Humboldt Forum – Berlin Palace

The Humboldt Forum, in Berlin

The Humboldt Forum is a great museum and cultural centre of Berlin, located in the reconstructed palace. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this major place, dedicated to the cultures of the world, in the heart of the city.

The reconstructed palace, dedicated to the cultures of the world

Located in the centre of Berlin, facing the Museum Island, the Humboldt Forum occupies the Berlin Palace, a former royal palace destroyed then reconstructed in its historic appearance, with its baroque façades restored. Recently opened, this vast museum and cultural centre is dedicated to the cultures of the world, notably of Asia, Africa, America and Oceania, through important collections of art and ethnology. There you also find exhibitions, meeting spaces and a panoramic terrace. It is one of the great cultural places of contemporary Berlin, open to the dialogue between civilisations.

What to see

You admire the reconstructed palace with restored baroque façades and the important collections of art and ethnology dedicated to the cultures of Asia, Africa, America and Oceania, facing the Museum Island. The Humboldt Forum is a great cultural place of Berlin. It is a major stop for lovers of the cultures of the world.

Practical information

The Humboldt Forum lies in the heart of Berlin, facing the Museum Island, reachable on foot and by public transport. The visit follows its own hours, which vary; some exhibitions have a fee, others are free access. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the Humboldt Forum of Berlin?

A great museum and cultural centre located in the reconstructed Berlin Palace, dedicated to the cultures of the world, with important collections of art and ethnology.

Where is the Humboldt Forum?

In the heart of Berlin, facing the Museum Island, in Germany.