Altes Museum in Berlin with fountain and visitors in the foreground.
Statue of a warrior on horseback at Altes Museum entrance, Berlin.
Statue of a man and horse atop Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany.
Altes Museum entrance with visitors on steps, Berlin.
Interior of Altes Museum with classical statues and columns, Berlin.

Altes Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Explore Berlin's Altes Museum with skip-the-line tickets and enjoy direct access to one of Germany’s most significant neoclassical landmarks on UNESCO-listed Museum Island. Start your visit in the grand rotunda, inspired by Rome's Pantheon, where towering columns and murals lead you into a world rich with ancient art and history. Discover the first-floor exhibits that showcase Greek culture from the 10th to the 1st century BC, featuring treasures like the Berlin Goddess sculpture.

Walk straight into the Altes Museum without wasting time in a long queue and enjoy instant access to ancient treasures from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations.

See permanent as well as special exhibitions featuring sculptures like the Berlin Goddess, the Praying Boy, portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra, and over 1,300 ancient coins.

Don't miss the museum's neoclassical architecture, with its grand rotunda modeled after Rome's iconic Pantheon.

The ticket includes access to an audio guide for most exhibitions, helping you learn the stories behind these ancient artifacts.

Skip-the-line entrance to the Altes Museum

Access to the permanent collection and special exhibitions

Audio guide in most of the exhibitions

Entrance to other museums on the Museum Island

Altes Museum in Berlin with fountain and visitors in the foreground.

Altes Museum in Berlin with fountain and visitors in the foreground.

Getting started

Step into the Altes Museum, one of Germany's most important neoclassical landmarks, located on Berlin's UNESCO-listed Museum Island. With skip-the-line access, avoid the crowds and dive straight into a world of ancient art and history.

What to expect

Begin your journey in the grand rotunda, inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, where towering columns and murals set the stage for the treasures ahead. On the first floor, explore the rich art and culture of ancient Greece, from the 10th to the 1st century BC. See iconic sculptures like the Berlin Goddess, the Praying Boy, and the Amphora of the Berlin Painter.

Venture into the treasure vault beneath Schinkel's sky-blue ceiling, where dazzling gold and silver jewelry, cut gemstones, and ancient artifacts await. In the Münzkabinett, discover over 1,300 ancient coins, from early gold-silver alloys to Roman Empire coins, offering a glimpse into the evolution of currency.

Head upstairs to explore the art and archaeology of the Etruscans and Romans. Admire rare Etruscan house-shaped urns from Chiusi, the clay tablet from Capua, and Roman treasures like the Hildesheim silver collection and portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra.

Suggested photo ops

  • The grand facade of the Altes Museum with its iconic columns.

  • The impressive statues displayed within the museum's rotunda.

Statue of a warrior on horseback at Altes Museum entrance, Berlin.

Statue of a warrior on horseback at Altes Museum entrance, Berlin.

Statue of a man and horse atop Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany.

Statue of a man and horse atop Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany.

Altes Museum entrance with visitors on steps, Berlin.

Altes Museum entrance with visitors on steps, Berlin.

What's not allowed

  • Backpacks and oversized luggage are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Barrier-free access is available through the service entrance (Am Lustgarten). Please contact the gatekeeper for assistance.

Additional information

  • Group bookings are limited to a maximum of 5 people. Larger groups cannot be accommodated.
Interior of Altes Museum with classical statues and columns, Berlin.

Interior of Altes Museum with classical statues and columns, Berlin.

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Operating hours

Altes Museum

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 6:00pm
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FAQs

Group bookings are limited to a maximum of five people. Larger groups cannot be accommodated.
The ticket only includes entrance to the Altes Museum. It does not cover entry to other museums on Museum Island.
Don't miss the neoclassical architecture, including the grand rotunda modeled after Rome's iconic Pantheon.
The museum is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, with barrier-free access available through the service entrance (Am Lustgarten). Contacting the gatekeeper for assistance is recommended.
With skip-the-line tickets, you can walk straight into the museum without waiting in long queues and enjoy instant access to its ancient treasures.
Enjoy both permanent and special exhibitions featuring sculptures, portraits of historical figures like Caesar and Cleopatra, and over 1,300 ancient coins.
Yes, your ticket includes access to an audio guide for most exhibitions, which helps you learn the stories behind these artifacts.
Explore ancient Greek art and culture from the 10th to the 1st century BC, including iconic sculptures like the Berlin Goddess, the Praying Boy, and the Amphora of the Berlin Painter.
The collection includes art from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations spanning various centuries.
Backpacks and oversized luggage are not allowed. Pack wisely to ensure a smooth visit!

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