BERLIN · GERMANY
Altes Museum
Stop 14 of 18 on Travelhour's Berlin walking day
About Altes Museum
The Altes Museum is a listed building on the Museum Island in the historic centre of Berlin, Germany. Built between 1825 and 1830 by order of King Frederick William III of Prussia according to plans by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, it is considered a major work of German Neoclassical architecture. It is surrounded by the Berlin Cathedral to the east, the Berlin Palace to the south and the Zeughaus to the west. Currently, the Altes Museum houses the Antikensammlung and parts of the Münzkabinett. As part of the Museum Island complex, the Altes Museum was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, in recognition of its testimony to the development of the museum as a social and architectural phenomenon.
Frequently asked
Altes Museum — questions travellers ask
- How much are Altes Museum tickets?
- Altes Museum ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Altes Museum opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Altes Museum website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Altes Museum?
- Altes Museum is centrally located in Berlin, Germany. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Altes Museum worth visiting?
- Yes — The Altes Museum is a listed building on the Museum Island in the historic centre of Berlin, Germany.
- How long do you need at Altes Museum?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Altes Museum, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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