Alte Nationalgalerie: Tickets

Alte Nationalgalerie Tickets and Information

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• Alte Nationalgalerie Address: Bodestraße 1-3, 10178, Berlin
• Opening Hours: Monday: Closed | Tuesday & Wednesday: 09:00  - 18:00 | Thursday - Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00 | Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00

Is Alte Nationalgalerie Worth Visiting

• The museum is one of the most popular attractions in Berlin.
• Home to some incredible art, so definitely worth visiting in our opinion.

What Visitors See at Alte Nationalgalerie

• Art
• Sculptures
• Paintings
• National Treasures (art)

About Alte Nationalgalerie

The Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) is one of Berlin’s major art museums located on the famous ‘Museum Island’, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The museum is part of the 'Staatliche Museen zu Berlin' (State Museums of Berlin) and houses an incredible collection of 19th-century art.

The museum was established in 1861 when banker Joachim Heinrich Wilhelm Wagener bequeathed his art collection to King Friedrich Wilhelm IV and the museum later officially opened in 1876.

The building which is in a neoclassical style and resembles a Greco-Roman temple was designed by architect Friedrich August Stüler and completed by Johann Heinrich Strack. It features an impressive exterior staircase and a prominent statue of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV on horseback.

The museum's collection is divided into several main sections which feature works from various movements and artists of the 19th century including:

Classicism and Romanticism

• Caspar David Friedrich: Renowned for his landscape paintings that evoke a sense of mysticism and romanticism. His notable works include "Monk by the Sea" and "The Abbey in the Oakwood."
• Karl Friedrich Schinkel: Known for both his architectural and landscape paintings, his works reflect the classical ideals of beauty and harmony.
• Arnold Böcklin: His mythological and symbolic works are key examples of Romanticism in the museum's collection.

Biedermeier

• Karl Blechen: His landscapes and depictions of industrial scenes provide a unique perspective on the period.
• Franz Krüger: Known for his detailed and vivid depictions of Berlin's bourgeois society and equestrian portraits.

Realism

• Adolph von Menzel: One of the most significant German realists, with works such as "The Iron Rolling Mill" and "Frederick the Great's Round Table."
• Wilhelm Leibl: His works are characterised by their attention to everyday life and realism, with a focus on rural scenes and portraits.

Impressionism and Early Modern Art

• Édouard Manet: The museum holds several works by this pioneer of modernism, showcasing his revolutionary approach to light and colour.
• Claude Monet: A few key pieces exemplify the transition from Impressionism to Modernism, with his characteristic brushwork and colour palette.
• ‍Max Liebermann: A leader of the Berlin Secession and a pivotal figure in German Impressionism, Liebermann's works are well-represented.