
Alte Nationalgalerie
Alte Nationalgalerie
Berlin, Germany
Collection of Romantic, Impressionist & early Modernist art in an elegant, colonnaded building.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Collection of Romantic, Impressionist & early Modernist art in an elegant, colonnaded building.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Matías Carrasco Jiménez — 2 weeks ago
Visited during the now extinct museum sontag, worth the wait. One of those, yep, one of those. One of those museums that require patience and a clear schedule for the day. I believe that this is the quintessential museum in order to understand Germany’s pre-nazi rule national identity. Crude, realist, sometimes gray, undoubtedly stubborn. But of course, this is just my opinion hehe. Loved it!!!
**★★★★★ StewartGerard — 4 weeks ago
Awesome museum with a fabulous permanent collection and always a great rotating collection! Coat check is free with admission and there is an espresso bar in the cellar! I came here with a dear friend the last days and we just get lost walking around chatting about art and life. It was very busy this past Sunday but normally when I go it’s very chilled and perfect for viewing art! Here are some pics from my journey that I took
**★★★★★ Oliver Christian — a month ago
An amazing museum for classic paintings! Even if you’re not an art nerd, it’s worth visiting, just make sure you have at least 2,5 hours (maybe even 3) to enjoy the paintings.
As a student, my ticket was 8€! Not bad. The reception gentleman was friendly and english accommodating; there are free lockers before (outside) the lobby where you buy tickets.
P.s. I came late in the afternoon around 1,5 hours before closing and I had to wait in line several minutes + I didn’t have enough time to see e
**★★★★☆ Evel — 2 weeks ago
Beautiful museum with a rich collection showcasing german and european art. The architecture of the building itself is very interesting, not to mention the location of the building in an iconic corner of Berlin. I would suggest to plan your visit in a weekday, it tends to be very full in the weekend, especially if there’s a popular special collection. Also it would be wise to take some 1€ coins for the lockers present, because there are no coats or even bags allowed inside and it’s much more con
**★★★★☆ Vidya H — 2 months ago
Alte Nationalgalerie is a truly beautiful gallery, offering a mix of permanent collections and rotating temporary exhibitions — both equally captivating in their own way. The artworks are thoughtfully curated, and the building itself feels like a masterpiece. The surrounding grounds, dotted with sculptures and framed by grand architecture, add to the charm and make the whole area feel serene and almost timeless. It’s the kind of place where everything naturally slows down, inviting you to wander















