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Bode-Museum

ArtHistoryOpen until 5pmFrom €14S+U Friedrichstraße

Built 1898–1904 to designs by Ernst von Ihne as the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum, the domed Bode-Museum rises straight out of the Spree at the northern tip of Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses the Skulpturensammlung, the Museum für Byzantinische Kunst and the Münzkabinett, one of the world's largest coin collections with more than 500,000 objects, alongside paintings from the Gemäldegalerie. The entrance is via the Monbijou Bridge.

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Getting there

Am Kupfergraben (entrance via Monbijoubrücke), 10178 Berlin, Germany

Nearest station: S+U Friedrichstraße, S Hackescher Markt, U Museumsinsel (U5)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
FriToday10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

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From €14

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Visitor Information

How much does Bode-Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Bode-Museum is €14. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Bode-Museum?
Bode-Museum is open Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed Mon. Level 0 (Plain Talk, The Baptismal Font from Siena) is closed 1 Jul–4 Oct 2026; the rest of the museum is open. Free for under-18s.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Bode-Museum?
Bode-Museum is located at Am Kupfergraben (entrance via Monbijoubrücke), 10178 Berlin, Germany, in the Mitte (Museum Island) area of Berlin. The nearest stations are S+U Friedrichstraße, S Hackescher Markt, U Museumsinsel (U5).
What can I see at Bode-Museum?
Neo-Baroque palace at the tip of Museum Island, packed with medieval and Renaissance sculpture, Byzantine art and a vast coin cabinet. Current highlights include Collection Intervention on the 250th anniversary of U. S. Independence, The Baptismal Font from Siena, Photography Tells Sculpture.
Do I need to book Bode-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 Bode-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.