Exhibition Hall, German Historical Museum

The Exhibition Hall is a four-story glass and stone structure with a spiral staircase that connects to the museum's baroque Zeughaus building. The roughly 2,700-square-meter (29,000-square-foot) structure serves as a modern addition for temporary displays.

The building was designed by American architect I.M. Pei and opened in 2004 as an expansion of the German Historical Museum. This addition allowed the museum to present larger collections and temporary exhibitions in contemporary spaces.

The space hosts rotating exhibitions that explore German history, social movements, and artistic expressions from different periods. Visitors encounter themes that connect past events with contemporary questions and concerns.

The hall is located at Unter den Linden 2 and open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with several S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations within easy reach. The entrance connects directly to the baroque main building, offering visitors straightforward access to both structures.

Natural light streams through the glass structure, illuminating surfaces made of French limestone and American granite. This combination of materials creates a subtle interplay between modern design and classical building materials.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

GPS coordinates: 52.51890,13.39670

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01