The island received its name for several internationally renowned museums. It was constructed under several Prussian Kings. The Old Museum, the New Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum are located on those island in the Spree river.
Airport Berlin-Tegel has a long tradition.
In the 19th century the area of the Tegel Field
was a miltitary excercise area. in 1930 scientists
performed here first experiments with rockets.