Pergamon Museum - The Panorama Exhibition: Tickets

Pergamon Museum FAQs‍

1. Is the Pergamon Museum closed?

• The main wing of the Pergamon Museum is currently closed for refurbishment, yes, until around 2027. However, The Pergamon - The Panorama is open for you to enjoy. The Panorama is located a short distance from the main museum and offers modern digital art specially commissioned for the museum as well as a selection of major pieces from the main museum.

2. Do tickets for the Panorama at the Pergamon also give me access to the main museum?

• The main museum is currently closed for refurbishment, so the Panorama ticket only gives you access to the Panorama Exhibit.

3. Is the Pergamon Panorama Exhibit wheelchair accessible?

• Yes, the Pergamon Panorama Exhibit is wheelchair accessible.

4. What is the Pergamon Panorama Exhibit?

• The Panorama Exhibit is a modern digital art installation by Yadegar Asisi which is on show whilst the main Pergamon Museum is closed for refurbishment. The Panorama also includes around 80 major pieces from the main museum collection, so is a mix of digital art and physical pieces from the main collection.

5. Is the Pergamon Panorama Exhibit worth visiting?

• The Panorama Exhibit has become incredibly popular, suggesting it’s definitely worth visiting, yes. You can also see around 80 pieces from the main museum collection at the exhibit, as well as the digital installation, so it’s the best of both worlds.

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Pergamon Museum - Panorama Exhibit Interesting Facts

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• Virtual Reconstruction: The exhibit features a massive 360-degree panorama that recreates the ancient city of Pergamon during the Roman era. It allows you to immerse yourself in what life might have been like around 129 AD.
• Artist Yadegar Asisi: The panorama was designed by Yadegar Asisi, a renowned artist famous for creating hyper-realistic panoramic installations. His works focus on creating an immersive historical experience.
• Scale of the Panorama: The panorama is an enormous 24 metres high and 100 metres in circumference, giving you the feeling of standing in the middle of the ancient city.
• Pergamon Acropolis: The panorama showcases the Acropolis of Pergamon, which was the heart of the ancient city. Key structures, such as the Temple of Trajan, the Altar of Zeus, and other monumental buildings, are also vividly depicted.
• Interactive Visual Experience: The exhibit simulates different times of day and lighting effects, including sunrise, sunset, and nighttime scenes, which enhance the realism of the experience.
• Historical Accuracy: The visual representation of the city is based on archaeological research and findings, ensuring that the depiction of ancient Pergamon is as historically accurate as possible.
• Archaeological Context: The panorama exhibit complements the Pergamon Museum's collection of artefacts from Pergamon, which includes parts of the famous Pergamon Altar, offering you a well-rounded view of the city’s significance.
• Dynamic Soundscapes: In order to enhance the experience, soundscapes, including bustling markets, religious ceremonies, and urban life, are incorporated, making the city feel alive!
• ‍Temporary Exhibit: The Panorama Exhibit was conceived as a temporary installation, running while the Pergamon Museum undergoes its renovations, however the Panorama Exhibit has become a major attraction in its own right due to its stunning execution!