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Entry ticketZuzahlung mit Jahreskarte CLASSIC + BASIC, Museumspass, WelcomeCard all incl. oder MI
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Annual card CLASSIC + BASIC holder
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Good to know
Practical notes before your visit.
TimingFor a calmer visit, choose a midweek morning. The museum is closed on Mondays and generally open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Day tickets are valid at any time during opening hours on the ticket date, and online tickets can be purchased up to four weeks in advance. Special exhibitions may have different hours.
EntranceUse the Alte Nationalgalerie visitor entrance on Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin, via the Kolonnadenhof; the James-Simon-Galerie is not the entrance for this museum. The nearest public transport is U-Bahn Museumsinsel, with S-Bahn connections at Friedrichstraße and Hackescher Markt. The venue is partially wheelchair accessible, so check the current accessibility arrangements before booking if you need access support. Booking online can reduce ticket-counter waiting but does not remove admission checks.
PriceThe official option shown here is €6. Partner options can differ when available, so check the final checkout total and included benefits before paying.
DiscountsChildren and young people under 18 can enter Alte Nationalgalerie free of charge, but they must present the relevant proof at the entrance. A 50% reduced rate is available for schoolchildren, apprentices, students, volunteers, people receiving ALG I benefits and visitors with a severe disability of at least 50%, with valid identification required. Free or reduced admission may differ for special exhibitions, and groups of 10 or more must be registered in advance.
Planning your visit
Alte Nationalgalerie, also known as the Old National Gallery, is the original home of the Nationalgalerie within the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin on Berlin’s Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple-like building was designed by Friedrich August Stüler and opened in 1876, making its architecture part of the visit.
Inside, the collection focuses on 19th-century art, with galleries spanning Neoclassicism and Romanticism through Impressionism and later modern movements. Look for Caspar David Friedrich’s The Monk by the Sea, Adolph Menzel’s The Iron Rolling Mill, Édouard Manet’s paintings, Claude Monet’s works and sculptures by Auguste Rodin. The Princesses Group by Schadow is another notable highlight associated with the collection.
The visitor entrance is on Bodestraße, 10178 Berlin. U-Bahn station Museumsinsel is the closest public-transport stop, while Hackescher Markt S-Bahn and Friedrichstraße S-Bahn are practical alternatives; trams also stop at Am Kupfergraben and Hackescher Markt. The building has partial barrier-free access, so visitors who need step-free routes should review the floor plan before arrival. An audio guide is available through the museum app.
Alte Nationalgalerie tickets can be arranged as a standalone visit or through broader products such as the Museum Pass Berlin and Museumsinsel Day Ticket. Museum Pass Berlin holders are required to book a separate time-slot ticket, while the museum normally opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 and is closed on Mondays.
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Concrete caveats: security, bags, cancellation, time slots.
- The €6 “Zuzahlung mit Jahreskarte CLASSIC + BASIC, Museumspass, WelcomeCard all incl. oder MI” is a surcharge for qualifying passes or cards, not a standalone admission ticket.
- Backpacks, bags larger than 30 × 20 × 10 cm, umbrellas, camera cases, tripods and other bulky or sharp items must go to the cloakroom or a locker; items larger than carry-on luggage cannot be accommodated.
- Online booking can avoid waiting at the ticket counter, but it does not remove the museum’s cloakroom, bag-storage or admission checks.
- Groups of 10 or more must be booked at least two weeks in advance and incur a €10 booking fee per group in addition to admission.
- Large special exhibitions may use timed-entry tickets, so access to an exhibition can have an additional time-slot requirement even when the museum admission itself is valid.
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask most.
What does the €6 “Zuzahlung mit Jahreskarte CLASSIC + BASIC, Museumspass, WelcomeCard all incl. oder MI” ticket cover?
It is a surcharge ticket for holders of the named annual passes, Museum Pass, Berlin WelcomeCard All Inclusive or Museum Island ticket; it is not a standard full-price admission ticket for visitors without one of those benefits.
Can I use a mobile ticket at Alte Nationalgalerie, and do I need a time slot?
Online tickets are recommended because they help you avoid waiting at the ticket counter. Pass holders using the listed surcharge ticket must book a time-slot ticket in advance, so keep the mobile confirmation ready for scanning.
Can I cancel the ticket or get a refund?
Cancellation and refund rights depend on the booking terms shown at checkout. Do not assume that a pass-related surcharge ticket can be cancelled or changed after purchase.
Is buying from the official seller better than using a partner?
The available offer is sold by Official site and clearly states the qualifying passes and €6 surcharge. Buying from the official seller is the clearest choice when you already hold one of those passes; always verify the final total and inclusions if another seller is shown.
What should I know about bags and security at Alte Nationalgalerie?
The museum floor plan shows a cloakroom and lockers, so visitors with bulky belongings should be prepared to store them. A ticket does not guarantee that you can bypass bag checks or other security procedures at admission.
What happens if I arrive late for my time slot?
The official visitor information does not promise a general late-arrival grace period. If your ticket has a timed entry, arrive within the stated window and ask venue staff before the slot expires.
Do free or reduced visitors need a separate reservation?
Free or reduced admission is not automatically granted by this €6 surcharge ticket. Visitors relying on a pass, concession or free-entry entitlement should reserve the required ticket or time slot for their specific eligibility and bring the supporting proof.
Where is the main bottleneck when visiting Alte Nationalgalerie?
The most avoidable delay is usually at the ticket counter, which is why the museum recommends booking online in advance. After that, allow time for any admission or security checks even when you already have a mobile ticket.
