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Brandenburg Gate illuminated at night, Berlin WelcomeCard experience.
Berlin WelcomeCard attractions list with free museums access and unlimited public transport options.
Berlin WelcomeCard with public transport map and landmarks.
Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin showcasing classical art collections.
Berlin WelcomeCard with view of Altes Museum's neoclassical facade.
Bode Museum exterior view included in Berlin WelcomeCard tour.
Berlin WelcomeCard with view of Neues Museum entrance.
Pergamon Museum entrance with Berlin WelcomeCard signage.
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  • Enjoy 50% discounted access to 170+ attractions, city tours, and public transport with this 72-hour Berlin WelcomeCard.

  • Gain free entry to the five museums of Museum Island, including the Altes Museum, Bode-Museum, Neues Museum, and more!

  • Explore top landmarks across Berlin, such as Madame Tussauds Berlin, Berliner Dom, Studio of Wonders, and others for a discounted fee.

  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience with one printed ticket and skip long ticketing queues.

  • Choose between unlimited access to the Berlin AB or ABC fare zones and make the best of the city’s public transportation network.

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  • Enjoy 50% discounted access to 170+ attractions, city tours, and public transport with this 72-hour Berlin WelcomeCard.

  • Gain free entry to the five museums of Museum Island, including the Altes Museum, Bode-Museum, Neues Museum, and more!

  • Explore top landmarks across Berlin, such as Madame Tussauds Berlin, Berliner Dom, Studio of Wonders, and others for a discounted fee.

  • Enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience with one printed ticket and skip long ticketing queues.

  • Choose between unlimited access to the Berlin AB or ABC fare zones and make the best of the city’s public transportation network.

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€59.50
Exterior view of Alte Nationalgalerie
Exterior view of Alte Nationalgalerie
A visitor viewing the paintings at Altenational Galerie, Berlin
Interiors of Alte Nationalgalerie
Inside view of the dome of Alte Nationalgalerie
Sculpture of Hercules with the Nemean lion (1878) by Max Klein at Alte Nationalgalerie on Museum Island in Berlin
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  • Bypass the crowds and get direct entry into Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie, home to a permanent exhibition of Europe’s finest art pieces from the 19th-century.

  • With skip-the-line access, dive straight into works from Classicism, Romanticism, and early Modernity, exploring Menzel’s paintings, Friedrich’s landscapes, and Rodin’s sculptures at your pace.

  • An audio guide is included in the ticket, giving you insights into masterpieces like The Balcony Room, The Iron Rolling Mill, and Princess Group.

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  • Bypass the crowds and get direct entry into Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie, home to a permanent exhibition of Europe’s finest art pieces from the 19th-century.

  • With skip-the-line access, dive straight into works from Classicism, Romanticism, and early Modernity, exploring Menzel’s paintings, Friedrich’s landscapes, and Rodin’s sculptures at your pace.

  • An audio guide is included in the ticket, giving you insights into masterpieces like The Balcony Room, The Iron Rolling Mill, and Princess Group.

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€12
Altes Museum exterior
Exteriors of Neues Museum
Bust of Nefertiti
Visitors interacting with exhibits
Guided tour within museum
Exhibits from the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection
Neupotz Barbarian Treasure exhibit artifacts displayed at Berlin Neues Museum.
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  • Step into the fascinating world of Neues Museum, a neoclassical museum that houses objects from Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cultures.

  • Discover the colorfully painted Bust of Nefertiti and the magnificent Berlin Green Head made of metamorphic rocks, the museum’s undisputed stars.

  • Travel back in time with 19th-century wall paintings depicting scenes from Nordic mythology and Rome’s Germanic northern neighbors.

  • Explore the wealth of iron tools, bronze cauldrons, and silverwater, in the Treasures from the Rhine The Barbarian Treasure of Neupotz exhibit.

  • Fun fact: Neues Meseum’s oldest artifact is not the Bust of Nefertiti but a 700,000-year-old axe head from the Stone Age.

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  • Step into the fascinating world of Neues Museum, a neoclassical museum that houses objects from Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cultures.

  • Discover the colorfully painted Bust of Nefertiti and the magnificent Berlin Green Head made of metamorphic rocks, the museum’s undisputed stars.

  • Travel back in time with 19th-century wall paintings depicting scenes from Nordic mythology and Rome’s Germanic northern neighbors.

  • Explore the wealth of iron tools, bronze cauldrons, and silverwater, in the Treasures from the Rhine The Barbarian Treasure of Neupotz exhibit.

  • Fun fact: Neues Meseum’s oldest artifact is not the Bust of Nefertiti but a 700,000-year-old axe head from the Stone Age.

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€14
Tourists exploring interactive exhibits at the DDR Museum in Berlin, Germany with their admission tickets
Father and children exploring interactive exhibits at DDR Museum, Berlin.
Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at the DDR Museum in Berlin, Germany, showcasing the history and culture of East Germany, included with the DDR Museum Berlin Admission Tickets
DDR Museum exhibit showcasing a vintage East German living room in Berlin.
Visitors exploring interactive exhibit at DDR Museum in Berlin.
Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at the DDR Museum in Berlin, Germany with their admission tickets
Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at the DDR Museum in Berlin, Germany with Admission Tickets
Tourists exploring interactive exhibits at the DDR Museum in Berlin, Germany with their admission tickets
Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at the DDR Museum in Berlin, Germany with their admission tickets
Tourist enjoying a driving simulation at the DDR Museum in Berlin
DDR Museum Berlin Admission Tickets
Tourists exploring exhibits at the DDR Museum in Berlin, a popular destination for history enthusiasts, with admission tickets available online
Interior view of a DDR Museum German Apartment showcasing historical artifacts and furniture, a unique tour experience in Berlin, Germany
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  • Gain a deep understanding of what life was like in Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR).

