L'Alte Nationalgalerie, construïda entre 1867 i 1876 segons el projecte d'August Stüler, s'alça com un temple a la Museum Island, declarada Patrimoni de la Humanitat per la UNESCO. La seva col·lecció abasta des de la Revolució Francesa fins a la Primera Guerra Mundial: neoclassicisme, romanticisme, impressionisme i les secessions. Entre les seves obres mestres destaquen El monjo vora el mar de Caspar David Friedrich, la col·lecció d'Adolph Menzel més important del món, el Grup de les princeses de Schadow i peces de l'impressionisme francès de Manet, Monet i Renoir.
Visitor Information
- How much does Alte Nationalgalerie cost?
- Standard adult admission to Alte Nationalgalerie is €16. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Alte Nationalgalerie?
- Alte Nationalgalerie is open Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays. Extended hours Tue–Sun 09:30–19:00 from 14 August to 27 September 2026 during the Cassirer exhibition. The permanent collection on the second exhibition floor is partly closed and fully reopens on 22 October 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Alte Nationalgalerie?
- Alte Nationalgalerie is located at Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin, Germany, in the Mitte (Museum Island) area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Museumsinsel (U5), Friedrichstraße (S-Bahn), Hackescher Markt (S-Bahn).
- What can I see at Alte Nationalgalerie?
- Galeria d'aspecte de temple clàssic del 1876 a la Museum Island, que acull l'extraordinari art del segle XIX de Berlín, des de Caspar David Friedrich fins a Menzel i Monet. Current highlights include Cassirer i l'eclosió de l'impressionisme (Cassirer and the Breakthrough of Impressionism), InterNationalgalerie 1: National Museum in Warsaw, Obres mestres de la col·lecció (Highlights of the Collection).
- Do I need to book Alte Nationalgalerie in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Alte Nationalgalerie?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.