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Museum Island

A Cultural Gem in Berlin's Heart

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Museum Island in Berlin is a distinctive complex of five museums, constructed between 1830 and 1930 by order of the Prussian kings. It includes the Altes Museum, Neues Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode Museum, and Pergamon Museum, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The complex is undergoing renovation and expansion, highlighted by the opening of the James Simon Gallery in 2019.
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In 1999, Museum Island was collectively added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Heritage Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible

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