When the Pergamon Altar can be seen again

The Pergamon Museum in Berlin is set to partially reopen in the spring of 2027 following extensive renovations, allowing public access to the hall containing the world-famous Pergamon Altar. However, the reopening will be staggered and subject to further interruptions; the altar hall is scheduled to close again for five months in 2034 to facilitate connections to the museum island's archaeological promenade. Full completion of the museum's renovation, including the South Wing housing the Ishtar Gate, is not expected until 2037.

This timeline highlights the immense logistical and architectural challenges of modernizing one of the world's most significant archaeological institutions. The project's complexity is underscored by the temporary nature of these openings, with various sections like the Tempietto entrance and the Schlüter Hall facing additional multi-year closures through the 2030s. For the global art community and tourism sector, the news provides a long-awaited date for the altar's return while signaling that Berlin's Museum Island will remain a construction site for over a decade.