The first section of Berlin's Pergamon Museum will reopen to the public on June 4, 2027, after years of renovation. The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK) announced the date, ending months of uncertainty. The museum has been completely closed since autumn 2023 for comprehensive refurbishment, and the reopening will finally make the famous Pergamon Altar accessible again. However, the south wing, housing the Ishtar Gate and Babylonian Processional Way, will remain closed until 2037, with full museum access expected that year.
This reopening matters because the Pergamon Museum is one of the world's most significant museums, home to iconic ancient artifacts like the Pergamon Altar. The prolonged closure has frustrated visitors and scholars alike, and the phased reopening signals a major milestone in Berlin's museum landscape. The announcement also highlights the challenges of preserving and renovating historic museum buildings while maintaining public access to cultural treasures.