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Slide 1 of 13, DDR Museum entrance in Berlin with illuminated signage and open doors.
DDR Museum entrance in Berlin with illuminated signage and open doors.
Father and kids exploring interactive exhibit at DDR Museum, Berlin.
Man using vintage typewriter and equipment at DDR Museum Berlin.
DDR Museum Berlin exhibit showing a recreated prison cell with a bed and documents.
DDR Museum Berlin kitchen exhibit with vintage decor and appliances.
DDR Museum Berlin exhibit showcasing East German life and employment.
DDR Museum Berlin exhibit featuring Berlin Wall and guard tower model.
Visitors interacting with exhibits at DDR Museum Berlin.
Visitors in a simulated car experience at DDR Museum Berlin.
Person experiencing driving simulation in a Trabant at DDR Museum, Berlin.
DDR Museum Berlin exhibit with Trabant car and Berlin Wall display.
Visitors interacting with exhibits at DDR Museum Berlin.
Family watching TV in a 1970s-style living room at DDR Museum German Apartment.

DDR Museum Berlin Admission Tickets

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  • Gain a deep understanding of what life was like in Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR).

  • Engage all your senses as you enjoy an immersive experience at the museum.

  • Enjoy access to exhibits that you can touch, hold, and interact with.

  • Explore a fully-furnished DDR flat and drive a Trabant.

  • A fun family experience is guaranteed with interactive games and exhibits suitable for all ages.

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  • Gain a deep understanding of what life was like in Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR).

  • Engage all your senses as you enjoy an immersive experience at the museum.

  • Enjoy access to exhibits that you can touch, hold, and interact with.

  • Explore a fully-furnished DDR flat and drive a Trabant.

  • A fun family experience is guaranteed with interactive games and exhibits suitable for all ages.

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€13.90
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Brandenburg Gate in Berlin with Berlin WelcomeCard logo.
Top Berlin attractions list with museums and blurred city background.
Yellow tram on Berlin street, part of Berlin WelcomeCard public transport offer.
Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin with visitors relaxing on the lawn.
Altes Museum in Berlin with classical columns and entrance view.
Bode Museum exterior in Berlin, included with Berlin WelcomeCard.
Neues Museum exterior in Berlin, included with Berlin WelcomeCard.
Pergamon Museum's ancient Roman Market Gate in Berlin, part of WelcomeCard tour.

Berlin WelcomeCard: Free Museums Access & Unlimited Public Transport

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  • Enjoy 50% discounted access to 170+ attractions, city tours, and public transport with this 72-hour Berlin WelcomeCard.

  • Gain free entry to the five museums of Museum Island, including the Altes Museum, Bode-Museum, Neues Museum, and more!

  • Explore top landmarks across Berlin, such as Madame Tussauds Berlin, Berliner Dom, Studio of Wonders, and others for a discounted fee.

  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience with one printed ticket and skip long ticketing queues.

  • Choose between unlimited access to the Berlin AB or ABC fare zones and make the best of the city’s public transportation network.

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  • Enjoy 50% discounted access to 170+ attractions, city tours, and public transport with this 72-hour Berlin WelcomeCard.

  • Gain free entry to the five museums of Museum Island, including the Altes Museum, Bode-Museum, Neues Museum, and more!

  • Explore top landmarks across Berlin, such as Madame Tussauds Berlin, Berliner Dom, Studio of Wonders, and others for a discounted fee.

  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience with one printed ticket and skip long ticketing queues.

  • Choose between unlimited access to the Berlin AB or ABC fare zones and make the best of the city’s public transportation network.

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€62
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Alte Nationalgalerie facade with statue and grand staircase in Berlin.
Equestrian statue and ornate facade of Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin.
Visitor admiring Renaissance paintings in a Berlin museum gallery.
Colonnade walkway at Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin, with TV Tower in the background.
Dome ceiling of Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin with intricate blue and gold design.
Hercules statue wrestling lion at Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin.

Alte Nationalgalerie Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Audio guide

  • Bypass the crowds and get direct entry into Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie, home to a permanent exhibition of Europe’s finest art pieces from the 19th-century.

  • With skip-the-line access, dive straight into works from Classicism, Romanticism, and early Modernity, exploring Menzel’s paintings, Friedrich’s landscapes, and Rodin’s sculptures at your pace.

  • An audio guide is included in the ticket, giving you insights into masterpieces like The Balcony Room, The Iron Rolling Mill, and Princess Group.

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  • Bypass the crowds and get direct entry into Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie, home to a permanent exhibition of Europe’s finest art pieces from the 19th-century.

  • With skip-the-line access, dive straight into works from Classicism, Romanticism, and early Modernity, exploring Menzel’s paintings, Friedrich’s landscapes, and Rodin’s sculptures at your pace.

  • An audio guide is included in the ticket, giving you insights into masterpieces like The Balcony Room, The Iron Rolling Mill, and Princess Group.

