Museum Ephraim Palace

The museum in the Ephraim Palace features rotating special exhibitions on Berlin’s art and cultural history as well as the Stadtmuseum’s collection of prints, spread across three floors.

This magnificent building in the Nikolaiviertel is part of the Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin. The Rococo building was designed by architect Friedrich Wilhelm Diterichs. Changing special exhibitions in the Ephraim Palace (German: Ephraim-Palais) highlight specific historical or artistic aspects of the city. Past exhibitions have focused on East Berlin, West Berlin, Berlin in the 1920s and the role of women in Berlin.

Architecture of the Ephraim Palace

In just under two years, a four-story building in the Rococo style with a rounded corner façade was constructed, which came to be known as "Berlin’s most beautiful corner." The exterior façade is adorned with gold grilles, Tuscan columns and a balustrade featuring vases, to name just a few elements. Inside, the staircase and the replica of the so-called Schlüter ceiling are particularly worth seeing.

Demolition and Reconstruction of the Palace

Due to the widening of the Mühlendamm road, the Ephraim Palace was demolished in 1936. The individual decorative and architectural elements were stored away and thus survived World War II unscathed. In preparation for the 750th anniversary celebration in 1987, the palace was faithfully reconstructed under the direction of architect Franz Klinger. Today, the integrated museum features changing exhibitions on Berlin's art and cultural history.

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