Pergamon Museum Opens South Wing for Final Viewing Before Major Renovation
Visitors have three days to see iconic exhibits like the Ishtar Gate before the next phase of a €1.5 billion restoration begins, set to last until 2037.
- The Pergamon Museum's South Wing in Berlin will be open to the public from Friday to Sunday before closing for a long-term renovation project.
- Key exhibits available for viewing include the Ishtar Gate, the Processional Way of Babylon, and the Market Gate of Miletus, displayed in largely empty spaces.
- This marks the start of the second phase of the museum's restoration, which is expected to take 12 years and cost €722 million for this section alone.
- The museum, closed since late 2023, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation to address structural issues, improve climate control, and modernize facilities.
- The first phase, including the North Wing and the Pergamon Altar, is slated to reopen in 2027, while the full museum is scheduled for completion in 2037.
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