Gemäldegalerie, Berlin Museum
Major Berlin museum housing European old master paintings
Berlin's Gemäldegalerie houses European paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, attracting art historians and visitors who come to see works by Rembrandt, Titian and other Old Masters.
Gemäldegalerie, Berlin at a Glance#
Address: Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin, Germany (on Kulturforum)
Website: https://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/gemaeldegalerie/home/
Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm (closed Mondays; check for special hours)
Admission: €12-€14 adult (prices may vary; special exhibitions extra)
About Gemäldegalerie, Berlin#
The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin is a major museum specializing in European paintings from the late Middle Ages through the Baroque and early modern periods. The collection is one of the principal Old Master picture galleries in Germany.
The collection grew from royal and state holdings during the 19th century and was later reassembled and rehoused in postwar Berlin; the present display aims to reunite and present works across historical schools within a single museum framework.
Situated at the Kulturforum on Potsdamer Straße near Tiergarten in central Berlin, the museum is part of a cluster of cultural institutions and is accessible by public transport from the city center.
- Collection scope: Houses a concentrated collection of European paintings from roughly the 13th to the 18th centuries, arranged by region and period for comparative viewing.
What to See#
- Italian and southern European galleries: Galleries focused on Italian and southern European painting from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, featuring works by Titian and other Italian masters.
- Northern and Germanic galleries: Northern and Germanic collections displaying panels and altarpieces from the medieval and Renaissance periods, including works by Albrecht Dürer.
- Dutch and Flemish galleries: Dutch Golden Age displays with paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and other 17th-century Dutch artists.
How to Get to Gemäldegalerie, Berlin#
The Kulturforum is near Potsdamer Platz. Take the S‑Bahn to Potsdamer Platz or the U2 to Potsdamer Platz; from there the Gemäldegalerie is a short walk.
Tips for Visiting Gemäldegalerie, Berlin#
- Arrive early on weekdays to avoid queues at the most famous Old Master rooms.
- Look for less heralded works by Flemish and Dutch painters-these galleries are often calmer and revealing.
- Buy a Museum Card or combined ticket if visiting multiple state museums in Berlin for savings.
Best Time to Visit Gemäldegalerie, Berlin#
Good year‑round; weekdays in shoulder seasons are best for quieter galleries.
Weather & Climate near Gemäldegalerie, Berlin#
Gemäldegalerie, Berlin's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (568 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 4° | -2° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 9° | 2° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 14° | 7° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 20° | 14° | 52 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 66 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 19° | 15° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 8° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 7° | 2° | 44 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 0° - 4° | -2° | 56 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
