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Museum · Berlim, Berlim
Humboldt Forum
Cultural center in the reconstructed Berliner Schloss, facing the Museumsinsel. It brings together collections from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania and an exhibition about Berlin.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Humboldt Forum
The Humboldt Forum occupies the Berliner Schloss, the former royal palace of Berlin, on Schlossplatz square, opposite the Museumsinsel. The original palace, home to the Prussian kings and German emperors, was heavily damaged in World War II and demolished in 1950 by the East German government, which built the Palácio da República in its place. After reunification, that building was demolished and the palace was reconstructed, with three Baroque facades rebuilt and a modern wing facing the river Spree.
The name honors the brothers Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt, the travelling naturalist and the scholar of language and education. The cultural center houses the Museu Etnológico and the Museu de Arte Asiática, with objects from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania, such as boats from the South Seas, sculptures and temple pieces.
Also there is the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition, about Berlin's connections with the world, organized by the city museum. The institution openly addresses the colonial origins of part of the collection, a topic present in the exhibitions.
On the ground floor are the Schlüterhof courtyard, surrounded by the Baroque facades, the covered passage that crosses the building and spaces with remains of the foundations of the old palace. It is a good stop between the Museumsinsel, the Catedral de Berlim and Alexanderplatz.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours for one or two collections; the collection is large and you can return on another day.
Best time
On weekday mornings. The Humboldt Forum usually closes on Tuesdays; check the opening hours before you go.
How to get there
U-Bahn Museumsinsel (U5) station is next door. From the Portão de Brandemburgo it's about a 20-minute walk along Unter den Linden. Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station is about a 10-minute walk away.
Tip
The Schlüterhof courtyard and the central passage can be accessed without a ticket. For the exhibitions, check on the official website which require timed tickets and which have free admission.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Humboldt Forum
Is the Humboldt Forum the former royal palace?
It is a reconstruction. The original palace was demolished in 1950; the current building reproduces three Baroque façades and has a modern wing, and inside it serves as a cultural center with museums.
On which day is it closed?
The exhibitions usually close on Tuesdays. Check opening hours before you go.
Which collections are housed in the Humboldt Forum?
The Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art, with collections from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania, as well as the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition about the city.