The Museum Island in Berlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to spectacular art treasures, is celebrating its anniversary: 200 years ago, the history of the unique ensemble of buildings surrounded by the River Spree in the heart of Berlin began.
Five major museums invite you to five years of fascinating special exhibitions, music events and educational programmes. The Alte Museum, located on the green Lustgarten, where it all began in 1825, kicked off 2025.
Here you will find the latest information.
Island Vibes
On Museum Island: winter sunshine, views of the Spree and spectacular art highlights.
My favourite piece of the collections
Here, the directors of the island's museums tell you which treasures and artefacts particularly inspire them and why.
Tickets for exhibitions on the Museum Island
Fancy more islands
Berlin has many islands! Take the most beautiful excursions to the water landscapes of the German capital and enjoy romance, water & winter sun. We present three very different islands:
