200 years of Museum Island: Historical tour on December 28th!

200 years of Museum Island: Historical tour on December 28th!

A very special anniversary is just around the corner: the famous one Museum Island in Berlin will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2025. The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Berlin-Brandenburg Foundation has come up with something unique to properly celebrate this occasion. Under the motto “200 Years of Museum Island” there will be a series of events that are intended to captivate both locals and tourists.

A public tour to mark the anniversary will take place on December 28, 2025. This Anniversary tour starts at 1:00 p.m. and lasts one hour. Unlike classic tours, there are no entrance fees to the individual museums - instead, participants can expect an exciting overview of the history and architecture of the Museum Island. The tour is aimed at young people, families, students and adults and costs 10 euros. Anyone interested should register online in good time as the number of participants is limited.

A look into history

The Museum Island, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is considered a fascinating ensemble of architecture, art and history. The Museum Island was founded in 1825 and attracts around 2.5 million visitors every year. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner has taken over the patronage of the celebrations, which will extend over five years. Berlin has thus decided to give this central cultural site the recognition it deserves.

Large special exhibitions are also planned for the anniversary. The highlights include the exhibition "Grundstein Antike. Berlin's first museum", which deals with the Altes Museum and its collection of antiquities, as well as "Myths in Stone", which focuses on the UNESCO World Heritage site of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey. The exhibition “Goya – Monet – Degas – Bonnard – Grosse” will also present the most important German private collection of French art. These events are just a part of the extensive program, which offers much more, including open-air exhibitions, concerts and film nights in the open-air cinema.

Diverse activities for everyone

There is great anticipation for these unique celebrations. Whether young or old, there really is something for everyone here. Especially in a city like Berlin, which is known for its rich culture, the anniversary of the Museum Island is a must. The combination of history, architecture and art will undoubtedly attract many people and shows once again how important such a place is for cultural identity.

So be ready to go on the journey on December 28th and celebrate the 200th anniversary of Museum Island! It will be an opportunity to rediscover your own city and learn more about the impressive history of our cultural site.