Welcome to the Märkisches Museum! My name is Paul Spies. As the museums director I'm pleased to welcome you on behalf of the staff as well. We hope you enjoy our new exhibition BerlinZEIT - Compact History as well as our temporary exhibitions. Please proceed to the great hall which is the atmospheric starting point for your tour and make a right turn at the end: this is where your journey through Berlins history begins. Experience for yourself how the city changes constantly and radically. People from all over the globe have left their mark. There is a lot to discover. At some points we'll ask you to participate. Please join in and enjoy your tour!