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The Pergamon Museum, located on Berlin's Museum Island, is one of the world's most prestigious archaeological institutions, constructed between 1910 and 1930 based on designs by Alfred Messel and Ludwig Hoffmann. It is uniquely structured to house three distinct collections: the Classical Antiquities Collection, the Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Museum of Islamic Art. The museum is globally renowned for its monumental reconstructions of ancient architectural wonders, including the 2nd-century BC Pergamon Altar, the spirited blue Ishtar Gate of Babylon, and the Market Gate of Miletus. Its architecture was specifically tailored to accommodate these massive structures in their original scale, making the building itself a feat of engineering. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, the museum typically attracts over a million visitors annually. It is currently undergoing a comprehensive long-term renovation to preserve its historic fabric and enhance the exhibition spaces for modern museum standards.
- Location: Berlin, Germany
- Top sights: Admiralspalast · Kabarett-Theater Distel · Palace of Tears
- Nearby: Neukölln (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 53 | 38 | 41 | 29 | 53 | 57 | 81 | 58 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 47 |
📋 Practical info
Address
Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin
Hours
Closed for renovation until 2037. The Panorama is open daily 10:00-18:00.
Entry
€12.00 (for Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama)
Website
Transit
S-Bahn Hackescher Markt or Friedrichstraße
Parking
Parking garage: Unter den Linden / Staatsoper
Accessibility
The Panorama is accessible
Photos
Allowed in the Panorama exhibition without flash
Best time
Weekdays in the late afternoon
Audio guide
de, en (in the Panorama)
Geography
Facts
- The museum was constructed as a three-wing complex in the neoclassical style.
- The Pergamon Altar's frieze is 113 meters long and depicts the Gigantomachy.
- The Ishtar Gate was built under Nebuchadnezzar II and decorated with glazed bricks.
- The building suffered severe structural damage during Allied air raids in WWII.
- Parts of the collection were taken to the Soviet Union as trophy art after 1945.
- The museum is currently closed for extensive renovations, with full reopening set for 2037.
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Pergamon-Panorama🏛 museum
Museum in Berlin. The Pergamon Panorama shows a 360-degree view of the ancient city.
Weidendammer Brücke
Bridge in Berlin. The Weidendammer Bridge spans the Spree river in the Mitte district.
Guelman und Unbekannt
Gallery in Berlin. The gallery exhibits works by contemporary artists.
Ebertsbrücke
Bridge in Berlin. The Ebertsbrücke connects the banks of the Spree in the city center.
Kunstgalerie
Arts centre in Berlin. The art gallery presents changing exhibitions.
Südliche Monbijoubrücke
Bridge in Berlin. The southern Monbijou Bridge crosses the Spree near Museum Island.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Pergamon Museum currently open?
No, the museum has been completely closed since October 2023 for several years due to extensive renovation work.
What are the most important exhibits?
The Pergamon Altar, the Market Gate of Miletus, and the Ishtar Gate from Babylon are among the world-famous highlights.
Where is the museum located?
It is located on Museum Island in the center of Berlin, right on the Spree river. The address is Bodestraße.
Can the treasures be seen elsewhere?
Some pieces are exhibited at 'Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama' opposite Museum Island during the closure period.
How long will the renovation take?
The first sections are expected to reopen in 2027, but the full reopening could take until 2037.
Pergamon Museum Berlin: where is it located?
Pergamon Museum Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
Pergamon Museum Berlin: what is there to see?
Highlights include Admiralspalast, Kabarett-Theater Distel, Palace of Tears.
Pergamon Museum Berlin: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Pergamon Museum Berlin: why is it worth visiting?
The Pergamon Museum, located on Berlin's Museum Island, is one of the world's most prestigious archaeological institutions, constructed between 1910 and 1930 based on designs by Alfred Messel and Ludwig Hoffmann.
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