Ephraim-Palais

The Ephraim-Palais is a three-story building in Rococo style with ornately decorated facades and curved ornaments rising at a prominent street corner. Inside, several exhibition rooms, grand staircases, halls, and galleries spread across the different levels.

The palace was built in 1762 as a city residence and used by its owner as a center for business and social connections. After World War II, it was partially destroyed and then comprehensively restored in 1987 to reopen for Berlin's 750th anniversary celebration.

The building carries the name of its former owner, a wealthy Jewish merchant whose influence shaped the city's social life in the 18th century. Today, visitors walk through rooms that hosted the social and business gatherings of Berlin's merchant class.

The building sits on Poststraße in an area well connected by public transport and walking distance from other sites of interest. Visitors should know that rooms spread across multiple levels with staircases, so comfortable shoes help when exploring.

The permanent exhibition BerlinZEIT displays eight centuries of city history using digital stations and handcrafted architectural models to show Berlin's transformation. Visitors gain an unusual view of how the city changed by experiencing this blend of old and contemporary presentation methods.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 1762

Architects: Friedrich Wilhelm Dietrichs

Architectural style: Rococo

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin

Part of: Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin

Address: Poststraße 16, Berlin

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 12:00-20:00

Website: https://stadtmuseum.de/ephraim-palais

GPS coordinates: 52.51580,13.40720

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41