Museumsinsel (Museum Island) is a unique architectural ensemble and one of Berlin's cultural highlights. Located at the northern end of the Spreeinsel (Spree Island), in the city center (Mitte district), it is the only museum complex in the world classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1999).
The complex comprises five internationally renowned museums, housing collections of art and artifacts spanning thousands of years of human history.
The museums that make up Museumsinsel are:
- Altes Museum (Old Museum)
- Neues Museum (New Museum)
- Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery)
- Bode-Museum
- Pergamon Museum (Pergamon Museum)
- Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
- James-Simon-Galerie
Opening
They are open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-17:00. They are closed on Mondays.
Tickets
Combined Passes (Recommended):
1. Museum Island Daily Ticket (Museumsinsel-Ticket):
Allows entry to all open museums on Museum Island on the same day.
Price: €24.00.
2. MuseumsPass Berlin (3 Days):
Valid for three consecutive days and gives access to more than 30 museums throughout Berlin (including all on Museum Island).
Price: €32.00.
3. Berlin Welcome Card Museumsinsel:
Includes unlimited public transport (Zone ABC) and free entry to all 5 museums on the island for 72 hours.
Price: €67.00.
Discounts: Most museums offer reduced rates for students, seniors, and people with disabilities. Entry is usually free for children and young people up to 18 years old.
For online ticket purchase and schedule confirmation, click here.
Address
Museumsinsel
U5 Museumsinsel Station
