Neon

Discover the untold story behind the closure of the unique Berlin Buchstabenmuseum. Explore its iconic collection of neon signs and historic typography, and understand why this beloved, volunteer-run institution, a true piece of Berlin's identity, had to close its doors after 20 years. A must-read for anyone interested in Berlin history and urban typography.

The End of an Era: Why the Beloved Berlin Buchstabenmuseum Had to Close

Berlin (category)
7 min read
11/10/202504/11/2025

The Neon Muzeum, with a Z, is a museum dedicated to the preservation and documentation of Poland’s cold war era neon signs and they do this really well. As you walk the hallways of this small museum, you will see a lot of neon signs and learn a lot about where they were, how they were used and how did they manage to get to the Neon Museum.

Our Visit to the Neon Museum in Warsaw

Poland (category), Warsaw (category)
5 min read
21/06/201621/12/2023