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€16
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Altes Museum in Berlin with neoclassical facade and statues.
Neues Museum exterior with equestrian statue and landscaped courtyard in Berlin.
Bust of Nefertiti displayed at Neues Museum, Berlin.
Visitors observing paintings at Neues Museum, Berlin.
Group tour at Neues Museum viewing historical artwork.
Neues Museum exhibit featuring Middle Kingdom sphinx and pharaoh sculptures.
Bronze strainer from the Barbarian Treasure of Neupotz exhibit.

Neues Museum Tickets

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  • Step into the fascinating world of Neues Museum, a neoclassical museum that houses objects from Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cultures.

  • Discover the colorfully painted Bust of Nefertiti and the magnificent Berlin Green Head made of metamorphic rocks, the museum’s undisputed stars.

  • Travel back in time with 19th-century wall paintings depicting scenes from Nordic mythology and Rome’s Germanic northern neighbors.

  • Explore the wealth of iron tools, bronze cauldrons, and silverwater, in the Treasures from the Rhine The Barbarian Treasure of Neupotz exhibit.

  • Fun fact: Neues Meseum’s oldest artifact is not the Bust of Nefertiti but a 700,000-year-old axe head from the Stone Age.

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  • Step into the fascinating world of Neues Museum, a neoclassical museum that houses objects from Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cultures.

  • Discover the colorfully painted Bust of Nefertiti and the magnificent Berlin Green Head made of metamorphic rocks, the museum’s undisputed stars.

  • Travel back in time with 19th-century wall paintings depicting scenes from Nordic mythology and Rome’s Germanic northern neighbors.

  • Explore the wealth of iron tools, bronze cauldrons, and silverwater, in the Treasures from the Rhine The Barbarian Treasure of Neupotz exhibit.

  • Fun fact: Neues Meseum’s oldest artifact is not the Bust of Nefertiti but a 700,000-year-old axe head from the Stone Age.

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€14
Slide 1 of 6, Bode Museum in Berlin with visitors walking and cycling nearby.
Bode Museum in Berlin with visitors walking and cycling nearby.
Statue atop Bode Museum dome in Berlin, Germany.
Visitors exploring a grand museum interior in Berlin with a statue and red carpet staircase.
Grand staircase with statues at Bode Museum, Berlin.
Ornate interior with gilded sculptures and intricate carvings at Bode Museum, Berlin.
Bode Museum on the Spree River with Berlin TV Tower in the background.

Bode Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Audio guide

  • Breeze past those jam-packed entry lines and save time to explore Bode Museum’s world-class sculptures, Byzantine masterpieces, and special exhibitions on numismatics.

  • Skip-the-line access ensures you get straight to the good stuff like Donatello's Pazzi Madonna, Riemenschneider's German masterpieces, and 4,000+ ancient coins—no waiting required!

  • The ticket also includes an audio guide (in English and German) to enhance your understanding of the museum's artifacts and collections.

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  • Breeze past those jam-packed entry lines and save time to explore Bode Museum’s world-class sculptures, Byzantine masterpieces, and special exhibitions on numismatics.

  • Skip-the-line access ensures you get straight to the good stuff like Donatello's Pazzi Madonna, Riemenschneider's German masterpieces, and 4,000+ ancient coins—no waiting required!

  • The ticket also includes an audio guide (in English and German) to enhance your understanding of the museum's artifacts and collections.

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€14
Slide 1 of 5, Altes Museum in Berlin with fountain and visitors in the foreground.
Altes Museum in Berlin with fountain and visitors in the foreground.
Statue of a warrior on horseback at Altes Museum entrance, Berlin.
Statue of a man and horse atop Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany.
Altes Museum entrance with visitors on steps, Berlin.
Interior of Altes Museum with classical statues and columns, Berlin.

Altes Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Audio guide

  • Walk straight into the Altes Museum without wasting time in a long queue and enjoy instant access to ancient treasures from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations.

  • See permanent as well as special exhibitions featuring sculptures like the Berlin Goddess, the Praying Boy, portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra, and over 1,300 ancient coins.

  • Don't miss the museum's neoclassical architecture, with its grand rotunda modeled after Rome's iconic Pantheon.

  • The ticket includes access to an audio guide for most exhibitions, helping you learn the stories behind these ancient artifacts.

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  • Walk straight into the Altes Museum without wasting time in a long queue and enjoy instant access to ancient treasures from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations.

  • See permanent as well as special exhibitions featuring sculptures like the Berlin Goddess, the Praying Boy, portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra, and over 1,300 ancient coins.

  • Don't miss the museum's neoclassical architecture, with its grand rotunda modeled after Rome's iconic Pantheon.

  • The ticket includes access to an audio guide for most exhibitions, helping you learn the stories behind these ancient artifacts.

