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| Dear newsletter-subscriber,
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Two centuries of art, history and awe-inspiring architecture in the heart of Berlin: the anniversary of Museum Island is the perfect opportunity to rediscover this extraordinary place. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes, talk to people who work here about their favourite spots, and report on artworks that are rarely seen.
You’ll also find out how to explore Museum Island digitally – ideal for anyone who can’t make it to Berlin in person. There’s plenty of inspiration, too, from visitors sharing their own personal highlights.
Happy reading – and happy exploring!
The deutschland.de editorial team
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| A milestone in art history
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| Art and cultural treasures from 6,000 years of human history await visitors to Berlin’s Museum Island. The world’s largest museum complex has inspired and amazed visitors with its architecture and collections for 200 years. We show you what there is to discover.
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| Marion Ackermann, President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation
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| “To stroll through the Kolonnadenhof on a summer’s evening or see the museums reflected in the water gives one a brief moment of tranquillity at the heart of this city.”
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Favourite spots
Spaces that inspire
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| Volunteer Stefanie is captivated by decorative detail and ornament. Security officer Rüdiger could fill a book with what he has experienced. And Professor Friederike is overwhelmed by a very special staircase. Three people who work on Museum Island share their favourite spots.
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Restoring works of art
Where antiquity comes alive
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| There’s a place in Berlin where artistic treasures rest behind closed doors. Here, stone objects – often sculptures – from various periods of ancient art are stored, and this is also where the restoration workshop is located. A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the work of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
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Culture online
Visiting Museum Island virtually
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| The unique collections and exhibitions on Museum Island attract millions of tourists to the German capital every year. Even if you can’t travel to the Spree in person, you still have the chance to enjoy the art treasures, wander virtually through the exhibition halls, and watch the online restoration of a masterpiece. Here’s a best-of selection from the island’s digital offerings.
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Insider tips
Must-see places to recommend
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| Known as a treasure trove in the heart of Berlin, Museum Island is one of the city’s most popular visitor attractions: Nearly two million people came in 2024 alone. We asked some of them to tell us about their favourite spots – and the answers were full of surprises.
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A curator’s favourites
Discovering special places with insider knowledge
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| Which do you think is the most precious work on Museum Island? What’s the most beautiful spot, away from the usual paths? Which is the most underrated artwork? Deniz Erduman-Çalış, curator at the Museum of Islamic Art, shares her personal insights into some of the hidden treasures of Museum Island.
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