L'Alte Nationalgalerie, construite entre 1867 et 1876 d'après les plans d'August Stüler, s'élève tel un temple sur la Museum Island, site inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Sa collection s'étend de la Révolution française à la Première Guerre mondiale, embrassant le néoclassicisme, le romantisme, l'impressionnisme et les Sécessions. Parmi ses trésors incontournables figurent Le Moine au bord de la mer de Caspar David Friedrich, le plus grand ensemble au monde d'œuvres d'Adolph Menzel, le Groupe des princesses de Schadow ainsi que des toiles impressionnistes françaises signées Manet, Monet et 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?
- Édifiée en 1876 aux allures de temple antique sur la Museum Island, cette galerie abrite les chefs-d'œuvre du XIXe siècle de Berlin, de Caspar David Friedrich à Menzel et Monet. Current highlights include Cassirer et la percée de l'impressionnisme (Cassirer and the Breakthrough of Impressionism), InterNationalgalerie 1: National Museum in Warsaw, Chefs-d'œuvre de la collection (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.