Humboldt Forum, Berlin

Name: Humboldt Forum
Address: Berlin, Germany

#509 among attractions in Berlin

Museum, Baroque architecture

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The Humboldt Forum is a museum of non-European art on the Museum Island in the historic centre of Berlin. Named in honour of the Prussian scholars Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt, it combines three rebuilt baroque façades of the former Royal Palace, a contemporary exterior overlooking the Spree river and a modern interior designed by Franco Stella. Considered as the "German equivalent" of the British Museum, the Humboldt Forum will mainly house the non-European collections of the Berlin State Museums, temporary exhibitions and public events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it opened digitally on 16 December 2020 and became accessible for the general public on 20 July 2021. ()

Alternative names: Established: XVI centuryCoordinates: 52°31'3"N, 13°24'10"E

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MitteBerlin Germany

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Humboldt Forum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Berlin Cathedral, Altes Museum, Lustgarten, Humboldt Box.

~630 ftNW
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Displays of Greek and Roman artifacts
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~1010 ftNW
Public park with lawns and fountains
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~520 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
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3 min walk • The Humboldt Box is a distinctive museum located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, that served as a temporary exhibition space and an information center about the construction and history of the Berlin Palace and the Humboldt Forum.
~1160 ftSE
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~700 ftN
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~1170 ftNE
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~760 ftN
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~490 ftN
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~1430 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Humboldt Forum?

Nearby attractions include Berlin Palace, Berlin (1 min walk), Rathaus Bridge, Berlin (2 min walk), Schloßplatz, Berlin (3 min walk), Liebknecht Bridge, Berlin (3 min walk).

How to get to Humboldt Forum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Humboldt Forum:

Metro

U Museumsinsel • Lines: U5 (5 min walk)
U Rotes Rathaus • Lines: U5 (6 min walk)

Tram

Spandauer Straße/Marienkirche • Lines: M4, M5, M6 (6 min walk)
S Hackescher Markt • Lines: M1, M4, M5, M6 (9 min walk)

Train

Berlin Alexanderplatz (12 min walk)
Berlin Friedrichstraße (18 min walk)

Bus

Alexanderplatz • Lines: 002, 057, 065, 070, 125, 1385, 170, 270, 370, N13, N1385, N232, N44, N70 (17 min walk)