If you're passionate about art, don't hesitate to buy this ticket to the Neues, Altes, and Bode museums on Berlin's Museum Island. Das Panorama is also included!
Museum Island Details
Surrounded by the waters of the Spree River, Museum Island is one of Berlin’s must-see attractions. This area of the German capital, designated a World Heritage Site, is home to Lustgarten Park, the Berliner Dom, and a wide array of museums dedicated to art, archaeology, and history.
The Museumsinsel complex, as it’s known in German, was conceived in the 19th century as a sanctuary for art and science, and each of its buildings was designed to reflect the importance of the collections it houses. Today, it boasts one of the world’s largest concentrations of artistic and historical treasures.
With this combined ticket, you can visit the island’s four main museums, the Neues Museum, the Altes Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, and the Bode Museum, on your own, at your own pace. You’ll also have access to the Pergamonmuseum: Das Panorama, located next to the island.
Pergamon Museum Details
Currently, the Pergamon Museum, the iconic centerpiece of Berlin’s Museum Island, is closed for renovations, but it is expected to partially reopen some galleries on June 4, 2027. Visitors will be able to view the North Wing, the Central Building, the Pergamon Altar, a dome from the Alhambra, and the Market Gate of Miletus.
Adjacent to Museum Island, but outside this area and the Pergamon Museum complex, is the Pergamonmuseum: Das Panorama. It's a modern building housing an immersive exhibition. There, you can view a 360-degree panoramic painting created by the artist Yadegar Asisi. This work digitally recreates the daily life, architecture, and atmosphere of the Pergamon Altar as they were in A.D. 129, during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
Neues Museum Details
The Neues Museum, officially known as the Neues Museum, was nearly destroyed during World War II. In the early 21st century, it was completely renovated as part of a project by renowned architect David Chipperfield. It finally reopened in 2009, still bearing some visible scars from the war.
Its exhibition is divided into three main areas:
Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection
Its most famous artifact is the bust of Nefertiti, the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. This artifact, which dates to around 1340 B.C., is notable for its enigmatic features and is undoubtedly one of the most iconic artifacts of Ancient Egypt.
Other notable pieces in this section include the so-called Berlin Green Head, the statues of Amenemhat III, and the Westcar Papyrus.
Museum of Prehistory and Ancient History
Its most important artifact is the Berlin Golden Hat, a ceremonial tiara from the Bronze Age featuring a detailed astronomical calendar.
Also noteworthy is a Stone Age axe head dating back more than 700,000 years.
Antiquities Collection
Roman mosaics, statues of ancient deities, and funerary objects from the Etruscan, Roman, and Greek civilizations are the most significant items in this exhibition.
Altes Museum, A Gem of Greece and Rome
The Altes Museum was the first museum built on the island, and it is dedicated to Greek and Roman antiquity.
During your visit, don’t miss these must-see highlights:
- Central Rotunda: a spectacular circular hall inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, decorated with statues of ancient gods.
- Portrait of the Lovers: one of the masterpieces of Etruscan art.
- Sculptures from Ancient Greece and Rome: the most important are the bronze “Praying Boy” and a vast collection of busts of Roman emperors, including Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
Alte Nationalgalerie, a 19th-Century Art Gallery
With a design reminiscent of a Greek temple, the Alte Nationalgalerie is an art museum dedicated to 19th-century art, featuring works from the Classical, Romantic, French Impressionist, and early Modernist periods.
Its most notable works include:
- The Monk by the Sea by Caspar David Friedrich
- In Summer by Renoir
- The Thinker by Rodin
Bode Museum, A Vast Collection of Byzantine Art and Sculptures
Located right at the northern tip of the island, the museum stands out for its majestic dome. Its collection is organized into three thematic areas:
Sculpture Collection
It houses one of the world’s largest collections of sculptures, dating from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
Museum of Byzantine Art
It features a wealth of icons, mosaics, and sarcophagi from Byzantine art.
Numismatic Collection
One of the world’s largest collections of coins and medals, with more than 500,000 objects that trace the history of humanity through currency.
How Does It Work?
Your combined ticket is valid only for the day selected in your reservation. On that day, you can visit the museums included in the ticket once, in any order you choose, during their opening hours.
In addition, your ticket includes an audio guide in English, which you can download to your cell phone, allowing you to enjoy interesting commentary about Berlin on any day you choose. Following the narration, you can explore the center of the German capital at your own pace.
Please note that this audio guide is only valid for exploring central Berlin, not the museums. Visits to the museums are self-guided, without a tour guide or audio guide.
The ticket also includes a 1 GB eSIM card, valid for 7 days in Germany.
Hours
- The Pergamon Museum: Das Panorama is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
- The Neues Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
- The Bode Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm
- The Altes Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm
- The Alte Nationalgalerie is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
Children under 18
Admission is free for children under 18, who can pick up their ticket at the ticket office of each museum upon presentation of their ID. Please note that the English audio guide for Berlin is not included for children.