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€14
Slide 1 of 5, Neue Nationalgalerie exterior with sculpture in Berlin, Germany.
Neue Nationalgalerie exterior with sculpture in Berlin, Germany.
Reflection of church in glass facade of Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin.
Portrait painting displayed at Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin.
Three figures with distorted faces playing cards, Neue Nationalgalerie artwork.
Sculpture outside Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, with church in background.

Neue Nationalgalerie Entry Tickets

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  • Step inside the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin’s temple of modern art, showcasing masterpieces from the 20th century.

  • This ticket includes access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions, showcasing an ever-evolving collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations.

  • Explore works by modern art icons like Picasso, Klee, and Kandinsky, housed in an airy glass-and-steel pavilion that embodies the essence of modernism.

  • Did you know? The Neue Nationalgalerie's floating roof design is an engineering marvel, appearing to hover weightlessly above the glass pavilion.

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  • Step inside the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin’s temple of modern art, showcasing masterpieces from the 20th century.

  • This ticket includes access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions, showcasing an ever-evolving collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations.

  • Explore works by modern art icons like Picasso, Klee, and Kandinsky, housed in an airy glass-and-steel pavilion that embodies the essence of modernism.

  • Did you know? The Neue Nationalgalerie's floating roof design is an engineering marvel, appearing to hover weightlessly above the glass pavilion.

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€20

Pro tips to help you make a pick

You can buy individual museum entry tickets or choose the Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island edition, which grants free entry to all five museums once per day for three consecutive days, plus unlimited public transport access. This is a great option if you plan to explore multiple museums at a relaxed pace.

Each museum houses extensive collections, and trying to see too much in one day can feel overwhelming. It’s best to visit two museums per day to fully appreciate the exhibits. If you have the Berlin WelcomeCard, you can spread your visits over three days for a more enjoyable experience.

Many museums, including Altes Museum and Bode Museum, offer free entry for children under 17 and discounts for students, while others, like the DDR Museum, provide discounted rates.

Most museums on Museum Island are wheelchair accessible, but some areas may have limited access due to historic architecture.

Some temporary exhibitions require separate tickets, even if you have a museum pass. Before booking, check what's included in your ticket to avoid missing special exhibitions or must-see displays.

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About Museum Island

Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to five world-class museums, showcasing art and ancient treasures. From the famous Bust of Nefertiti to Egyptian tombs and Romantic-era paintings, this iconic island in central Berlin celebrates creativity and history in a picture-worthy setting along the River Spree.

AddressMuseum Island, 10 Berlin, Germany
Year opened1830
Visitors per year3000000
Unesco status1999

Did you know?

Museum Island’s five museums were built between 1830 and 1930, reflecting over a century of evolving architectural styles and museum concepts. The vision was to create a unified space for world-class cultural and historical exhibitions.

During World War II, Museum Island suffered significant destruction, with some artifacts lost forever. The Neues Museum, in particular, remained in ruins for decades before its restoration was completed in 2009.

The Bust of Nefertiti, one of the most famous artifacts in Museum Island’s collection, was hidden away during World War II to prevent destruction. It was rediscovered after the war and eventually displayed in the Neues Museum, where it remains today.

A secret underground passageway links some of the museums on Museum Island. Known as the Archaeological Promenade, this corridor is part of a long-term project to enhance connectivity and visitor navigation between exhibitions.

The Pergamon Museum was specifically designed around the Pergamon Altar, one of the largest and most significant ancient Greek structures ever discovered. The museum’s current reconstruction project aims to fully restore this breathtaking masterpiece.

Why visit Museum Island?

Five world-class museums in one place

Museum Island is the only place in the world where five globally renowned museums, each dedicated to different aspects of history and art, coexist on a single island. This makes it a unique cultural hub that draws millions of visitors annually.

Home to iconic artifacts

Ancient civilizations come to life at Museum Island, where you can admire Roman marble busts, Renaissance paintings, intricately decorated pottery and gold jewelry of antiquity, medieval altarpieces, and ancient papyrus scrolls. These artifacts provide a tangible link to the past, showcasing the artistic and intellectual achievements of multiple civilizations.

Stunning architecture and design

Each museum on Museum Island showcases distinct architectural brilliance. The Altes Museum features neoclassical columns and a Pantheon-inspired rotunda, while the Bode Museum boasts a Neo-Baroque design with a striking dome. The Alte Nationalgalerie resembles a Greek temple with its grand staircase and Corinthian columns. Together, these architectural masterpieces create a breathtaking cultural hub.

Central and convenient location

Museum Island sits in the heart of Berlin, making it easily accessible by public transport or foot. You can easily combine your museum tour with stops at Berlin Cathedral, Unter den Linden Boulevard, Hackescher Markt, or Brandenburg Gate, all located within walking distance.

Plan your visit

James-Simon-Galerie

Opened in 2019, the James-Simon-Galerie functions as the Museum Island’s main entrance and visitor center, providing easy access to four of the five museums. It features ticket counters, a cafe, and exhibition spaces, enhancing the overall visitor experience.

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