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Support Our Museum!

Our museum is a place of encounter, education, and inspiration. With great passion and dedication, we preserve our extensive collection, facilitate research and education, and create a space for cultural exchange. Highlighting diverse perspectives on cultural and social issues is becoming increasingly vital for our society and democracy today.

To make all this possible, we rely on your support!

As a non-profit institution, our operations are largely funded by donations. Every contribution – large or small – helps us keep our doors open for you and future generations.

What your donation supports:

  • Preservation and care of our unique collections

  • Educational programs and workshops for children, youth, and adults

  • Cultural events such as special exhibitions, readings, and concerts

  • Modernization of our premises and technology

  • …

Your benefits as a donor:

  • Tax Deductibility: Thanks to our non-profit status, we are happy to issue a donation receipt for tax purposes.

  • Transparency: Your donation goes directly toward funding cultural projects.

  • Community: With your support, you become part of a strong community dedicated to preserving humanity’s cultural heritage.

Every donation counts!

Help us ensure the museum remains a vibrant and innovative cultural hub in the future. Your support allows us to realize important projects and preserve a unique institution in Heidelberg.

Do you have questions about funding opportunities? Please feel free to contact us!

You can donate to the following account: 

Account Holder: Josefine u. Eduard von Portheim-Stiftung
IBAN: DE47 6729 2200 0000 1672 23
BIC: GENODE61WIE (Volksbank Kraichgau)

Friends of Völkerkundemuseums vPST

The Friends of the Völkerkundemuseum VPST have been supporting the museum since 1979. The purpose and mission of our non-profit association is to support and promote the Ethnographic Museum of the von Portheim Foundation in Heidelberg.

Your benefits as a member: As a member of the Friends, you enjoy exclusive benefits:

  • Free admission to all museum exhibitions and events organized by the Friends.

  • Regular updates: You will receive program flyers and invitations to museum events by mail.

  • Discounts: You have the opportunity to purchase museum publications at a reduced price.

The current Board of the Friends consists of:

  • Chair: Dr. Sabine Hieronymus

  • Vice Chair: Jessica Rink

  • Secretary: Dr. Peter Koepff

  • Treasurer: Evelyn Bausch

Are you interested in supporting the work of the Friends with a membership?

Contact us at info@freundeskreis-vkm-vpst.de or pick up a membership application form during your next visit to the museum.

Volunteering Programs at the Museum

Would you like to become part of a vibrant community dedicated to culture, history, and nature? Our museum offers you the opportunity to get involved through volunteer programs supporting both our institution and our unique historic garden.

Have we sparked your interest? 

Please contact us to learn more about our current volunteer programs. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!