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Gemäldegalerie

ArtOpen until 6pmFrom €14Potsdamer Platz (U2, S1, S2, S25, S26)

The Gemäldegalerie of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin holds one of the world's leading collections of European painting from the 13th to the 18th century, with masterpieces by van Eyck, Dürer, Holbein, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rembrandt and Vermeer. Around a thousand works hang in 72 top-lit rooms of the 1998 building by Hilmer & Sattler at the Kulturforum, arranged by school and period around a central hall. Its German and early Netherlandish holdings are counted among the finest anywhere.

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Getting there

Matthäikirchplatz 4, 10785 Berlin

Nearest station: Potsdamer Platz (U2, S1, S2, S25, S26), Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park (U2)

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

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Visitor Information

How much does Gemäldegalerie cost?
Standard adult admission to Gemäldegalerie is €14. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Gemäldegalerie?
Gemäldegalerie is open Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays. Public holidays open as on Sundays; closed 24 and 31 December. Free for under-18s; concessions €7. Kulturforum ticket €22 covers all exhibitions there. 12–13 Sep 2026: the performance “Alternde Meister” runs in the galleries all day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Gemäldegalerie?
Gemäldegalerie is located at Matthäikirchplatz 4, 10785 Berlin, in the Tiergarten (Kulturforum) area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Potsdamer Platz (U2, S1, S2, S25, S26), Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park (U2).
What can I see at Gemäldegalerie?
Vermeer, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Botticelli and Dürer: 700 years of European Old Masters under one roof at the Kulturforum. Current highlights include Thomas Gainsborough. Painter of Life, Dorothy Iannone: The Berlin Beauties. In Dialogue with Alejandra Pombo Su, Daniel Chodowiecki, 1726–1801. Images of the Enlightenment in Berlin.
Do I need to book Gemäldegalerie 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 Gemäldegalerie?
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.