James Simon Gallery

The current exhibition on the Bronzes of San Geminiano, which will continue until 12.10.25 is excellent and well worth seeing, in spite of the stiff entrance fee of 14 Euro. The Etruscan Roman finds exhibited there are not beautiful as the highlights of the grand collections of Graeco Roman art, but they are absolutely unique and show a hidden aspect of those pre-Christian civilisations. The Christian votive offerings still made today are a direct offspring of this forgotten culture of ritual offerings. The finds are beautifully exhibited, lit very nicely and well explained. Highly recommended!

Another beautiful modern architecture along the river.

My experience at James Simon Galerie was extraordinaire! We visited the Elephantine Island of Millennia. World first class exhibition. Exceptionally curated! Well presented. Objects from other world museums, well explained and executed. I would highly recommend!

The café inside the James-Simon-Gallery in Berlin is a delightful spot to unwind after exploring the exhibits. With its modern design and large windows, the space feels bright and inviting, offering stunning views of the surrounding Museum Island. The menu features a great selection of fresh pastries, light bites, and quality coffee, making it perfect for a quick snack or a leisurely break. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly service make it a must-visit for both art lovers and those just looking to enjoy a peaceful moment in the heart of Berlin.

Outside is beautiful and clean. Sleek design. I didn’t go inside so idk much. All I know is it’s Hunger Games’s shooting place

I’ve just walked around the gallery and the modern design surprised me a lot because it’s so gorgeous, beautiful and bright. I didn’t see inner design and the exhibition inside but I think it’ll be a good place to sunbathe and take a rest while visiting Berlin

Pointless and architecturally questionable, the James Simon Gallery is one of those ill-fated attempts to combine new and old in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Well, Chipperfield failed. While the exact same building would have looked just fine on a big green lawn, it appears abysmally cramped next to the Pergamon Museum and thoroughly destroys the architectural ensemble of the old Museumsinsel. Would the Museumsinsel have been better off without the Gallery? Yes, because all this oddly placed building has to offer is a glorified cloakroom. Mind you, the James Simon Gallery (JSG) is not a gallery. You can check your coat there, use the bathroom, buy some knick-knacks in the museum store, but that’s about it. I sincerely wish the money spent on the JSG had gone into an early renovation of the Pergamon Museum. Now the place is closed for 15 years. How insane is that?!

Beautiful, minimalistic and restraint piece of contemporary architecture in the “Museum Insel” by architect David Chipperfield. The building serves as the new entrance to the museum complex with visitors services. It echoes classical architecture with its long balaustrades and the entrance stairway as if it was a new Acropolis propylaeum.

Sort of a misnomer. This is actually a building and not really a gallery. It is the entrance for the Pergamon museum. It also has a Cafe.