The Pergamon museum has fascinating, massive ruins from Greek and Near East excavations. Although only 60% of the museum is step-free, it is definitely worth visiting. The museum is accessed via a bridge over the Spree River, located to the west of the building, which has a wheelchair lift to get up the steps. Europe Disabled Travel Advice, Accessible Tours Hotels, Accessible Holidays, Disabled Guided Tours By www.sagetraveling.com.

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The Pergamon museum has fascinating, massive ruins from Greek and
Near East excavations. Although only 60% of the museum is step-free, it
is definitely worth visiting. The museum is accessed via a bridge over
the Spree River, located to the west of the building, which has a
wheelchair lift to get up the steps. The neighboring Neues Museum
requires a ticket with an entrance time so when you get to the
Pergamon Museum, buy a Neues Museum ticket for 2 ½ or 3 hours
later.
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Is there an accessible entrance? “Yes, the approach to the entrance is
from the west side of the building. There is a pedestrian bridge to cross
onto the Museum island that has a wheelchair lift to get up 13
steps. There is an intercom at the base of the steps to talk to a staff
member.
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4. When I went there the lift was out of order (which is common in
museums throughout Europe), so a staff member led me to a
neighboring bridge to the north which had level access.
Is the door push/pull, revolving, automated by a button, or motion
activated? The door into the museum is located to the right of the steps
into the building and is activated by a button.
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5. • Where is the closest place that
cars/taxis can drop-off
people? On Am Kupfergraben
street across the river to the
west of the building
• Are there cobblestones or hills
leading to the entrance? No
cobblestones or hills
• What percentage of the
attraction can be viewed without
having to go up steps? 60%
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6. • Which parts are not accessible? The Classical Antiquities wing
(Rooms 8-19) to the left is accessed via -3 and +7 steps. It’s a shame
that the museum has not made the entire exhibit accessible as this
would only take a small ramp and a single wheelchair lift.
• Are there loaner wheelchairs? Yes
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7. • Is there an accessible bathroom? Yes. There are 3 steps down to the
bathrooms near the coat check and you need to ask a staff member
to use the lift.
Is the door wide enough for a wheelchair? Yes
Are there grab bars? Yes
Is there a space to position a wheelchair next to the toilet? Yes
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8. • Are there guided tours that don’t have to go up steps? No, the
guided tours go up and down steps
• Does advance notice need to be given for…
…handicapped parking? No
…opening of an accessible entrance? No, but you need to call the
staff using the button at the bottom of the 13 steps
…loaner wheelchairs? No
…accessible tours? No
• Is there a discount for someone with a disability and/or their
companion? Yes, half-price for someone with at least 50% disability
and free for a companion of that person.
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