Humboldt Forum

The Humboldt Forum is a major cultural centre in central Berlin housed in a reconstructed palace on Schlossplatz at the historic core of the city. It brings together museum collections, research institutions and temporary exhibition spaces under one roof.

Its displays focus particularly on non-European arts and cultures, drawing on collections from Berlin’s Ethnological Museum and the Museum für Asiatische Kunst. The venue also contains the Humboldt Lab for experimental exhibitions and educational programming.

The building reconstructs the baroque facades of the former Berlin Palace while providing modern, climate-controlled interiors for museum use. The project opened to the public in stages between 2019 and 2021 and now functions as a multi-disciplinary cultural centre.

The Humboldt Forum occupies a prominent central location on Museum Island and Schlossplatz, immediately adjacent to the Berlin Cathedral and within sight of the Fernsehturm (TV Tower). It is easily accessible from central Berlin.

• Building and opening: Built within the reconstructed shell of the historic Berlin Palace, the Humboldt Forum opened in stages from 2019 to 2021 and combines reconstructed facades with contemporary interior spaces.
• Location and visitor facilities: The complex sits on Schlossplatz and offers public spaces including galleries, research labs and a roof terrace with views toward the Berlin TV Tower.

What to See #

• Non-European collections: Permanent displays present collections from the Ethnological Museum and the Museum für Asiatische Kunst, showing non-European art and cultural objects.
• Humboldt Lab: The Humboldt Lab is a public research and exhibition space that hosts experimental displays and educational programmes.