"But seeing it isn't so easy: It has been completely closed for renovation since October 2023, and many parts will remain closed for 14 to 20 years until 2037 to 2043. However, some of the museum's main highlights will be greeting visitors a decade before the rest of the building's refurbishment is completed. The north wing of the museum and the impressive Pergamon Altar hall, housing the famed Ancient Greek temple entrance for which the museum is named, are due to reopen in early 2027."
"A preview event for the press on December 4 provided insight into the museum's monumental restoration project. "This is a treasure of humanity," noted Wolfram Weimer, federal government commissioner for culture and the media, at the presentation. "This will be a sensation. We're not expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors here in the coming years; we're expecting millions, because it's designed as a location of global significance.""
The Pergamon Museum on Berlin's UNESCO-listed Museum Island has been closed for renovation since October 2023, with many areas remaining shut for 14 to 20 years until 2037–2043. The north wing and the Pergamon Altar hall, containing the Ancient Greek temple entrance, are scheduled to reopen in early 2027 after being inaccessible since 2014. A December 4 press preview showcased the monumental restoration and highlighted expectations of millions of visitors due to the site's global significance. Restoration follows original architect Alfred Messel's designs, preserves heritage elements and original building techniques, and upgrades lighting and climatic conditions. Wartime damage and postwar funding shortfalls affected earlier repair efforts.
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