Museum Island in 2026
The state museums of Berlin sit together on the island, and the walk from the Gate leads along Unter den Linden.
This guide is independent. It is not run by the Berlin State Museums or by any museum, and prices are in euros as listed in 2026. Hours and prices change, so confirm them before you go.
The big news is the Pergamon Museum. It is closed. The north wing and the central building are announced to reopen on 4 June 2027. The main hall with the Pergamon Altar belongs to that partial opening. Do not plan on the whole building being open then.
For a visit in 2026, the Neues Museum is the house with clear published details. Other houses on the island have their own hours and prices, so look them up before you set out.
Tickets compared
Adult and reduced prices as listed in 2026. The three tickets do not cover the same thing.
| Ticket | Adult | Reduced | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neues Museum | €14 | €7 | One house |
| Museumsinsel ticket | €24 | €12 | Island ticket; check which houses are included |
| Museum Pass | €32 | €16 | 3 consecutive calendar days, more than 30 museums |
| Neues Museum plus a special exhibition | €18 | €9 | Combination listing |
| Special exhibition alone | €14 | €7 | One exhibition |
The combination ticket and the special exhibition price come from an offer list without dates. Check the exhibition period before you buy.
Our picks: Museum Island
A multiple-entry ticket, a guided walk and a pass with museum entry.
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WelcomeCard with Museum Island entry and transport
Once-daily entry to the Museum Island museums that are open, 72 hours of public transport and partner discounts. Special exhibitions can cost extra.
Check availability →Two-hour guided walk around Museum Island
A local guide leads the walk outside the buildings. Museum entries are not listed as included.
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Museum Island multiple-entry ticket
Covers the Bode Museum, Altes Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie and Neues Museum, with the booking fee included. The page contradicts itself on skip-the-line access at the Neues Museum.
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Guided walks, museum tours and city tours that start in central Berlin, with live prices and availability.
The Neues Museum
The one house with full details.
Hours
Regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. The museum is closed on Mondays. A closure from 15 to 17 March 2027 is announced for maintenance.
Entrance
The entrance is through the James-Simon-Galerie on Bodestraße. The nearest underground station is Museumsinsel.
Booking
With a Museumsinsel ticket, the WelcomeCard Museumsinsel or a Museum Pass, you usually need no extra ticket for the Neues Museum. Large special exhibitions can still require timed tickets.
WelcomeCard and passes →The Museum Pass
Three days, many museums, but check the rules.
The Museum Pass is valid for 3 consecutive calendar days and covers more than 30 museums. It mostly covers permanent exhibitions. Special exhibitions can cost extra.
It is a digital pass with a fixed start date. You can buy it up to 4 weeks ahead, and it cannot be cancelled or rebooked. The pass is advertised as having no time slots, but some museums may still ask for one. Check the museum you want before the day, and do not assume that every door opens without a booking.
Children and young people under 18 enter state museums free. Others get a general reduction of 50 percent with proof. That includes pupils, trainees, students, volunteers in a voluntary service, people receiving unemployment benefit (ALG I) and people with a disability rating of 50 or more. Special exhibitions may have their own terms.
Which ticket fits your visit
A simple way to choose.
One house, one visit
If you want only the Neues Museum, the single ticket at €14 is the simple choice. Reduced is €7 with proof.
Several houses in a day
The Museumsinsel ticket at €24 is made for the island. Look at the list of included houses first, because the Pergamon Museum is closed.
Several days of museums
The Museum Pass at €32 runs for 3 calendar days and covers more than 30 museums. It pays off only if you will visit several of them, and it cannot be refunded.
Walking from the Gate to Museum Island
Along Unter den Linden.
Unter den Linden runs for about 1.5 km from the Gate and Pariser Platz toward the Schlossbrücke. On the way you pass Humboldt University, the State Opera, the Neue Wache and the Zeughaus. Museum Island lies at the end of that walk.
A rebuild of the boulevard is planned. A press report from 9 August 2026 expects the work to begin around the end of 2026, in sections until autumn 2029. That is a plan, so expect some building sites on the walk.
Prefer the train? Brandenburger Tor station has the S1, S2, S25, S26 and the U5. A single ticket for zones A and B costs €4.00 in 2026 and is valid for 120 minutes in one direction.
Plan the rest of your visit
More sights on the same walk.
Museum Island: frequently asked questions
Is the Pergamon Museum open?
No. It is closed. The north wing and the central building are announced to reopen on 4 June 2027, including the main hall with the Pergamon Altar. The whole building is not announced to reopen then.
How much does the Neues Museum cost?
€14 for adults and €7 reduced in 2026. The Museumsinsel ticket costs €24 and €12, and the Museum Pass costs €32 and €16. They cover different things, so compare them before you buy.
When is the Neues Museum open?
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays. It is announced to be closed from 15 to 17 March 2027.
Do I need a timed ticket?
With a Museumsinsel ticket, a WelcomeCard Museumsinsel or a Museum Pass, the Neues Museum usually needs no extra ticket. Large special exhibitions can still ask for a time slot.
Do children pay?
Children and young people under 18 enter state museums free. Many other groups get 50 percent off with proof.