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Guided tourJahreskarte Kulturforum (alle Ausstellungen)
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Guided tourGemäldegalerie: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour
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per ticket€26
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The official option is listed at 22 EUR, compared with 26 EUR for the GetYourGuide option.
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Lowest price for a broad Kulturforum visitOfficial site — "Jahreskarte Kulturforum (alle Ausstellungen)"The official option is unavailable or you need a last-minute alternativeGetYourGuide — "Gemäldegalerie: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour"Shortest, simplest visit with added interpretationGetYourGuide — "Gemäldegalerie: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour"You want a ticket covering all exhibitions at KulturforumOfficial site — "Jahreskarte Kulturforum (alle Ausstellungen)"You prefer a self-guided audio experience rather than a hosted tourGetYourGuide — "Gemäldegalerie: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour"You are visiting with family members who may need free or reduced admissionOfficial site — "Jahreskarte Kulturforum (alle Ausstellungen)"
Good to know
Practical notes before your visit.
TimingFor a quieter visit, choose a weekday morning, especially Tuesday to Thursday, when Gemäldegalerie opens at 10:00. Gemäldegalerie is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 and closed on Mondays.
EntranceUse the visitor entrance at Johanna-und-Eduard-Arnhold-Platz / Matthäikirchplatz; Gemäldegalerie is wheelchair accessible. Potsdamer Platz is the nearest U-Bahn and S-Bahn stop, with buses serving Potsdamer Brücke, Kulturforum and Philharmonie. Small bags are allowed, but items larger than 30 × 20 × 10 cm must go to the cloakroom, and luggage cannot be accepted, so travel light and allow time for ticket checks and bag storage.
PriceThe official benchmark shown here is €22 for “Jahreskarte Kulturforum (alle Ausstellungen)”, while GetYourGuide lists “Gemäldegalerie: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour” at €26. The partner option includes a self-guided audio tour, so compare the final checkout total and inclusions before buying.
DiscountsChildren and young people up to 18 receive free admission to Gemäldegalerie, but they should obtain a free ticket at the ticket counter or book one in advance; they must present valid proof of eligibility at the entrance. Reduced admission is generally 50% of the standard rate for schoolchildren, students, volunteers, unemployed jobseekers receiving ALG I benefits, and people with severe disabilities of at least 50%, with the required identification. Free and reduced tickets are only valid with the corresponding proof.
Planning your visit
Gemäldegalerie Berlin, also known as the Berlin Picture Gallery, is part of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and presents European Old Masters from the 13th to the 18th century. Highlights include works by Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Albrecht Dürer, Sandro Botticelli, Caravaggio, Peter Paul Rubens and Jan van Eyck.
Look for the mythological painting Amor Vincit Omnia, examples of Dutch Golden Age painting, and galleries devoted to Italian Renaissance art. The collection spans around 1,300 paintings, so a guided museum tour or a multimedia audio guide can help visitors focus on particular artists rather than attempting every room.
A Gemäldegalerie admission ticket provides access during the museum’s visitor hours, which are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with Monday closed. The Berlin Museum Pass is useful for visitors combining Gemäldegalerie with other participating museums, while visitors seeking free admission under 18 should obtain the required free ticket and bring the relevant identification. A skip-the-line ticket should be read carefully to confirm whether it covers only ticket-counter waiting or also includes any admission arrangements.
The visitor address is Matthäikirchplatz 4, beside the Kulturforum. From Potsdamer Platz station, follow signs toward the Kulturforum; the U-Bahn U2 Potsdamer Platz stop is the closest underground connection. The Kulturforum bus stop M48 M85 is another practical arrival point, and the venue provides barrier-free wheelchair access.
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Concrete caveats: security, bags, cancellation, time slots.
- Bags larger than 30 × 20 × 10 cm must be checked at the cloakroom, and luggage cannot be accepted; allow time for storage before entry.
- Use the visitor entrance at Johanna-und-Eduard-Arnhold-Platz / Matthäikirchplatz and allow time to reach the correct Kulturforum entrance.
- The supplied seller rows leave fees and cancellation terms unspecified, so compare the final checkout total and conditions before paying.
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask most.
Do Gemäldegalerie tickets use a timed entry slot?
Gemäldegalerie generally uses day tickets that are valid at any time during opening hours on the selected date, while some special exhibitions may require a time slot. The supplied partner listing does not state a time-slot rule, so verify the voucher details before checkout.
Can I show my Gemäldegalerie ticket on my phone?
The supplied listings do not confirm mobile-ticket acceptance or the required voucher format. Check the final confirmation from the seller and keep the ticket accessible offline in case of poor reception.
Can I cancel or get a refund for a Gemäldegalerie ticket?
Cancellation and refund terms are not stated in the supplied offer details. Check the seller’s final checkout conditions before paying, especially for the limited-availability partner option.
Should I buy from the official seller or a partner for Gemäldegalerie?
The official listing is a Kulturforum annual ticket covering all exhibitions, while the partner listing combines Gemäldegalerie admission with a self-guided audio tour. Choose the official seller for the broader Kulturforum coverage and the partner only if the audio-tour format is more useful to you.
What bags can I bring into Gemäldegalerie?
Small bags are permitted, but items larger than 30 × 20 × 10 cm must be left in the cloakroom or a locker; luggage cannot be accepted. Allow time for bag storage and any admission controls at Gemäldegalerie.
What happens if I arrive late at Gemäldegalerie?
The supplied offer details do not state a late-arrival policy. For a timed product, follow the time shown on the voucher; for any late-arrival exception or missed entry, contact the seller before visiting.
Can children and reduced-admission visitors enter Gemäldegalerie for free?
Children and young people up to age 18 can receive free admission with the required proof, and reduced admission is available to several groups, including students and schoolchildren. Eligible visitors should obtain or book the required free ticket when applicable and present proof at entry; the partner audio-tour listing does not confirm that free or reduced admission is included.
Is the ticket-counter queue the main bottleneck at Gemäldegalerie?
The official visitor information recommends booking online in advance to avoid waiting at the ticket counter. Online booking does not remove the need to follow entry, cloakroom or other visitor controls at Gemäldegalerie.
