The Niederkirchner Family – A Contradictory Legacy
History Between Us
Käte Niederkirchner (1909 - 1944) was regarded in the GDR as an icon of the anti-fascist resistance. Work collectives, vacation homes, kindergartens, and even a ship were named after her. Today, two streets in the Mitte and Pankow districts, as well as a commemorative plaque unveiled in 1989 on her former residence at Pappelallee 22, still honor her memory.
With this exhibition on the Niederkirchners’ contradictory legacy, the Museum Pankow sheds light on the family’s complex history while simultaneously questioning the prevailing heroic narrative.
The exhibition examines the interplay of familial and societal memory and repression across historical ruptures. It encourages visitors to look beyond the example of the Niederkirchner family to question traditions, instrumentalizations, and the creation of legends.
A catalog accompanying the exhibition is available for purchase for €11.00.
Free admission
- Exhibition dates: 20.03. to 20.09.2026
- Opening hours:
- Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- (Closed on public holidays)
Location: Museum Pankow – Sebastian Haffner Cultural and Educational Center
Room 108
Prenzlauer Allee 227-228
10405 Berlin