  • Engage all your senses as you enjoy an immersive experience at the museum.

  • Enjoy access to exhibits that you can touch, hold, and interact with.

  • Explore a fully-furnished DDR flat and drive a Trabant.

  • A fun family experience is guaranteed with interactive games and exhibits suitable for all ages.

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  • Gain a deep understanding of what life was like in Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR).

  • Engage all your senses as you enjoy an immersive experience at the museum.

  • Enjoy access to exhibits that you can touch, hold, and interact with.

  • Explore a fully-furnished DDR flat and drive a Trabant.

  • A fun family experience is guaranteed with interactive games and exhibits suitable for all ages.

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€13.50
Bode Museum at the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
Sculpture above Bode Museum
Visitors at the Bode Museum, Berlin
Frederick II of Prussia, Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau and Hans Joachim von Zieten statues in the Bode Museum on Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
Rich decorated interior of the Bode Museum, Berlin, Germany
Bode Museum at the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
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  • Breeze past those jam-packed entry lines and save time to explore Bode Museum’s world-class sculptures, Byzantine masterpieces, and special exhibitions on numismatics.

  • Skip-the-line access ensures you get straight to the good stuff like Donatello's Pazzi Madonna, Riemenschneider's German masterpieces, and 4,000+ ancient coins—no waiting required!

  • The ticket also includes an audio guide (in English and German) to enhance your understanding of the museum's artifacts and collections.

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  • Breeze past those jam-packed entry lines and save time to explore Bode Museum’s world-class sculptures, Byzantine masterpieces, and special exhibitions on numismatics.

  • Skip-the-line access ensures you get straight to the good stuff like Donatello's Pazzi Madonna, Riemenschneider's German masterpieces, and 4,000+ ancient coins—no waiting required!

  • The ticket also includes an audio guide (in English and German) to enhance your understanding of the museum's artifacts and collections.

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€12
Exterior view of the Altes Museum
Statue outside Altes Museum
Horse with man bronze sculpture on the roof of Altes Museum in Berlin
Guests sitting on the stairs of Altes Museum
Inside Altes Museum
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  • Walk straight into the Altes Museum without wasting time in a long queue and enjoy instant access to ancient treasures from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations.

  • See permanent as well as special exhibitions featuring sculptures like the Berlin Goddess, the Praying Boy, portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra, and over 1,300 ancient coins.

  • Don't miss the museum's neoclassical architecture, with its grand rotunda modeled after Rome's iconic Pantheon.

  • The ticket includes access to an audio guide for most exhibitions, helping you learn the stories behind these ancient artifacts.

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  • Walk straight into the Altes Museum without wasting time in a long queue and enjoy instant access to ancient treasures from Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations.

  • See permanent as well as special exhibitions featuring sculptures like the Berlin Goddess, the Praying Boy, portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra, and over 1,300 ancient coins.

  • Don't miss the museum's neoclassical architecture, with its grand rotunda modeled after Rome's iconic Pantheon.

  • The ticket includes access to an audio guide for most exhibitions, helping you learn the stories behind these ancient artifacts.

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€12
Exterior view of the Neue Nationalgalerie
Inside view of the Neue Nationalgalerie
Artwork by Christian Schad inside Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin
The Skat Players by Otto Dix inside Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin
Exterior view of the Neue Nationalgalerie
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  • Step inside the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin’s temple of modern art, showcasing masterpieces from the 20th century.

  • This ticket includes access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions, showcasing an ever-evolving collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations.

  • Explore works by modern art icons like Picasso, Klee, and Kandinsky, housed in an airy glass-and-steel pavilion that embodies the essence of modernism.

  • Did you know? The Neue Nationalgalerie's floating roof design is an engineering marvel, appearing to hover weightlessly above the glass pavilion.

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  • Step inside the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin’s temple of modern art, showcasing masterpieces from the 20th century.

  • This ticket includes access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions, showcasing an ever-evolving collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations.

  • Explore works by modern art icons like Picasso, Klee, and Kandinsky, housed in an airy glass-and-steel pavilion that embodies the essence of modernism.

  • Did you know? The Neue Nationalgalerie's floating roof design is an engineering marvel, appearing to hover weightlessly above the glass pavilion.

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About Museum Island

Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to five world-class museums, showcasing art and ancient treasures. From the famous Bust of Nefertiti to Egyptian tombs and Romantic-era paintings, this iconic island in central Berlin celebrates creativity and history in a picture-worthy setting along the River Spree.


Address
Museum Island, 10 Berlin, Germany
Year opened
1830
Visitors per year
3000000
Unesco status
1999
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Vittorio

5/5
Thanks to the WelcomeCard Berlin we traveled without any problem on the entire public network (trains, buses, metro) without any time or class restrictions. We also had free access to the Museum Island museums in central Berlin. A simply wonderful thing 😍
Patrizia Vallarino

Patrizia

5/5
Public transportation is great, inclusive, intuitive, every place, every finger is easily accessible in a short time and conveniently. Absolutely the Top
Jürgen Söllner
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Jürgen

5/5
Germany
It did a very good job of showing all facets of life in the GDR. It wasn't much new for me, but it was interesting again
Arianna Magrì

Arianna

5/5
i think it was memorable because i really loved getting to know how the situation in Germany was during the last century, how people lived and faced the countless difficulties during the wartime.

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