Archaeology + Antiquity Museums

Archaeology + Antiquity Museums

Come face to face with ancient heroes, gods, pharaohs, queens and princes. The famous collections in Berlin’s archaeological and ancient museums are like a “Who’s Who” of the ancient world. Here, you will find portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra as well as the world-famous bust of the beautiful Nefertiti. While taking the trip through 6,000 years of human history, highlights include the 4000-plus year old silver vessels from Priam’s treasures as well as the Neanderthal head from Le Moustier.

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The Altes Museum (Museum of the Ancient World) is one of five museums on Berlin's Museum Island. Built between 1823 and 1830 according to plans by...

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Magnificent receptacles, exquisite carpets and book illustrations, metalwork, carvings and glasses - situated in the south wing of the Pergamon Museum, the Museum of...

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Berlin's most frequently visited museum has an incredible collection of exquisite classical treasures such as the striking reconstructions of archaeological buildings...

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The Vorderasiatische Museum (Middle Eastern Museum) is one of the most significant museums of oriental objects of antiquity in the world. Located in...

An insider's tip in Berlin-Charlottenburg, this collection of plaster casts of ancient sculptures is primarily used for research and teaching purposes for students...

The opening of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation's Archaeological Centre in Spring 2012 saw the national museums of Berlin bringing together...

The Botanical Museum in Berlin’s Dahlem district is absolutely unique in Central Europe, and is located alongside the Botanical Gardens. As a perfect addition to the...

The Replica Workshop of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin looks back on a long tradition and boasts a unique collection of just under 7000 replicas of original works of...

Freischwimmer (EN)

Chill out in a restaurant along the water

Located directly on the water, this romantic, relaxed and comfortable restaurant is decorated with wooden furniture, old lamps and ornate picture frames. Simply put, Freischwimmer is a cool location in Kreuzberg’s Flutgraben area. The restaurant is in a very old building that was once used for renting and repairing boats. The entrance is directly next to Berlin’s oldest gas station. You can sit outdoors during the summer and indoors during the winter.