El primer museu públic de Berlín, dissenyat per Karl Friedrich Schinkel i inaugurat el 1830, s'alça davant del Lustgarten amb divuit columnes jòniques i una rotonda coronada per una cúpula inspirada en el Panteó de Roma. Acull l'exposició permanent de l'Antikensammlung dedicada a grecs, etruscs i romans, amb peces tan destacades com la Deessa de Berlín, el Noi pregant i diversos retrats de Cèsar i Cleòpatra. Una segona sala, la «cambra blava», exhibeix més de 1.300 monedes antigues del Münzkabinett, mentre que la planta superior conserva una de les col·leccions d'art etrusc més importants fora d'Itàlia.
Visitor Information
- How much does Altes Museum cost?
- Standard adult admission to Altes Museum is €14. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Altes Museum?
- Altes Museum is open Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Public holidays open as on Sundays; closed 24 and 31 December 2026; 1 January 2027 open 12:00-18:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Altes Museum?
- Altes Museum is located at Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin, in the Mitte (Museum Island) area of Berlin. The nearest stations are U Museumsinsel (U5), S Hackescher Markt, S+U Friedrichstraße.
- What can I see at Altes Museum?
- El temple de l'art de Schinkel del 1830 a la Museum Island, amb tresors grecs, etruscs i romans al voltant d'una rotonda d'estil panteònic. Current highlights include Móns antics: grecs, etruscos i romans (Ancient Worlds: Greeks, Etruscans and Romans), Fonamentat en l'antiguitat: el primer museu de Berlin (Founded on Antiquity: Berlin's First Museum).
- Do I need to book Altes Museum 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 Altes Museum?
- 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.