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27.06.2019 The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin is inviting the public to take part in a huge activity day in the new central entry building of the Museumsinsel, the James-Simon-Galerie, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 13 July 2019. Workshops offer children and families the chance to learn about the architecture of the new building, while exhibition talks for adults discuss the architecture in more detail, and introduce audiences to some of the highlights in the Neues Museum and the Pergamonmuseum. Curators will talk about the significance of the James-Simon-Galerie from the perspective of their various collections. Musical entertainment, a round of museum bingo, along with snacks and beverages will cap off the programme.
James-Simon-Galerie
Architectural Tour
This tour looks at the newly constructed building designed by David Chipperfield, at the background story, and at the gallery’s significance for the Museumsinsel Berlin.
Keep an Eye Out!
Exhibition talks in the Neues Museum and the Pergamonmuseum
Curators’ Tours
Curators talk about the James-Simon-Galerie from the perspective of their collections
New Paths – New Views
Set off on your own tour of discovery through the James-Simon-Galerie
The Man Who Donated Nefertiti: James Simon, the Forgotten Patron
Screening of the TV documentary by Carola Wedel
A View Onto the Courtyar
Workshop for children and families
Building Together
Workshop for children and families
Bingo!
Bingo with images from the collections
Unexpected Guests
Musical entertainment in the Neuer Hof
On 25 June 2019, before the building even opened, the James-Simon-Galerie received an award in the German Architectural Prize 2019. The prize is awarded every two years by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI) and the Federal Chamber of German Architects (BAK).
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