Name: Sculpture Hall. History of the Site
Start: 2021-07-20
End: 2025-12-31
Location: Humboldt Forum

Up close: explore the historic sculptures of the Berlin Palace: The dimensions of the Sculpture Hall, designed by Italian architect Franco Stella, correspond to those of the Berlin Palace’s large Baroque staircase hall that once stood on this site.

On display here are fragments of the Palace from several centuries. Many of them were part of the Baroque facade decoration designed by the palace architect Andreas Schlüter (1634–1714), who came from Danzig (now Gdańsk in Poland).

They include six colossal figures that once crowned the main gateway to the courtyard. In their splendour and symbolism they illustrate the growing claim to power of the House of Hohenzollern within Europe around 1700.

The exhibition offers insights into the fascinating history of the origins of the historical sculptures as well as their replicas.

- Free admission, no timed ticket required

- English, German

- Accessible for wheelchairs

For those who want to find more information about the history of the sight, the store in the Humboldt Forum is recommended or visit the online store with a selection of titles and catalogs.

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Additional information

Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday from 10:30 am – 6:30 pm, Tuesday is regular closing day.

Special opening hours

24.12.21: closed (Christmas Eve)

25.12.2021 12 - 18 hrs

26.12.2021 12 - 18 hrs

31.12.21: closed (New Year's Eve)

01.01.22: 14:00 - 18:00 (New Year)

Our tip: Find good stories in good books, visit the shop at the Humboldt Forum, online now too!

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Accessibility

Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. For more information, click here.

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