Gemaldegalerie

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Gemäldegalerie is one of the world’s best art galleries to visit if you or into the Old Masters.

Most of the great European painters from the 13th to the 18th century are represented here. The collection itself belongs to Berlin State Museums.

History

The original Gemäldegalerie gallery opened in 1830 in the Royal Museum now called the Altes Museum. The present-day gallery resides in the southwest corner of the Kulturforum, a contemporary cultural centre in central Berlin.

In 1904, the flourishing collection was transferred to the Bode Museum which was later damaged in World War II resulting in the loss of more than 400 grand works of art. After the war, the collection was divided between two museums; one in East Berlin and one in West Berlin. In 1998, the entire collection was at last reunited in the newly built Kulturforum.

The Collection

Gemäldegalerie is a large gallery, with a complete tour involving approximately 2 kilometres of walking. Within this tour are a staggering 72 main galleries with smaller side-rooms branching off of them.

Numerous openings back to the central corridor make it easy to access specific rooms from any point in your tour, allowing you to skip sections and focus on your preferences. Upon entering the museum, rooms on the right progress from German to Netherlands to Flemish and Dutch Paintings. Rooms along the left side of the hall include Italian, French Spanish and English paintings.

There are approximately 1000 masterpieces on public display at any given time.

A cafeteria and a giftshop are also located in the Kulturforum.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Gemaldegalerie 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: Johanna und Eduard Arnhold Platz (ehem, Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 266424242

Official Website: Gemaldegalerie

Gemaldegalerie Reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Huge art gallery where by one afternoon was not enough! The cost was very good as you can buy a ticket for all the exhibitions (i.e., temporary visiting) at €20 an adult and half price for students. Take advantage of the lockers as you can't walk around with big bags, it's warm too, so leave your coat behind. Cafe is worth a visit, too.
Claire Pilkington - a week ago

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5 Star Rating I recently visited an incredible exhibition, “From Odesa to Berlin,” and I was absolutely impressed! The gallery provided a perfect space to showcase the powerful artworks. The curation was thoughtful, and every piece told a unique story, making the experience deeply immersive. The atmosphere in the gallery was welcoming, and the staff was knowledgeable and passionate about the art. I loved how the exhibition blended history, culture, and modern artistic expression. It was truly an unforgettable visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates contemporary art with a strong emotional impact!
Mirrey - in the last week

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4 Star Rating The collections were beautiful and I had a lovely time seeing all the artwork. I visited on a Museumssontag and thankfully it wasn’t overcrowded. I thought the layout of the museum could have been better, it was a bit confusing followng through the rooms with the numbers 1, 2, 3… but I, II, III… also.
Doğa - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating Visited this gallery recently for a special exhibition (that has ended) and was blown away. The rooms are still stunning and with beautiful paintings. Highly recommend!
Amy Gallagher - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating Incredible paintings, you face all these names you have read in books and you are not prepared to see tizian and dürer and boticelli just around the corner. The audio system is very informative too. Consider of spending more hours than you think as the masterpieces of the italian artists are at the end, so go earlier than you plan in order to enjoy some, it is impossible to say all, masterpieces. The exibition about the paintings coming from the Odessa museum is also a gem.
Konstantina Tsonaka - a week ago

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Directions

How to get to Gemaldegalerie by U-Bahn, S-Bahn

Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): U2, S1, S2, S25,
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): U Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Potsdamer Platz Bahnhof

From Potsdamer Platz, walk west along Potsdamer StraBe. After it curves to the south at the Berliner Philhamonie, go right on Scharounstraße. The Gemäldegalerie is located in the Kulturforum complex straight ahead. This is about a 10 minute walk.