Stadtmuseum Berlin Combined Ticket: Museum Ephraim-Palais, Nikolaikirche & Knoblauchhaus

Stadtmuseum Berlin Combined ticket: including admission to all exhibihtions at Museum Ephraim-Palais, Museum Nikolaikirche & Museum Knoblauchhaus - 1 Ticket valid for 3 museums on 2 consective days

Where Berlin was founded eight centuries ago, the Museum Ephraim-Palais, the Museum Nikolaikirche and the Museum Knoblauchhaus take you on a journey back in time. Housed in partly historic, partly faithfully reconstructed buildings, you’ll discover fascinating facets of the city’s vibrant history.

The 2-day ticket for the 3 museums in the Nikolaiviertel at a glance:

✔ includes Museum Ephraim-Palais with current exhibitions on Berlin’s history and culture
✔ includes Museum Nikolaikirche with exhibitions on the heart of Berlin – 800 years of history and culture
✔ includes Museum Knoblauchhaus with exhibitions on everyday life in Berlin during the Biedermeier era

Discover everything there is to know about Berlin’s moving and fascinating history

The Nikolaiviertel is where today’s metropolis of Berlin began 800 years ago. Three historic museums and special locations invite you on a journey through the city’s past: Museum Ephraim-Palais, Museum Nikolaikirche and Museum Knoblauchhaus – including changing special exhibitions.

1 ticket for 3 museums, including all exhibitions at the Museum Ephraim-Palais, Museum Nikolaikirche & Museum Knoblauchhaus

Just steps away from the TV Tower, the Rotes Rathaus and the Humboldt Forum in the heart of Berlin, you can explore 800 years of Berlin history – from the Middle Ages to the present and into the future – through permanent and special exhibitions.

Exhibitions at the Museum Ephraim-Palais at a glance

At the Museum Ephraim-Palais, Stadtmuseum Berlin presents the major exhibition BerlinZEIT – The city makes history!. You can also experience the impressive special presentation Berlin in Focus – Photographers Show Their City. Discover Berlin’s rich history and culture.

Permanent exhibition: BerlinZEIT – The city makes history!

The permanent exhibition BerlinZEIT – The city makes history! takes you on a journey through 800 years of Berlin’s past, spread across two floors. The exhibition explores themes such as urban development through growth and destruction, tolerance and persecution, power and participation. Numerous original objects and artefacts offer a glimpse into times gone by.

Special exhibition until 18 January 2026: Berlin’s Backyards – Between everyday life, labour and encounters

Berlin’s backyards have many stories to tell. The exhibition presents historical and contemporary photographs that offer insights into hidden urban spaces and how they’ve evolved over time.

Exhibitions at the Museum Nikolaikirche at a glance

Berlin’s oldest surviving church building is now home to the Museum Nikolaikirche. The original structure of the Nikolaikirche also marks the founding of Berlin around the year 1230.

Permanent exhibition: Berlin’s Middle – 800 years of history and culture

The permanent exhibition Berlin’s Middle – 800 years of history and culture at the Museum Nikolaikirche offers a vivid look at the architectural, religious and musical history of this remarkable building, as well as the story of medieval Berlin.

Special exhibition until 6 April 2026: Today yet, tomorrow surely – Filmmakers’ Perspectives on Berlin around 1990

This major film exhibition reflects on the upheaval in Berlin around 1990, 35 years after German reunification, offering deep insights into the profound transformations of that time.

Exhibitions at the Museum Knoblauchhaus at a glance

At the Museum Knoblauchhaus, you step into the world of the Biedermeier era. Carefully reconstructed living spaces illustrate how the Knoblauch family lived and ran their business 200 years ago. The museum offers an authentic impression of Biedermeier life.

Exhibition: Everyday Life in Biedermeier Berlin – Humboldt, Schinkel & the Knoblauch family

This permanent exhibition lets you explore the lifestyle and interior culture of a bygone era. The “Raphael Cabinet” has been faithfully reconstructed and features works inspired by the famous artist. In the “Berlin Salon” exhibition area, you’ll meet friends of the Knoblauch family – including well-known figures such as Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt.