Museumsinsel (Museum Island)

The name "Museumsinsel" (or "Museum Island") refers to a collection of five museums, the Berliner Dom cathedral in Baroque style, and sizable gardens gathered on a little island in the River Spree. Each museum, which was constructed between 1830 and 1930, highlights a unique facet of German history and art.

When you go, try to identify which museum houses which piece of art. There is the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Altes Museum, the Neues Museum, the Bode-Museum, and the incredibly popular Pergamonmuseum. Recent visitors reported that the design of the buildings and the well-kept gardens are ideal for a stroll or outdoor picnic, even if you don't have time to see all of the museums.

At the Lustgarten stop on the island, off of the Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station, or off of the Klosterstraße U-Bahn station, you may access Museum Island via bus routes 100, 200, and N2. The Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island contains a three-day access to all the museums on the island, or you can pay separate entrance to each museum. The majority of museums are open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (8 p.m. on Thursdays). Visit the Museum Island website for more information on opening times, admission costs, and details on the exhibitions.

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Address: Bodestraße 1

Website: http://www.museumsinsel-berlin.de/