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The best Berlin Museum Island tickets
The Pergamonmuseum Panorama, the Altes Museum, an audio city tour and the museums' own day ticket; here is which ticket fits you, with honest advice on what is closed, which ticket is cheapest, and what you cannot cancel.
See our 3 picks
The best Berlin Museum Island ticket for most visitors is the museums' own day ticket at €24, which pays off once you visit two museums. It also covers the Pergamonmuseum's panorama exhibition. The Pergamonmuseum itself is closed for construction; its North Wing with the Pergamon Altar reopens on 4 June 2027. Only want the panorama? Tickets start at €14 here, or €12 at the museums' own counter.
Our picks: Museum Island tickets
Two single-museum tickets and one ticket with an audio city tour. The first two cannot be refunded. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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from €14 per person Our top pick Your own pace 4.5 (1,302) reviews on GetYourGuide
"Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama" ticket
Entry to the panorama exhibition at Am Kupfergraben 2: selected Pergamon objects and a 360° panorama of the ancient city. It does not include the Pergamonmuseum or other museums. Under-18s go free but still need a ticket. No backpacks.
Best for Pergamon fans while the main museum is shut
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from €14 per person Your own pace 4.5 (242) reviews on GetYourGuide
Altes Museum ticket
Entry to the Altes Museum, with Greek, Etruscan and Roman art and a coin cabinet. An audio guide works in most rooms; bring headphones. The building is fully wheelchair accessible via the service entrance. No backpacks.
Best for Fans of classical antiquity
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from €25.16 per person Your own pace New, no reviews yet
Altes Museum ticket plus audio city tour
An Altes Museum ticket and a self-guided audio walk through the historic center, both in the WeGoTrip app. No live guide. Bring a charged phone and headphones.
Best for Visitors who want a city walk after the museum
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Museum Island tickets side by side
| Tour | From | Free cancellation | What it covers | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama" ticket | €14 per person | Non-refundable | The panorama only | Pergamon fans while the main museum is shut | The most-reviewed ticket here: 4.5 from 1,302 reviews. |
| Altes Museum ticket | €14 per person | Non-refundable | Altes Museum + audio guide | Fans of classical antiquity | Rated 4.5 from 242 reviews. |
| Altes Museum ticket plus audio city tour | €25.16 per person | Yes | Altes Museum + app city tour | Visitors who want a city walk after the museum | New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet. The only ticket here with free cancellation. |
"Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama" ticket
€14 per personYour own pace 4.5 (1,302)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- What it covers
- The panorama only
- Who it suits
- Pergamon fans while the main museum is shut
- Why we picked it
- The most-reviewed ticket here: 4.5 from 1,302 reviews.
€14 per personYour own pace 4.5 (242)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- What it covers
- Altes Museum + audio guide
- Who it suits
- Fans of classical antiquity
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.5 from 242 reviews.
Altes Museum ticket plus audio city tour
€25.16 per personYour own paceNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- What it covers
- Altes Museum + app city tour
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a city walk after the museum
- Why we picked it
- New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet. The only ticket here with free cancellation.
- All 3 take your own pace.
- None of the 3 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
The Berlin Museum Island pass: the €24 day ticket
The Museumsinsel ticket costs €24 and is valid for one day. The museums say it is worth it if you visit just two venues. It is sold by the museums, online or at the counter, up to four weeks ahead. It is not bookable on GetYourGuide.
Children and young people under 18 get in free. They still need a free ticket, shown with ID at the entrance.
The Berlin WelcomeCard also has a Museum Island version from €62. It runs 72 hours and includes the five museums.
| Ticket | Price | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Museumsinsel day ticket (museums only) | €24 | Museum Island museums + the panorama, one day |
| Panorama at the museums' counter | €12 | The panorama only |
| Panorama ticket here | From €14 | The panorama only |
| Altes Museum ticket here | From €14 | Altes Museum only |
Is the Pergamon Museum open?
No. The Pergamonmuseum has been fully closed for construction since October 2023. Its panorama exhibition next door is open.
Museum Island's Pergamon: what reopens on 4 June 2027
The rebuilt North Wing and central building reopen on 4 June 2027. They hold the Pergamon Altar, the Hellenistic Hall and the Museum of Islamic Art.
The main Near East collection stays in the South Wing. That part is expected to reopen from 2037.
Where is the Ishtar Gate?
The Ishtar Gate and the Processional Way of Babylon are in the Pergamonmuseum. They are not part of the June 2027 reopening.
Pergamon Museum Berlin tickets from December 2026
The museums expect to sell single tickets from December 2026. Group tours can be booked for visits from 8 June 2027.
Pergamon Museum: The Panorama (Das Panorama), open now
The panorama exhibition is at Am Kupfergraben 2, in a separate building near the island. Its official name is "Pergamonmuseum. Das Panorama".
It shows selected Pergamon objects and a 360° panorama by Yadegar Asisi. It opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets at the museums cost €12, or €6 reduced. The €24 day ticket includes it.
The five museums on Museum Island and their hours
Museum Island sits between the Spree River and the Spree Canal in Mitte. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
Not ready to book? Our guide to Berlin museums covers more of the city's collections.
- Altes Museum (1830): Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Neues Museum (1859): Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed 15 to 17 March 2027.
- Alte Nationalgalerie (1871): Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bode-Museum (1904): Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to 8 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pergamonmuseum (1930): closed until 4 June 2027.
The Egyptian collection on Museum Island Berlin
The Egyptian Museum is in the Neues Museum. The bust of Queen Nefertiti stands there in the North Dome Hall.
James-Simon-Galerie
The James-Simon-Galerie stays open, Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It shows "Genghis Khan and the World of the Mongols" until 18 April 2027.
Plan your day around Museum Island
Every museum on the island is closed on Mondays. Plan two museums for one day to get the most from the €24 ticket.
On a Monday, book a Brandenburg Gate tour instead.
Tips for Museum Island
Skip Mondays
All the museums on the island are closed on Mondays.
Book up to 4 weeks ahead
The museums sell day tickets online or at the counter, up to four weeks in advance.
Get a ticket for kids too
Under-18s get in free, but each needs a free ticket and ID.
Leave the backpack
Backpacks are not allowed in the panorama or the Altes Museum.
Museum Island: questions and answers
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