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Daniel Chodowiecki, 1726–1801. Images of the Enlightenment in Berlin

A cabinet show marking the 300th birthday of Chodowiecki, star of late-18th-century Berlin, with 20+ of his key works on the Enlightenment's social questions.

Now showing15 Sept – 10 Jan 2027€14

Portraits! Surprising Encounters from Botticelli to Lempicka

Around 80 portraits spanning five centuries, from rulers in full glory to intimate scenes of friendship and proud self-portraits, Botticelli to Lempicka.

Now showing16 Oct – 14 Mar 2027€16

Thomas Gainsborough. Painter of Life

For Gainsborough's 300th birthday, some 50 works from Berlin's British collection and international loans, focused on the poetic bond between portrait and nature.

Upcoming14 May 2027 – 12 Sept 2027€14

Art, Seen: Contemporary Photography and the Old Masters

Around 90 photographic works by artists including Thomas Struth, Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall shown in dialogue with the Gemäldegalerie's Old Master paintings.

Upcoming26 Nov 2027 – 23 Apr 2028€14

Permanent Collections

Italian Paintings of the 14th and 15th Century

Early Renaissance masterpieces: Fra Filippo Lippi's Adoration in the Forest, Mantegna's Presentation at the Temple, Botticelli's Venus and the Ideal City panel.

Permanent collection€14

German Paintings of the 13th to the 16th Century

Dürer, Holbein, Cranach and Altdorfer, including Holbein's Merchant Georg Gisze and Cranach's Fountain of Youth.

Permanent collection€14

Dutch Paintings of the 17th Century

The Golden Age in depth: Vermeer's Young Lady with a Pearl Necklace and The Glass of Wine, Rembrandt's Samson and Delilah, and Frans Hals.

Permanent collection€14

Paintings from the 13th to 18th Century

One of the world's finest collections of European painting, from medieval altarpieces to Canaletto, Watteau and Gainsborough, arranged by school and period.

Permanent collection€14

Nearby

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Kunstgewerbemuseum

Design3 min walk

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Architecture3 min walk

Kulturforum

Kulturforum

Design6 min walk

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Gropius Bau

Children14 min walk

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 area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Potsdamer Platz (U2, S1, S2, S25, S26) and 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 Italian Paintings of the 14th and 15th Century, Daniel Chodowiecki, 1726–1801. Images of the Enlightenment in Berlin and Thomas Gainsborough. Painter of Life.

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.