The Altes Museum (Old Museum), built from 1823 to 1830 according to the designs of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, is one of the most important buildings of Classicism. With a clearly articulated outer form and a precise inner structure based on Greek antiquity, Schinkel corresponded to Humboldt's idea of opening the museum to the public as an educational institution.
The monumental order of the 18 fluted Ionic columns, the wide-span vestibule, the rotunda - an explicit reference to the Roman Pantheon - and finally the open staircase are architectural elements that until then had only been reserved for stately buildings.
Originally created for all of Berlin's art collections, the Altes Museum has housed the Antikensammlung since 1904 and, in the meantime, parts of the Münzkabinett. Between 1943 and 1945, the building burned down and was severely damaged. The reconstruction lasted until 1966.
- Monday closed
- Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Please refer to the information bundled on this page to plan your visit.
- 1. January 12:00 - 18:00
- 8. March 10:00 - 18:00
- 1. May 10:00 - 18:00
- 3. October 10:00 - 18:00
- 24. December closed
- 25. December 10:00 - 18:00
- 26. December 10:00 - 18:00
- 31. December closed
Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin
+49 (30) 266 42 42 42
Admission price 10,00 €
Reduced price 5,00 €
Children and young people up to the age of 18 are admitted free of charge.
Exhibitions
Events
Altes Museum
Ancient highlights in the Altes Museum (in English)
Guided Tour
Altes Museum
Kleine Figuren – große Kunst
Altes Museum
Göttlich!
Altes Museum
Antike Highlights im Alten Museum
Guided Tour
Altes Museum
On the trail of antiquities - an exhibition talk
Altes Museum
Vom Selfie zum Kaiser: Selbstporträts
Museumstaschen – Materialien für Familien
Workshop
Altes Museum
Porträtzeichnen!
Workshop
Digital
COLLECTION ONLINE
Works in the Google Art Project
Tickets
Admission price
10,00 €
Reduced price
5,00 €
Children and young people up to the age of 18 are admitted free of charge.
Yearly ticket
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Member of Museumspass Berlin
Booking Telephone
+49 (30) 266 42 42 42
Services
Service Telephone
+49 (30) 266 42 42 42
Audioguides
In German, English.
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