Pergamonmuseum Nears Completion of Major Renovation for 2027 Reopening
The Pergamonmuseum in Berlin is approaching the final stages of its comprehensive renovation, with the central section and north wing scheduled to reopen in spring 2027. Key milestones include the structural completion and handover of these areas in early December 2025. Directors Stefan Weber of the Museum of Islamic Art and Martin Maischberger of the Collection of Classical Antiquities are overseeing the final installations and presentations. Notable updates include a new contemporary art commission by Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi, a fully immersive presentation of the Aleppo Room with sound and lighting installations, the restored and extended Mshatta Facade, and the restoration of the Pergamon Altar's west front. The renovation aims to restore historical presentation concepts from 1930 while improving accessibility and integrating modern interpretive approaches.
Key facts
- Structural renovation of the Pergamonmuseum's central section and north wing is complete, with building handover in early December 2025.
- The renovated sections, housing the Museum of Islamic Art and the Collection of Classical Antiquities, are scheduled to reopen to the public in spring 2027.
- Key features include new contemporary art commissions, immersive presentations of historical rooms like the Aleppo Room, and restoration of major artifacts like the Mshatta Facade and Pergamon Altar.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Pergamonmuseum
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Collection of Classical Antiquities
- Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Aleppo
- Syria
- Jordan