La Alte Nationalgalerie, construida entre 1867 y 1876 según los planos de August Stüler, se alza como un templo clásico en la Museum Island, declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Su colección abarca desde la Revolución francesa hasta la Primera Guerra Mundial: neoclasicismo, romanticismo, impresionismo y las secesiones. Entre sus obras maestras destacan El monje junto al mar de Caspar David Friedrich, la mayor colección del mundo de Adolph Menzel, el Grupo de las princesas de Schadow y lienzos impresionistas franceses de Manet, Monet y 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?
- Galería de 1876 con porte de templo clásico en la Museum Island, sede del gran arte decimonónico de Berlín, desde Caspar David Friedrich hasta Menzel y Monet. Current highlights include Cassirer y la eclosión del impresionismo (Cassirer and the Breakthrough of Impressionism), InterNationalgalerie 1: National Museum in Warsaw, Obras maestras de la colección (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.