The Museum of Islamic Art is located in the Pergamon Museum on Museum Island. The permanent exhibition includes numerous works of art from Islamic regions of the world from the 8th-19th centuries, including ceramics, drawings, Persian and Indian miniatures, carpets and carvings. These diverse objets d'art are definitely worth seeing, however pride of place undoubtedly belongs to the grandiose facade of an 8th century Jordanian desert palace. Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
disabled access. M-W & F-Su 10a-6p, Th 10a-10p
Associated Events
The Myth of Colour. Classic Anatolian Kilims from a Private Collection Oct 11th, 2008 to Jan 11th, 2009
This is a private collection of Austrian kilims are on display for three months only - check it out!