Museumsinsel (Museum Island), Berlin
The museum as a social phenomenon owes its origins
to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. The five museums on the
Museumsinsel in Berlin, built between 1824 and 1930, are the
realization of a visionary project and show the evolution of approaches
to museum design over the course of the 20th century. Each museum was
designed so as to establish an organic connection with the art it
houses. The importance of the museum's collections – which trace the
development of civilizations throughout the ages – is enhanced by the
urban and architectural quality of the buildings.