Museum Island

Berlin is without a doubt one of Germany's most beautiful cities. The infamous Museumsinsel, also known as Museum Island, is one of its many treasures. This pedestrian-friendly district is one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations.

The Museum Island is a museum complex located on the northern tip of Spree Island in Berlin's historic center. It is one of Germany's most popular tourist attractions and one of Europe's most important museum sites. The Museum Island was built by order of the Prussian Kings between 1830 and 1930, according to plans by five architects, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The Altes Museum, Neues Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode-Museum, and Pergamonmuseum are all part of it.

The Berliner Dom is also located here, near the Lustgarten, as Museum Island encompasses all of Spree Island north of the Unter den Linden. The Humboldt Forum museum, which opened in 2020, is housed in the reconstructed Berlin Palace to the south. The Museum Island has been rebuilt and expanded according to a master plan since German reunification. The James Simon Gallery, a new visitor center and art gallery, opened in 2019.

• Location: Berlin
  
• Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM
  
• Entry fee: Approx. INR 1,400/- per person