Architectural Tour of Museum Island

Highlights

• Discover the history of Museum Island with a guided tour
• Learn about the architectural development of the island
• See the James-Simon-Galerie and the Neues Museum
• Explore the Neues Museum, an award-winning renovation project
• Learn from professional architects and urban planners

Description

Meet your guide and set off on a journey through the history of Museum Island, one of Berlin’s main attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for 25 years. Using historical photos and plans, learn more about the history of the Museum Island, its structural development, and the cultural and historical significance of the buildings. Discover unusual details of the buildings and hear about the key ideas of their builders. One focus of the tour is the James-Simon-Galerie by Chipperfield, inaugurated in 2019, and a visit to the Neues Museum – an award-winning renovation project based on the concept of “complementary restoration”.

Includes

Guided tour of Museum Island Ticket and Visit to the Neues Museum Historical photos and plans Information on the history and structural development of Museum Island Focus on James-Simon-Galerie

Important Information

• The tour includes a focus on the James-Simon-Galerie and the Neues Museum. The tour will provide historical context and details about the buildings. The tour is conducted on foot.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund