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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.

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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: Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 266424242

Official Website: Pergamon Museum

Pergamon Museum Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

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 - in the last week

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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 - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating Great experience. The Panorama gives at least a glimpse of the glory of the Pergamon Museum and exceeded my expectations by far. The tower with the surrounding 360° installation is beautiful. The real treasure are the displayed fragments of statues and fries of the Pergamon temple. Plan at least an hour for a tour through the museum. You won't regret the visit.
Johannes Eiglsperger - 4 months ago

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4 Star Rating Very impressive panorama! However, this is the only highlight of the exhibit due to the main Pergamon museum's closure.
Aaron Rose - in the last week

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5 Star Rating Very atmospheric. I really enjoyed it and I liked the music which had been composed specifically for this panorama and which is played in an endless loop. The panorama provides a good imagination of the scenery wherein the Pergamon Altar had been situated.
Thomas - a month ago

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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.