum will initially open in 2028 at a location on Fasanenstraße, a historic area with exile connections. Current programming includes workshops for schoolchildren exploring exile stories from the Nazi era, with plans for a summer exhibition and future international partnerships. Ur emphasized the museum's focus on both historical and contemporary exile experiences, aiming to strengthen social cohesion through diverse narratives.