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Renovation of the Old Museum on Berlin's Museum Island Announced
Alongside the Pergamon Museum, the Old Museum in Berlin also requires extensive renovation work planned for the 2030s.
The Old Museum on Berlin's Museum Island requires extensive renovation work. According to media reports, the building has cracks in the walls, necessitating urgent intervention. The President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, Marion Ackermann, addressed this issue and informed about the necessity of the renovation.
For the Pergamon Museum, it is planned that the first sections will reopen in the summer of 2024. These extensive renovation measures are already underway to ensure the safety and preservation of the cultural heritage.
The renovation of the Old Museum is scheduled for the 2030s. However, the exact timeline for the work has not yet been determined, as further planning and assessments are needed.
Berlin's Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site and represents a significant location for art and culture. Therefore, the maintenance work is of great importance to safeguard the heritage for future generations.