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Museums in Berlin

Exhibitions & Highlights

Ausstellungsansicht „Kunst in Berlin 1880—1980“, Berlinische Galerie
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Discover the latest exhibitions and the highlights of the collections! Berlin’s Museum Island, with its five museums, is the world’s largest museum complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Top exhibitions across Berlin await you.

Latest news from Berlin's Museums

On 13 August 2026, it will be the 65th anniversary of the start of construction of the Berlin Wall. From 13 to 16 August, a programme will be on offer at many locations across Berlin to commemorate the victims, reflect on history and discuss the present.

On 23 August, celebrate the Jewish Summer Festival in the museum garden and enjoy concerts, guided tours and workshops whilst sipping cool drinks and tucking into snacks.

On 29 August, Berlin’s museums, exhibition venues, planetariums and memorial sites are hosting the Long Night of Museums . The exciting theme for 2026 is ‘Crime in Berlin’. Get your discounted tickets from 3 August!

Our tip: The popular Kolonnaden Bar on Museum Island is open again until 30 August. Enjoy chilled drinks, DJ sets and a cultural programme featuring numerous artists.

Top Exhibitions

What exhibitions are currently on in Berlin, and what can you look forward to? Be inspired by our recommendations: you ll find the top highlights in ‘Current Top Exhibitions’ !

Bode Museum

200 Years Museumsinsel Berlin

The big anniversary: celebrate five world-famous museums

  • 5 museums celebrate 5-year anniversary
  • Great exhibitions and events
  • Highlight 2027: Pergamon Altar back

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All Berlin museums at a glance

In Berlin, there are around 170 museums waiting for you to visit.

Here you’ll find Berlin’s top museums, such as those on Museum Island, as well as the Neue Nationalgalerie, the Jewish Museum, the GDR Museum and some unusual museums, complete with all the information and tickets you need.

Exterior view of the New National Gallery Berlin

Museum Pass Berlin

3 days free admission to over 30 museums

  • incl. Museum Island - UNESCO World heritage
  • Top museums incl. Neue Nationalgalerie
  • Online-Ticket available -  no queuing times!

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11 top museums in Berlin

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11 top museums in Berlin

1

Neue Nationalgalerie

Potsdamer Straße 50, 10785 Berlin Learn more
2

Museum für Naturkunde (Museum of Natural History)

Invalidenstraße 43, 10115 Berlin Learn more
3

Gemäldegalerie (Old Master Paintings)

Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin Learn more
4

Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery)

Bodestraße 2, 10178 Berlin Learn more
5

Jüdisches Museum (Jewish Museum Berlin)

Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin Learn more
6

Neues Museum (New Museum)

Bodestraße 1, 10178 Berlin Learn more
7

Gropius Bau

Niederkirchner Straße 7, 10963 Berlin Learn more
8

Deutsches Spionagemuseum

Leipziger Platz 9, 10117 Berlin Learn more
9

Altes Museum (Old Museum)

Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin Learn more
10

Berlinische Galerie

Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin Learn more
11

Deutsches Technikmuseum

Trebbiner Straße 9, 10963 Berlin Learn more
Reiterstandbild vor dem Schloß Charlottenburg

Charlottenburg Museum Quarter

Nine museums at one location in Berlin

  • 9 exciting museums
  • within walking distance of each other
  • Different eras and styles

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Our guests’ most popular tickets

Go on a journey through time at the DDR Museum or in the German Spy Museum and see exciting exhibitions on politics and society at the German Historical Museum
Would you like to take a look at the world of virtual reality? Then the Museum of Computer Games with more than 300 exhibits from around 60 years of gaming culture awaits you.

Here you can conveniently book tickets for your visit to the museum. Your benefits: get the right ticket in just three minutes and skip the queue to enter the exhibition!

Would you like to visit the newly opened Neue Nationalgalerie or Hamburger Bahnhof? On the same page you will also find all tickets for the Berlin State Museums.

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BWC Museumsinsel BWC Museumsinsel

Berlin official tourist ticket - incl. Museum Island

  • Free public transport in Berlin
  • Choose from many attractions - savings up to 50%
  • Free City Guidebook – including map

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Tickets for art museums

Free museums & museum pass

Where is admission free? And what discounts does the Museum Pass offer? We have compiled an overview of all the practical information for you.
With the Berlin Museum Pass you get free admission to more than 30 museums in Berlin on three consecutive days!

 

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