With the motto ‘Discover Archaeology,’ the exhibition areas at PETRI Berlin offer information, interactive experiences, and insights behind the scenes of archaeology. Visitors can follow the journey of a find from excavation to exhibition on their tour of the building.

Archaeological excavations in front of the Red Town Hall in 2010 revealed a real surprise. A total of 16 sculptures from the classical modern period were recovered from a cellar filled with bomb debris. Soon after their recovery, it became apparent that the sculptures were works of art long believed to be lost, which had been defamed and confiscated by the National Socialists as ‘degenerate art’. From 15 October 2025, the entire ‘Berlin sculpture find’ will be on display at PETRI Berlin until further notice.