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Weekend Tips: What to Do This Weekend in Berlin
October 16 to 18, 2026: Events, festivals, exhibitions and more things to do for your perfect weekend in Berlin. more
Door to History
Blick in die Säulenhalle der Nationalgalerie, 1879 – Gewölbter Museumsgang mit Marmorsäulen, verzierten Kapitellen und Statuen auf Sockeln. Sepia-Fotografie, Architektur im klassischen Stil.
© Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Zentralarchiv
Werner Tübke, Große Wiese, Tafel 4 aus: Frühbürgerliche Revolution in Deutschland, 1979–1981 – Historisches Gemälde mit vielen Menschen in mittelalterlicher Kleidung, die an verschiedenen Szenen teilnehmen, Bibelszenen und Fantasieelemente.
© VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, 2025
Paula Monjé, Deutsches Volksfest im 16. Jahrhundert, 1883 – Historiengemälde eines mittelalterlichen Festes. Im Zentrum eine lächelnde Person in Kleid. Rechts ein Musiker mit Trommel. Viele Menschen im Hintergrund.
© Foto: Andres Kilger
Max Slevogt, Der Sänger Francisco d'Andrade als Don Giovanni in Mozarts Oper, 1912 – Männlich gelesene Person in historischen, rot-weißen Gewändern, hält einen Dolch; dunkle, nachdenklich wirkende Figur mit Hut im Hintergrund. Gemälde.
© Foto: Andres Kilger
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Alte Nationalgalerie, a historic room is being redesigned. It offers a new way to experience the eventful architectural history of the museum.
The Alte Nationalgalerie, part of the Museum Island UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is a unique architectural monument that reflects the diverse history of the collection. As early as 2001, during the general renovation, a historic room on the first exhibition floor was opened to the public. Formerly part of a sculpture hall spanning over 300 m², the room preserves traces of 150 years of architectural history—from the museum’s founding through the installation of the so-called Justi Cabinets to the destruction of World War II.
To mark the anniversary, this room is being redesigned, and the glimpse into the history of the Alte Nationalgalerie is being expanded to include a new cabinet. Visitors can immerse themselves visually in the historic room. The accompanying cabinet offers insights into the collection’s history through three monumental works from the National Gallery. Additionally, visitors are invited to suggest topics in the “My National Gallery” module.
The Alte Nationalgalerie, part of the Museum Island UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, is a unique architectural monument that reflects the diverse history of the collection. As early as 2001, during the general renovation, a historic room on the first exhibition floor was opened to the public. Formerly part of a sculpture hall spanning over 300 m², the room preserves traces of 150 years of architectural history—from the museum’s founding through the installation of the so-called Justi Cabinets to the destruction of World War II.
To mark the anniversary, this room is being redesigned, and the glimpse into the history of the Alte Nationalgalerie is being expanded to include a new cabinet. Visitors can immerse themselves visually in the historic room. The accompanying cabinet offers insights into the collection’s history through three monumental works from the National Gallery. Additionally, visitors are invited to suggest topics in the “My National Gallery” module.
Runtime: from June 2026
Price info: Alte Nationalgalerie all exhibitions
Museum Island + Panorama: 24,00 €
Price: €16.00
Reduced price: €8.00
Reduced price info: Museum Island + Panorama: 12,00 €
Free admission up to the age of 18.
Museum Island + Panorama: 24,00 €
Price: €16.00
Reduced price: €8.00
Reduced price info: Museum Island + Panorama: 12,00 €
Free admission up to the age of 18.
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