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: YesPergamon 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 out of 5
While the Pergamon museum is undergoing renovations (until Spring 2027), the nearby Panorama offers an alternative way to explore ancient Pergamon. An enormous 360 degree image shows what the city of Pergamon might have looked like in 129 AD. Visitors climb a five-storey tower in the center to fully experience the display. Additionally, selected statues and artifacts from the museum are on display. Visiting time about 1h.
Beat A. Schwendimann - a month ago
The main museum is still undergoing construction work, but in the meantime the Panorama is really worth a visit. It is an educational and very well made introduction of the findings at Pergamon. The panoramic section is breathtaking, all the levels giving different aspects of the surroundings. The light and sounds enhances the experience. I "spent" 4 days and nights on the top level, a suggestive experience.
Johanna Suders - 3 months ago
The museum was closed. But, we visited the spectacular panorama display. It was well worth it, and we enjoyed every second. Photos will never capture the experience, as you feel like you are an.eagle in the sky, flying majestically over Pegamon.
Max Dondo - 4 months ago
Sadly the real museum is being restored at the moment but the Panorama is really impressive.
Hernán Rodríguez - 2 months ago
What an amazing museum. Lots a run of the mill Greek sculptures on the ground floor and then the truly amazing panoramic projection in the tower. Really worth getting all the way to the top of the tower to appreciate the full scale of the painting/projection.
Tim Hills - a month ago
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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