Yesterday, today, tomorrow: much of what happens in Berlin has an impact on the world. And much of what happens in the world has an impact on Berlin. BERLIN GLOBAL, spread across 4,000 square metres at the Humboldt Forum, shows how the city and its people are connected to the world.
The ‘World Thinking’ room welcomes visitors, whilst the ‘Berlin Images’ room introduces the exhibition’s themes. These are followed by the individual themed rooms: they explore revolution, freedom, borders, pleasure, war, fashion and interconnectedness. These are aspects that can also be found in other major cities, but which, in this combination, are typical of Berlin.
The exhibition gives a voice to those who know the city best: people who live here, experts, artists, initiatives and associations: their stories, experiences and perspectives bring BERLIN GLOBAL to life.
Info
International Museum Day will take place for the 49th time in 2026. Annually designated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to fall on 18 MaAn event as part of International Museum Dayy, it will be celebrated in Germany this year on the third Sunday of the month. The aim of this event is to raise awareness of museums and encourage people to discover their diversity.
An event as part of International Museum Day
Info & Service
Opening Hours
Mon + Wed – Sun | 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Tue | closed
Last admission is at 5.30 pm
Special Opening Hours
Fri, 1 May 2026 (Labour Day) | 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Thu, 14 May 2026 (Ascension Day) | 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Wed, 20 May 2026 (private event) | 10.30 – 14.30 pm
Mon, 25 May 2026 (Whit Monday) | 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Fri, 25 June 2026 (private event) | 11.30 – 18.30 pm
Sat, 3 October 2026 (German Unity Day) | 10.30 am – 6.30 pm
Last admission is at 5.30 pm
Closing Times
Due to maintenance work, the exhibition will be closed from 4 to 6 May 2026. On 7 and 8 May 2026, parts of the exhibition may be closed due to maintenance work. The exhibition will reopen as normal on 9 May 2026.
On 20 May 2026, the exhibition will close at 2.30 pm due to an internal event.
Thank you for your understanding.
Directions
Schlossplatz
10178 Berlin
Contact
For ticketing and service requests, please contact the Humboldt Forum Visitor Services:
+49 30 9921 189 89
Mo – Fri, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.