Pergamon Museum Stone Objects Undergo Restoration and Relocation for Future Display

The Pergamon Museum's monumental stone objects have been moved to external storage facilities, including one in Altglienicke, a process that took approximately twelve months. Restorer Stefan Geismeier is overseeing their conservation, with funding from the Federal Building Directorate until 2037. About 40% of the 60 major pieces require comprehensive restoration, with seven or eight already completed. The first objects are scheduled to return for an interim exhibition in the Schlütersaal starting in 2027, with the permanent collection reopening planned for 2037. Restoration addresses various damage types, from historical war impacts to environmental factors like vibration from nearby elevators, using techniques such as vibration dampers and careful reassembly of original fragments.