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Pergamonmuseum

ArtHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 6pmFrom €12U Museumsinsel (U5)

Berlin's great museum of ancient architecture, built 1910–1930 to house the Pergamon Altar, the Market Gate of Miletus and the Ishtar Gate. The main building on Museum Island has been completely closed since 23 October 2023 for renovation. What you can visit today is Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama at Am Kupfergraben 2, a short walk away, which shows around 80 original sculptures from Pergamon alongside Yadegar Asisi's 360° panorama of the ancient city. The North Wing and central building, including the Pergamon Altar and the Museum für Islamische Kunst, reopen on 4 June 2027. The South Wing, with the Ishtar Gate, stays closed until 2037.

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Getting there

Bodestraße 1–3, 10178 Berlin (main building, closed until 4 June 2027). Open venue: Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama, Am Kupfergraben 2, 10117 Berlin

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

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €12

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Visitor Information

How much does Pergamonmuseum cost?
Standard adult admission to Pergamonmuseum is €12. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Pergamonmuseum?
Pergamonmuseum is open Main building closed for renovation until 4 June 2027. Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama (Am Kupfergraben 2): Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24 and 31 December 2026; 1 January 2027 open 12:00–18:00. Public holidays open as on Sundays. Admission €12 (concessions €6), free under 18; Museumsinsel + Panorama ticket €24.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Pergamonmuseum?
Pergamonmuseum is located at Bodestraße 1–3, 10178 Berlin (main building, closed until 4 June 2027). Open venue: Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama, Am Kupfergraben 2, 10117 Berlin, in the Mitte (Museum Island) area of Berlin. The nearest stations are U Museumsinsel (U5), S+U Friedrichstraße, S Hackescher Markt.
What can I see at Pergamonmuseum?
Home of the Pergamon Altar, closed for renovation until June 2027; its Pergamon treasures are on show next door at Das Panorama. Current highlights include PERGAMON. Masterpieces from the Ancient Metropolis with a 360°-Panorama by Yadegar Asisi, Pergamon Altar and Hall of Hellenistic Architecture, The Telephos Frieze.
Do I need to book Pergamonmuseum 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 Pergamonmuseum?
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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