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Altes Museum

Altes Museum
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Type of Site
Museums, Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Central
Interests That Apply
Architecture, Art, History
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Price: $10-$15
This museum, like all state museums in Berlin, is free on Thursday during the last four hours of its open time.
Is there parking?: Limited
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Notes: There is wheelchair access via the Service Entrance.
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Altes Museum

Ancient Greek and Roman antiques


Must See

Address: Phone:
Am Lustgarten
(Museuminsel)
Berlin, 10178
+49 30 20 90 55 55

Description

Nineteenth century architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel provided Berlin with many of its greatest buildings, including the magnificent Konzerthaus and the equally striking Altes Museum. The museum, which opened in 1830, was the first to be built on Museum Island. It now houses rotating special exhibitions and is home to part of the Antique Collection, a breathtaking collection of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts excavated by the famous German archeologist Hildesheimer. Admission costs EUR4; concessions EUR2.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10a-6p Tue-Sun
Visit Time: 1hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $10-$15
Price Notes: This museum, like all state museums in Berlin, is free on Thursday during the last four hours of its open time.
Discounts Available: Children under 17 (free!)

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Friedrichstraße: U6; S1, S2, S25, S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S75
Best Modes of Transportation: Bus Subway
Notes: Hackescher Markt is the closest S-Bahn stop to Museum Island and this museum. Any bus traveling down Unter den Linden stops at Museum Island.
Parking Availability: Limited
Notes: There is public parking nearby (one block south) at Schlossplatz.


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© David Van Bael