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What's on here
Why go
- The Luf boat, brought inside during construction because it would not fit into the completed building.
- The reconstructed 33-metre triumphal arch at the main entrance.
- The roof terrace, 30 metres above ground, with views of Berlin Cathedral, Fernsehturm and Brandenburg Gate.
- The rebuilt Schlüterhof, once used for courtly receptions.
- The Humboldt Terraces, with a grove and 13,000 plants from Eurasia, North America and South America.
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What's inside
- The Ethnological Museum and Museum of Asian Art present non-European collections across wings covering America, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
- Berlin Global and the Humboldt Lab are on the first floor.
- Other galleries include Berlin Exhibition and Sounds of the World.
- The large entrance hall connects the complex and is intended for events spanning several disciplines.
Interesting facts4
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The Forum is named after Prussian scholars Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt.
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500,000 artefacts
The former Dahlem collections of non-European art included more than 500,000 artefacts and artworks.
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The reconstructed Baroque façades cover part of a modern concrete building.
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80 million
Recreating the Baroque façades added €80 million to the cost, covered by private funds.
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Shorts
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Humboldt Forum – Is Berlin's Latest Tourist Attraction Worth a Visit?DW Travel
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In The Heart of Berlin: Humboldt ForumBerlin Times
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History
The reconstruction has been controversial for its associations with monarchism. Colonial-era objects and human remains in the collections have also prompted criticism and demands for restitution. Nigeria requested the return of the Benin Bronzes in December 2020.
- 15th–18th c.Construction of the Berlin Palace began in the 15th century and was completed in the mid-18th century.
- 1918The palace ceased to serve as a royal residence and became a museum.
- World War IIThe palace was badly damaged.
- 1950The war-damaged palace was demolished.
- 4 July 2002The Bundestag approved the palace reconstruction project.
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- 2006The Museums of Indian Art and East Asian Art merged to form the Museum of Asian Art.
- 2006–2009The Palace of the Republic, which housed the People’s Chamber and entertainment venues, was closed and demolished.
- 2013Reconstruction began, and the foundation stone was laid on 12 June.
- 2020–2021The Forum opened digitally on 16 December 2020 and welcomed the public on 20 July 2021.
How to get there
- On footExhibition visitors can enter through west-side Portal 3 or through the Passage revolving door via north- or south-side portals 2 and 4.
Accessibility
- Barrier-free parking Temporarily located in the southern part of Schlossplatz near Gate 2 during landscaping near Gate 1.
Sources: Humboldt Forum - Wikipedia · Berlin/Mitte - Wikivoyage (see) · Humboldt Forum · Visit | Humboldt Forum · Prices and Tickets | Humboldt Forum · Humboldt Forum - Wikipedia · Forum Humboldt - Wikipedia · checked 3 Oct 2026
- Website
- humboldtforum.org/
- Phone
- +4930992118989
Questions and answers
Where do I enter the Humboldt Forum exhibitions?
Use west-side Portal 3 or the Passage revolving door, reached via north- or south-side portals 2 and 4.
How do I reach the Video Panorama and Sculpture Hall at the Humboldt Forum?
Go through the Schlüter Courtyard, via north- or south-side portals 1 and 5.
Are guided tours available at the Humboldt Forum?
The Forum runs guided tours as part of its programme.
Why did the Humboldt Forum first open online?
Its virtual inauguration took place on 16 December 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
What was the Humboldt-Box in Berlin?
It was a temporary exhibition, viewing and information venue on the palace square during reconstruction.
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