Bode Museum
On the North end of Museum Island the Majestic Dome and the Neo Renaissance Baroque architecture of the Bode Museum will seize your attention.
You reach the museum by walking across the beautiful stone Monbijou Bridge.
Inside, you will enjoy exploring 61 Halls of exhibits dating from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Allow enough time to explore the Sculpture Gallery, the Museum of Byzantine art, and The Numismatic Collection.
The sculpture collection is comprehensive and includes such renowned works as Passive Madonna, a marble sculpture from 1420, the Virgin Child made from glazed terracotta in 1450, and the Neoclassical Dancer from 1812.
You will be carried back in time as you ponder over 150 paintings dating from the Third to the 15th century AD.
One of the most popular exhibits is the Numismatic Collection or Münzkabinet encompassing more than half a million pieces. It is one of the most important numismatic collections in the world. You will see not only coins and medals, you will discover non numismatic currencies, tokens, seals, and jetons. Coins date from the birth of coinage in the 7th Century BC to the present day.
History
The Bode Museum was conceived by Art historian Wilhelm Von Bode. The museum first opened in 1904. At that time it was named the Kaiser Fredrich Museum to honour Friedrich III. In 1956 it was renamed The Bode Museum by the Minister of Culture.
Between 2000 and 2005, the museum underwent extensive renovations to modernize and upgrade it.
Visiting the Bode Museum
Tickets for the Bode Museum may be purchased alone or as part of a package covering all the museums on Museum Island or as part of a 3-day museum pass providing entry to most museums in Berlin.
Even if you cannot visit the museum in person, you can enjoy a high-definition 360 degree virtual tour at https://bode360.smb.museum/.
Snacks, light meals, desserts and refreshments are available in the Museum’s cafeteria.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesBode Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Am Kupfergraben 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 266424242
Official Website: Bode Museum
Bode Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
The museum is fascinating! Honestly, I’m not into sculpture that much, but still the i spent a whale of time there. Right now there is a story quest about women in history, different types of love and masculinity, I followed the map and read stories about women and men throughout the human history. Moreover, there is a room dedicated to meditation, so I grabbed a cushion and meditated. It was truly pure and inspiring.
Highly recommend the museum, you’ll have fun and enrich yourself with culture and history
Anna Razgrebelskaya - a week ago
A beautiful museum. The architecture and buildings in Berlin is big, bold and intricate and this one is no exception. Beautifully designed and ornate, it houses many meaningful and precious art. Visit when in Berlin
M4l2K T4N - 2 months ago
Visited the Bode-Museum Café… it’s above the entrance. With a beautiful staircase. They have a selection of drinks and cakes. It’s a total different atmosphere compared to normal cafés. You feel like you are a sophisticated space!
No need to get a ticket If you are just visiting the café.
Juliette Brown - 3 months ago
Depending on which part of art you are interested in, this museum mostly contains sculpture art, numismatics and medalions. Also great for those who are into catholic sculptures and religion.
Teodora Gligorijević - 2 months ago
My favorite was the retables and altar pieces. So grand and stunning and it’s almost as if you’ve gone to dozens of churches and castles through this one museum. Staff was super friendly. The layout was a bit confusing and I had to orient myself.
Alicia Zhou - 2 months ago
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