Things to do in Museum Island
Berlin’s Museum Island owes its name to the fact that the precious collections of five museums really are located on an island – in the arms of the River Spree, which meanders through the city center. Where once upon a time harbor buildings and industrial halls stood, today imposing buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries arise, turning the island into one of Berlin’s most famous landmarks.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999, the so-called Museumsinsel is comprised of five renowned German museums showcasing an enormous range of art, spanning from Ancient Egypt to 19th century Europe. Six thousand years of human history are waiting to be explored, with each museum displaying a different part of history.
The Pergamon Museum is the star of the show with its awe-inspiring architectural facades and gates from ancient worlds. Renowned for the Pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, its newest attraction is the 360-degree panorama 'Masterpieces from the Ancient Metropolis by Yadegar Asisi'. The panorama turns an ancient world into reality, allowing visitors to travel back in time and to experience the original location of the Altar itself.
The Altes Museum is the oldest complex in the area (built in 1830) and contains mainly Greek and Roman antiquities as well as parts of the rare collection of antiques by Frederick Wilhelm II.
The Neues Museum is known for its prehistoric and Egyptian collection including the legendary bust of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti.
The Alte Nationalgalerie focuses on the Romantic and Impressionists period and exhibits a collection containing the most important German artworks.
The Bode Museum showcases sculptures and other works of late antique and Byzantine art.
Our recommendations in Museum Island
Altes Museum skip-the-line tickets
Visit the Altes Museum in Berlin, one of the most important museums in Germany. With its antiquities collections it is part of the famous Museum Island.
1-Hour Berlin Spree River Cruise with On-Board Guide
Discover Berlin's iconic landmarks on a 1-hour Spree River cruise. Enjoy insightful commentary from on-board guides and refreshments from the bar.
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Discover Berlin from the comfort of the Big Bus. Explore the city across several stops, and enjoy views of its most famous landmarks.
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Kickstart private and personalized walking tour of Berlin
Receive a warm welcome in Berlin with a local guide during a 100% personalized private kickstart walking tour.
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Altes Museum skip-the-line tickets
Visit the Altes Museum in Berlin, one of the most important museums in Germany. With its antiquities collections it is part of the famous Museum Island.
1-Hour Berlin Spree River Cruise with On-Board Guide
Discover Berlin's iconic landmarks on a 1-hour Spree River cruise. Enjoy insightful commentary from on-board guides and refreshments from the bar.
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Discover Berlin from the comfort of the Big Bus. Explore the city across several stops, and enjoy views of its most famous landmarks.
en, it, fr, es, de, +8 pt, ru, nl, ja, pl, sv, da, zh
Kickstart private and personalized walking tour of Berlin
Receive a warm welcome in Berlin with a local guide during a 100% personalized private kickstart walking tour.
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Berlin WelcomeCard: free public transport and museum discounts
Reserve your Berlin WelcomeCard comfortably in advance and get priority access and discounts to the main tourist attractions in Berlin.
Berlin hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass with Icebar entry
Book now and explore Berlin at your own pace with panoramic views, seamless transport, and all the top sights included.
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Deluxe Pass Berlin with 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus and more
Experience Berlin with the Deluxe Pass. Includes 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus service, sightseeing cruise, and tickets to 3 top attractions.
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Berlin Premium Pass with cruise, admissions and more
Explore Berlin with the Premium Pass. Visit Museum Island, Panoramapunkt, and more. Enjoy guided strolls and uncover the city's history.
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Berlin Classic Pass with 24-hour hop-on hop-off, cruise and more
Explore Berlin with the Classic Pass. Visit Museum Island, Madame Tussauds, and choose from top attractions. Book now for a flexible, comprehensive tour.
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Historic Berlin Guided Walking Tour with Museum Island Pass
Book here to explore Berlin's history with an expert local guide. Visit iconic landmarks and admire architectural wonders. Includes the Museum Island Pass.
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Evening sightseeing tour by bus in Berlin
Explore Berlin's most popular landmarks in the evening. Discover the highlights of the city while listening to the stories that made them famous.
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Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin entrance ticket
Visit the Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin - an iconic of classical modernism -and admire paintings and sculptures of the 20th century from Cubism, to Surrealism.
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Museum Island
Berlin
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Reviews Museum Island
“It was a wise decision to buy beforehand the Pergamon Museum Tickets, through Musement, since we skipped an at least one hour waiting time line! Time is precious when you are on holidays! Great experience!”
“if you are planning to get around a lot and visit museums”
