19.10.2012
to
20.01.2013
Bode-Museum
With the aim of creating a high-quality collection of artworks from late antiquity and Byzantium prior to the opening of the Kaiser-Friedrich Museum in 1904, Wilhelm von Bode turned to an expert in Byzantine art: Josef Strzygowski. The art historian,who worked as a lecturer in Graz, helped to expand this section of the collection from less than 100 to about 2000objects.The Ägyptisches Museum and the Islamic Department also profited from his work.
This one-room exhibition highlights Strzygowski's significant role in defining the course for the Museum für Byzantinische Kunstand presents his difficult personality from a biographical perspective. Whilst he was a pioneer in many areas of Byzantine art history,he became increasingly absorbed in ethnic and racial notions in his later years. On exhibit will be biographical documents, contemporary sources on his work for the Berlin Museums and objects that were acquired on account of his efforts.
Venue
Address / Getting there
Visitor entrance
Am Kupfergraben, Eingang über die Monbijoubrücke
10178 Berlin
partially wheelchair accessible
Accessibility: Unfortunately, the Bode-Museum is currently not accessible barrier-free due to a faulty lift. We are working to resolve the problem.
U-Bahn: Friedrichstraße
S-Bahn: Friedrichstraße, Hackescher Markt
Tram: Am Kupfergraben, Hackescher Markt
Bus: Staatsoper, Lustgarten, Friedrichstraße
Opening hours
Sun 10:00 - 18:00
Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 10:00 - 17:00
Thu 10:00 - 17:00
Fri 10:00 - 17:00
Sat 10:00 - 18:00
Special opening hours during public holidays
Please note: The Bode Museum will be closed on March 12 for an event.
Please note: The basement with the exhibition “Plain Talk. About the History of the Bode-Museum” is not accessible until further notice due to a technical fault.
Special arrangement: Open on Tuesdays for registered school classes with a guided tour.
Prices / Tickets
Bode-Museum
12,00 EUR Concessions 6,00
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Museum Island + Panorama
24,00 EUR Concessions 12,00
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Annual ticket Classic Plus
all exhibitions
118,00 EUR Concessions 50,00
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all exhibitions
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Museum Pass Berlin 3 days for permanent exhibitions
32,00 EUR Concessions 16,00
3 days for permanent exhibitions
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Annual membership Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
from just 25,00 EUR
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