Altes Museum, Berlin
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Altes Museum - by Avda (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Description
The Altes Museum in Berlin houses the city's Collection of Classical Antiquities (Antikensammlung) that includes Roman, Etruscan and Greek artefacts, sculptures and other artworks. It was completed in 1830 and built in Neoclassical style with monumental pillars and an expansive atrium. Over its first decades of operations it was used to display the city's collection of fine arts, especially paintings from famous masters, but the establishment of the Alte Nationalgalerie and then the Bode Museum drove a change in focus.
Access & Transport
Entrance is from the Lustgarden The Museumsinsel (U5) is next to the Lustgarden and buses 100 and 200 also stop there. The Tram to Kupfergraben (M1, 12) is also a good alternative.
Instructions & Recommendations
We would not recommend attempting too many large "classical" museums over too short a period of time, so you may want to plan your visit(s) accordingly. Unless you are extremely pressed for time, we would not visit the Altes Museum, Pergamon Museum or Neues Museum on the same day as there is some degree of overlap in their collections. There is a 3-day ticket covering all SMB museums for €32 which is a perfect option for anybody looking to visit more than 2 of them. Outside of Museum Island, this activity is best combined with a visit of Gendarmenmarkt or Old Berlin / Nikolaiviertel
Environmental & Social
Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts.
Conclusion
The Altes Museum is of one of several great cultural activities concentrated on Museum Island. The collections do not include large size exhibits as in the Pergamon but for those with a keen interest on Greek and Roman/Etruscan artefacts and sculptures, this is one of the best venues outside of Italy or Greece.
Key positive
Beautiful building in a great location
The largest collection of Etruscan art outside Italy and sizeable coin collection (over 1300)
Key negative
Collections can feel a little repetitive
Suitability
Best for adults and children aged 10 and above; the younger ones may not appreciate most of the exhibits. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility - via the service entrance.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00