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Humboldt Forum

Local HistoryArtHistoryOpen until 6:30pmFrom €9U Museumsinsel (U5)

The Humboldt Forum occupies the reconstructed Berlin Palace on Schlossplatz, opened in stages between 2020 and 2022. Its 2nd and 3rd floors hold the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art, around 20,000 objects that range from the Sanchi Gate and the Turfan cave paintings to a Japanese tea house, presented with attention to provenance and colonial history. The 1st floor houses the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition and the free Humboldt Lab, while free displays across the building trace 800 years of the site's history, from the palace cellars to the Palace of the Republic.

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Getting there

Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Nearest station: U Museumsinsel (U5), S Hackescher Markt, S+U Alexanderplatz

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Hours

Mon10:30–18:30
TueClosed
Wed10:30–18:30
Thu10:30–18:30
FriToday10:30–18:30
Sat10:30–18:30
Sun10:30–18:30

Admission

From €9

Nearby

DDR Museum

History2 min walk

Altes Museum

Architecture4 min walk

Deutsches Historisches Museum

History5 min walk

Alte Nationalgalerie

Architecture6 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Humboldt Forum cost?
Standard adult admission to Humboldt Forum is €9. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Humboldt Forum?
Humboldt Forum is open Wednesday to Monday 10:30-18:30; closed Tuesdays. Closed 24 December 2026; modified hours 25-31 December and 1 January. Entry to the building and several exhibitions is free; BERLIN GLOBAL and the Ethnological Collections and Asian Art cost EUR 9 each (free under 19).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Humboldt Forum?
Humboldt Forum is located at Schloßplatz, 10178 Berlin, Germany, in the Mitte (Museum Island) area of Berlin. The nearest stations are U Museumsinsel (U5), S Hackescher Markt, S+U Alexanderplatz.
What can I see at Humboldt Forum?
Berlin's rebuilt royal palace, now home to world cultures from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, plus Berlin's global story. Current highlights include If I Were King or Queen…, History of the Site, Ethnological Collections and Asian Art.
Do I need to book Humboldt Forum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Humboldt Forum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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