The highly sought-after attraction in Berlin, Humboldt Forum, gathers the largest number of spectators
In the heart of Berlin, the Humboldt Forum has emerged as a prominent architectural landmark and the most visited museum in the city. Initially met with skepticism by many architecture and culture experts, the building on Museum Island has proven to be a vibrant cultural hub that enriches Berlin's museum landscape.
Critics warned that the new building could become a "dead building" without a soul, a museum facade without relevance for the German capital. However, fears that the Humboldt Forum would be a soulless building have proven unfounded. The institution has quickly established itself as a lively place that attracts a large number of visitors.
The success of the Humboldt Forum is shown by the public's approval, with it being one of the most visited cultural venues in Berlin. During the Long Night of Museums, the Humboldt Forum was the most visited cultural venue, with over 50,000 visitors.
The Humboldt Forum's content, which includes non-European collections, contemporary art, societal-political discourses, and digital formats, has attracted a diverse audience. The institution understands itself as a forum for global culture, a space for exchange and reflection.
The Humboldt Forum's concept of bundling international collections, modern special exhibitions, and interdisciplinary discourses at one location finds great approval with the audience. The building offers a wide range of events, including major exhibitions, performances, and discussions on topics such as colonialism, sustainability, and urbanity.
The Humboldt Forum's presentation of history, present, and future in dialogue has breathed life into the building. The institution has taken on a central role in Berlin's cultural life, hosting events like open-air cinema and Christmas market, attracting visitors with simple formats.
Moreover, the Humboldt Forum's success extends beyond the city, generating attention internationally. In 2021, the institution with the highest visitor numbers in Berlin was the Humboldt Forum on the Museumsinsel, making it the most visited museum in the city that year.
Despite initial skepticism, the Humboldt Forum has proven to be a vibrant cultural hub that enriches Berlin's museum landscape and attracts more people than any other museum in the city, including the Topography of Terror, the Memorial of the Berlin Wall, and the Jewish Museum. The building's location in the heart of the city, directly on the Lustgarten and adjacent to the Berlin Cathedral, makes it a prominent architectural landmark.
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