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13.05.2022 - 08.01.2023: The Worlds of Schliemann - His Life. His Discoveries. His Legacy

Special exhibition in the James-Simon-Galerie

This special exhibition at the James-Simon-Galerie and Neues Museum is dedicated to Germany‘s most famous archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). 

With approximately 700 objects - including numerous international loans - the special exhibition deals with the both dazzling and controversial personality in two parts: While the first part in the James-Simon-Galerie sheds light on his biography, the second part of the exhibition in the Neues Museum presents his impressive discoveries of the royal tombs in Mycenae and Schliemann's Trojan Collection.  

Your ticket to the exhibition "Schliemann's Worlds" in the James-Simon-Galerie

Retrospective of his life and work

Born in 1822 and raised in impoverished living conditions, Schliemann decided to emigrate to America at the age of 19, from where he gained considerable wealth both as a businessman and in the wake of the gold rush. In the mid-1850s, Schliemann embarks on several journeys through Europe, the Orient, India, China and Japan. 

With a keen interest in science, Schliemann begins a career as an archaeologist. In 1873 he finds the legendary "Treasure of Priamos", named after the mythical king of Troy. His "Collection of Trojan Antiquities" comprises about 10,000 objects, including famous gold finds, ceramic vessels, metal utensils, and various other small finds.

In addition to his discoveries, the exhibition also critically examines his self-promoted image as a hero and visionary. 

short description

The Worlds of Schliemann - His Life. His Discoveries. His Legacy: The new exhibition - from 13th of May 2022 until the 6h of November at the James-Simon-Galerie

Languages

German, English

Opening hours

Important information

The 2nd part of the exhibition is located in the Neues Museum. Please start your visit at the James Simon Galerie.

It is recommended to wear a FFP2 or medical face mask in all indoor areas of the museums.

The slot tickets allows entry to the museum for 15 minutes. Upon entry you are permitted to stay as long as you would like.

Children and young people under the age of 18 are admitted free of charge. Please note that tickets cannot be cancelled. Please note that, until further notice, visits are only possible with one valid time slot ticket per visitor.

Reduced: (students with ID, trainees, people with disabilities (GdB 50%)

Ticket validity after purchase

• Accepted as a mobile smartphone voucher or printed out
• Valid for the booked date with time slot

Meeting point

Entrance James-Simon-Galerie, Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin

Arrival by public transport

U-Bahn | U6 (Friedrichstraße); U5 (Museumsinsel)

S-Bahn | S1, S2, S25, S26 (Friedrichstraße); S3, S5, S7, S9 (Hackescher Markt)

Tram | M1, 12 (Am Kupfergraben); M1, M4, M5, M6 (Hackescher Markt)

Bus | 100, 300, N5 (Museumsinsel); 147, N6 (Friedrichstraße), N42 (Hackescher Markt)