Go on a visual time journey from the 12th century to the present day. A collage of still images and films shows not only the history and function of the buildings that once stood on this site, it also highlights the important events that took place here. It proves that the site served as a prestigious, symbolically charged and often controversial centre of power for centuries.
Image gallery
Präsentation des Videopanoramas zur Geschichte des Ortes im Humboldt Forum
Princes and politicians tore down, converted and rebuilt structures in order to express their political ambitions and visions. The design of the exhibition room too, with its raw concrete walls, alludes to the fact that the site has always been a work in progress in the service of power.
With the Video Panorama, the Humboldt Forum offers an introduction to the History of the site. The Sculpture Hall, the Palace Cellar and the exhibition Flashbacks, distributed decentrally throughout the building, complement this access.
For those who want to delve even further into history, the ehibition Berlin Global and the exhibition Impressions. The Brothers Humboldt provide further exciting impressions.
- Admission free
Additional information
Opening hours from 02.01.2023 Wednesday to Monday from 10:30 am – 6:30 pm, Tuesday is regular closing day.
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Accessibility
The Humboldt Forum and all exhibition rooms can be reached barrier-free with a wheelchair. A tactile floor guidance system facilitates orientation for blind and visually impaired visitors. Educational formats are tailored to the different needs of visitors with disabilities. These include tactile tours, guided tours and workshops.
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.
Bus bays are available in Rathausstraße: Stopping time from 9 - 22.30
By underground and suburban railway
U Museumsinsel (U5): 1 min walk
S/U Alexanderplatz: 15 min walk
S Hackescher Markt: 10 min walk
By bus
Lustgarten: 100, 300, N5; 1 min walk
Berlin Palace: 147; 1 min walk
