Alte Nationalgalerie

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Spectacular inside and out, the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) is one of five museums on Berlin's famous Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also one of five are museums falling under the umbrella of the National Gallery.

Exhibits include Neo-classical, Romantic, Biedermeier, Impressionist, and early Modernist works of art from the 19th century by renowned artists including Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Caspar David Friedrich. An entire hall dedicated to the works of the latter was added to the museum.

As with many museums, the building itself is truly a work of art. Designed by Friedrich August Stüler, construction of the Alte Nationalgalerie commenced in 1866 and it was opened in 1876. the architectural style is Neo classical and is reminiscent of a greek temple. Major restorative work on the building was completed in 2001.

Allow about one-and-a-half to two hours for your visit.

Facts For Your Visit

Official Website: Alte Nationalgalerie

Fee: Yes

Open Now

Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website, especially where Covid restrictions are in effect.

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Category: Museums

Address: Bodestr. 1
10178 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 30 20905577

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Easy access during corona. Good size collection of Adolph Menzel, Caspar David Friedrich, John Constable, Carus, Delacroix and other Romantic era artists.... Read More

M M. May-27-2021

One of five major museums here on Museum Island, the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) houses numerous romantic and modernist works from German... Read More

Vincent L. Nov-26-2019

I'm not a big museum person but I enjoyed the experience while I was there. I don't know the history of most painting and sculptures but I enjoyed the quick... Read More

L L. Aug-09-2019

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How to get to Alte Nationalgalerie by U-Bahn, S-Bahn

Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): S1, S2, S3, S5, S7, S9, S25, S26, S75, U6
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): Berlin Friedrichstraße

Exit from Friedrichstraße Station. Walk one block south on Fredrichstrasse and go left (east) on Dorotheenstrasse. When you get to the river, go right on Am Kupfergraben and cross the bridge just ahead. Once over the bridge continue walking past the Neues Museum. The Alte Nationalgalerie is on your left.

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