Pergamon Museum

Part of the mosaic tile work of the Ishtar Gate at the Pergamon Museum
Part of the mosaic tile work of the Ishtar Gate at the Pergamon Museum

The Pergamon Museum, home to the Greek alter after which it's named, features incredible exhibits from the ancient east. Talk about grand entrances, the Pergamon Museum boasts several dating back 2000 years and beyond. Here you will see treasures of the Ancient World, treasures that were not unearthed until the 19th century by German archaeologists. These treasures were brought to Museum Island in Berlin, necessitating construction of the museum between 1910 and 1930.

Today, the Pergamon museum consists of 3 wings, one for the Antiiquity Collection, one for the Islamic Art Museum, and one for the Middle East Museum.

The Market Gate of Miletus is a reconstruction of the original gate that was constructed around 120AD. The original gate was heavily damaged by and earthquake and form bombing during World War 2, but much of the rubble was used to build the impressive replica seen here. The 17 metre high marble facade consists of massive Corinthian columns and Roman architecture.

The spectacular Ishtar Gate alone is worth the price of admission to this museum which will leave you in awe. The navy blue and gold tile mosaic that makes up the facade of this impressive gate uses materials from the original 575 BC gate. Yes that's BC. The Ishtar Gate was on of the gates that led to the inner city of Babylon and was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II.

The name of the museum comes from its most renowned exhibit, the Pergamon Alter. This massive exhibit, taken from a Hellenstic temple dating back to the 2nd century BC, is currently undergoing reconstruction and will re-open in 2023.

There are a number of other large exhibits including the Aleppo Room, the Processional Way of Babylon, and the Mshatta Facade.

Audio devices are available at the museum to facilitate a self-guided English tour.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Pergamon Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address: Am Kupfergraben 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 266424242

Official Website: Pergamon Museum

Pergamon Museum Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating We booked time slot tickets online and were accepted earlier as we arrived. There are lockers to deposit bags. The collections are full of masterpiece artifacts and well displayed. The Panorama in the hall is exceptional. We were very delighted and impressed with finer detail. There is a lift to go to the third floor and one climbs on more floor up to the deck. Highly recommended for those who love Pergamon history.
Chongcharoen Sornkaew - 3 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating When you can’t view the Pergamon Altar, Yadegar Asisi’s Panorama is the next best thing. The lighting of the statues changes to represent different times of the day and it is stunning. The sound in the Panorama added to the visuals. At times being in the space was overwhelming.
Suzanne Durkacs - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating The panorama museum is a smaller version with a unique exhibition. The tour may take up to an hour but it's definitely worth it if you're around and looking for museums to visit. I avoid posting photos of the inside so that I don't spoil it for anyone that wants to pay a visit. I recommend spending a whole day and visiting the whole museum insel (island). For panorama, we didn't wait in a line and we didn't have to book in advance.
Giorgos Tsigourakos - 4 months ago

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4 Star Rating The panorama is truly a wonderful and immersive experience, and I like we at least can see bits of the altar before you enter it. The only bad thing is the ridiculously expensive ticket (around 14 euro).
Kristýna Vacardová - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Impressive museum and the panorama from Asisi is amazing! I enjoy the different light Szenarios at the static panorama, to give me a special feeling day at night. Sound makes sure to feel the Szenario even more! Impressive installation, sculptures and lots of space to explore everything with an audio guide. I enjoyed my visit a lot!
Johannes E - a month ago

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Directions

How to get to Pergamon Museum by U-Bahn, S-Bahn

Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): S1, S2, S3, S5, S7, S9, S25, S26, S75, U6
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): Berlin Friedrichstraße

Exit from Friedrichstraße Station. Walk one block south on Fredrichstrasse and go left (east) on Dorotheenstrasse. Pergamon Museum and the Pergamon are just 2 blocks ahead.

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