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Pergamon Museum

Berlin

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The Pergamon Museum is the centerpiece of Berlin’s Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed by architect Alfred Messel and constructed by his friend Ludwig Hoffmann between 1910 and 1930, the monumental three-wing complex was specifically built to house the massive architectural reconstructions of ancient monuments discovered by German archaeologists. It is an amalgamation of three distinct institutions: the Collection of Classical Antiquities, the Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Museum of Islamic Art. The museum’s mission is to preserve, study, and present the monumental art and architecture of Greek, Roman, Babylonian, and Islamic civilizations. Unlike traditional galleries, the Pergamon allows visitors to physically walk through immense, life-sized ancient structures, offering a visceral journey into the ancient world. As of October 23, 2023, the museum has entered a multi-year closure to undergo a comprehensive structural renovation under the “Museum Island Master Plan,” ensuring the long-term preservation of both the building and its colossal treasures for future generations.

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Pergamon Museum Opening Overview

the Pergamon Museum is completely closed to the public for a massive, multi-year basic renovation. The north wing, featuring the Pergamon Altar, is scheduled to reopen in spring 2027, with full completion expected in the 2030s. (Note: The nearby temporary exhibition space, “Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama,” remains open to the public during this closure)

Weekly Hours

Monday: Closed (Under Renovation)

Tuesday: Closed (Under Renovation)

Wednesday: Closed (Under Renovation)

Thursday: Closed (Under Renovation)

Friday: Closed (Under Renovation)

Saturday: Closed (Under Renovation)

Sunday: Closed (Under Renovation)

Special Closures & Private Visit Policy

Total closure in effect until at least Spring 2027.

(The physical museum building is currently an active construction site and is completely closed to all public, private, and VIP visits).

Legacy & Iconic Highlights

The Pergamon Altar (Hellenistic Architecture) (2nd-century BC masterpiece from ancient Anatolia)

The Ishtar Gate (Babylonian Architecture) (Monumental glazed-brick gate from the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II)

The Processional Way of Babylon (Architecture) (Lion-adorned walls leading to the Ishtar Gate)

Market Gate of Miletus (Roman Architecture) (Towering marble facade from 2nd-century AD Asia Minor)

Façade of Mshatta (Islamic Art) (Elaborately carved stone walls from an 8th-century Umayyad desert palace)

The Aleppo Room (Islamic Art) (Stunningly painted wooden panelling from a 17th-century Syrian home)

Assyrian Palace Reliefs (Ancient Near East) (Alabaster carvings from the palaces of Nimrud and Nineveh)

Statue of a Goddess from Taranto (Classical Antiquity) (Iconic enthroned deity sculpture)

Carl Humann (Archaeologist) (The engineer who discovered and excavated the Pergamon Altar)

Robert Koldewey (Archaeologist) (Director of the Babylon excavations uncovering the Ishtar Gate)

Wilhelm von Bode (Founder/Visionary) (Key architect of the Museum Island’s curatorial direction)

Alfred Messel (Architect) (Original designer of the Pergamon Museum building)

Ludwig Hoffmann (Architect) (Oversaw the construction and completion of the museum after Messel’s death)

Yadegar Asisi (Artist) (Creator of the immersive 360-degree “Das Panorama” exhibition)

UNESCO World Heritage (Landmark Status) (The entire Museum Island complex was inscribed in 1999)

Venue Type

Art Museum & Foundation, Cultural Art Center, Artistic Heritage Site

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