One of the world’s foremost archaeological museums, housing treasures from ancient Rome, Greece, Babylon and Persia.
At a glance
The Pergamon Museum ranks among Germany’s most significant cultural institutions. Its collections span millennia and continents, drawing approximately 850,000 visitors annually to Berlin’s Museum Island.
History
Founded in 1910, the museum emerged from decades of German archaeological expeditions across the Mediterranean and Near East. These systematic campaigns brought extraordinary objects back to Berlin, establishing the collection that forms the museum’s core today.
What you see
The museum complex displays monumental finds alongside smaller artifacts. Ancient Greek sculpture, Roman imperial treasures, Babylonian architectural fragments and Persian court objects occupy galleries designed to contextualise their historical significance and scale.
Cultural significance
The Pergamon represents a major European institution dedicated to understanding classical antiquity and the ancient Near East. Its collections provide essential primary evidence for studying art, architecture and daily life across vast geographical and temporal distances.
Key facts
- Address: Bodestraße 1–3, 10178 Berlin
- Coordinates: 52.521183, 13.397
- Phone: +49 30 266424242
- Website: smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/pergamonmuseum
- Founded: 1910
- Annual visitors: Approximately 850,000
Practical information
Opening hours and admission fees are not listed; consult the official website for current details, ticketing and exhibition information before your visit.
Getting there
The museum occupies a prominent position on Museum Island in Mitte district. Public transport connections are excellent; the site address and coordinates will guide you to the entrance on Bodestraße.
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