To mark its 150th anniversary, a historic room is being redesigned. It offers a new way to experience the eventful architectural history of the Alte Nationalgalerie.
Image gallery
Max Slevogt, Der Sänger Francisco d'Andrade als Don Giovanni in Mozarts Oper, 1912
Blick in die Säulenhalle der Nationalgalerie, 1879
Werner Tübke, Große Wiese, Tafel 4 aus: Frühbürgerliche Revolution in Deutschland, 1979–1981
Paula Monjé, Deutsches Volksfest im 16. Jahrhundert, 1883
The Alte Nationalgalerie, part of the Museum Island UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is a unique architectural monument that reflects the collection’s diverse history. As early as 2001, during the general renovation, a historic room on the first exhibition floor was opened to the public. Formerly part of a sculpture hall spanning over 300 m², the room preserves traces of 150 years of architectural history—from the museum’s founding through the installation of the so-called Justi Cabinets to the destruction of World War II.
To mark the National Gallery’s anniversary, this room is being redesigned, and the glimpse into the National Gallery’s history is being expanded to include a new display case. Visitors can immerse themselves visually in the historic room. The accompanying display case offers insights into the collection’s history through three monumental works from the National Gallery. Additionally, in the “My National Gallery” module, visitors are invited to suggest topics.
