Museum of Islamic Art

Museum Berlin museum housing Islamic art and historical collections

Within Berlin’s museum complex, the Museum of Islamic Art exhibits ceramics, metalwork, textiles and architectural fragments spanning many centuries of Islamic craftsmanship.

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Museum of Islamic Art
Museum of Islamic Art (part of Pergamonmuseum), Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
52.5208, 13.3964
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https://www.smb.museum/
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (check site for seasonal/extended hours)
Admission included on Pergamonmuseum / Staatliche Museen zu Berlin ticket (check museum site)

How to Get to Museum of Islamic Art #

The Museum of Islamic Art is on Berlin’s Museum Island (Museumsinsel) in central Berlin. You can reach Museum Island on the U5 (Museumsinsel) station or by S‑Bahn to Hackescher Markt/ Friedrichstraße and then walk across to the island (generally a 5-10 minute walk from Hackescher Markt). If driving, follow city-center routes to Bodestraße/Museumsinsel and use nearby public parking garages.

Best Time to Visit Museum of Islamic Art #

Aim for spring or autumn to avoid the summer crowds; winter weekdays are also relatively quiet.

Peak (summer)
June-August · 15-25°C
Visitor numbers rise with international tourism and school holidays, so expect busier galleries and possible lines.
Shoulder (spring/autumn)
April-May, September-October · 8-18°C
Quieter than summer with pleasant city weather-good for combining the museum with nearby attractions.
Low (winter)
November-March · -2-6°C
Indoor attraction sees lower weekday crowds in winter, though weekends and holiday periods can still be busy.

Weather & Climate near Museum of Islamic Art #

Climate

Museum of Islamic Art'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 (578 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 49 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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