Alte Nationalgalerie
Spectacular inside and out, the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) is one of five museums on Berlin's famous Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also one of five are museums falling under the umbrella of the National Gallery.
Exhibits include Neo-classical, Romantic, Biedermeier, Impressionist, and early Modernist works of art from the 19th century by renowned artists including Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Caspar David Friedrich. An entire hall dedicated to the works of the latter was added to the museum.
As with many museums, the building itself is truly a work of art. Designed by Friedrich August Stüler, construction of the Alte Nationalgalerie commenced in 1866 and it was opened in 1876. the architectural style is Neo classical and is reminiscent of a greek temple. Major restorative work on the building was completed in 2001.
Allow about one-and-a-half to two hours for your visit.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAlte Nationalgalerie Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 266424242
Official Website: Alte Nationalgalerie
Alte Nationalgalerie Reviews
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out of 5 They have good art BUT. The price is a bit steep knowing only the ground floor and first floor are opened at the moment. The pieces are a bit crammed and the light reflects on the glass frames… There is also a big lack of explanation, you get nothing beside the translated title of the artwork.
They could do so much better.
Theodora A - 3 months ago
This is well worth the visit. You have to put backpacks in the lockers downstairs by the gift shop. The WC is free. Easy to get there / around. They have goof seating areas. Beautiful collection!
Alexandria Russell - 4 weeks ago
I'm giving it two stars mainly for the paintings that I saw because the rest of my experience there was awful.
First of all when I asked for a student discount showing my school ID, it was rejected and I was offended by the ticket seller who told me that my country does everything bad (I'm from Italy).
Secondly after paying 12€ for the entry I arrive on the second floor and discover that the entire third floor is closed, it would have been nice if they would have told me beforehand because I wouldn't have visited it if I knew that an 1/3 of the museum isn't even open too the public.
So like I said before this museum itself just saves himself with the art that they show because the rest is atrocious.
Lance Charles McClain - 2 months ago
Perhaps the best museum in Berlin. Maybe because we were lucky enough to come across an exhibition on C.D. Friedrich, one of my favourite painters. But the permanent collection is really rich too. Architecturally, the museum's building is an artwork of its own. Such a majestic temple in the heart of Berlin.
If you can't visit but one museum in Berlin, I think it should be the Alte Nationalgalerie. Be sure to book in advance, especially if there is an exhibition going on.
Emre Dokur - 6 months ago
I really like old gallery, but unfortunately this time the whole first floor was closed due to maintenance works. We visited exhibition of Caspar David Friedrich, it was really nice, though I was a bit disappointed that the painting “The Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog” wasn’t there, but nevertheless other famous paintings were displayed.
It is better to buy tickets online in order not to wait in the line which was huge when we arrived, thankfully we bought tickets beforehand.
Aya Becker - 4 months ago
Directions
How to get to Alte Nationalgalerie by U-Bahn, S-Bahn
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): S1, S2, S3, S5, S7, S9, S25, S26, S75, U6
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): Berlin Friedrichstraße
Exit from Friedrichstraße Station. Walk one block south on Fredrichstrasse and go left (east) on Dorotheenstrasse. When you get to the river, go right on Am Kupfergraben and cross the bridge just ahead. Once over the bridge continue walking past the Neues Museum. The Alte Nationalgalerie is on your left.
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