The Museum Island is a group of museums, encapsulating the rich culture and the traditional heritage of Germany. Situated between the Spree River and the Kupfergraben, the Museum Island is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Berlin. The construction of the Museum Island took an initial momentum with the construction of the Old Museum in 1830, which was built during the reign of Friedrich Wilhelm III.
With time, the idea of creating a set of museums materialized into the building of the New Museum in the year 1859 and the Old National gallery in the year 1876. Some of the other museums that were
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added in the later years were the Kaiser-Friedrich Museum or the Bode Museum in 1904 and the Pergamon in 1930.
The Old National Gallery houses some of the exquisite collections of paintings and sculptures by well-known artists of nineteenth century. Showcasing some of the unique artifacts and treasures of royal vintage, these museums prove to be some of the most important Berlin tourist attractions. Even after the harsh effects of the Second World War and the formation of East Berlin and West Berlin, the Museum Island has stood the test of time. Tourists must visit the Museum Island to get a glimpse of Germany’s rich past.
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