November 24-30, 2013 – The expert group of museum employees and managers tasked with planning, and presenting an exhibition at the State History Museum, made a trip to Berlin and Leipzig to explore cutting edge museum activities and technology. They will use their gained experience to organize the “Germans of Kyrgyzstan’s History” exhibit. Upon their return to Bishkek, the expert group led a series of talks for museum staff and various organizations’ representatives with the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism. A presentation on their trip to Germany can be found here , as well as information on leading trends among museums in Berlin and Leipzig.