Bode Museum Tickets
Purchasing Bode Museum tickets online provides a seamless entry to one of Berlin's most famous cultural landmarks. Located on the northern tip of Museum Island, this historic museum houses a renowned collection of sculpture, Byzantine art, and ancient coins.
Book your ticket to visit the Bode Museum
Other things to do in Berlin near the Bode Museum
What can you see at the Bode Museum?
The Sculpture Collection
The Sculpture Collection displays carvings spanning the Middle Ages to the late 18th century. In the Small Dome Hall, visitors examine Jean-Baptiste Pigalle’s marble sculpture Mercury, commissioned by Louis XV for Frederick the Great in 1748. The galleries also showcase Donatello’s relief The Pazzi Madonna, illustrating early Italian Renaissance perspective, alongside wooden carvings by Tilman Riemenschneider. Andreas Schlüter’s equestrian statue of the Great Elector dominates the entrance hall.
By presenting these three-dimensional works next to paintings of the same periods, the museum establishes a dialogue between different artistic mediums. This chronological layout guides visitors through the development of European sculpture over several centuries.
What should you know before visiting the Bode Museum?
- Cultural importance: As part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the museum houses a world-renowned collection of European sculpture, Byzantine art, and numismatics.
- Duration of the visit: The museum represents one of the premier must-sees in Berlin, so visitors should reserve at least two hours to explore the collections thoroughly.
- Cloakroom policy: Visitors must store large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas in the lockers or cloakroom. Handbags smaller than A4 size are permitted inside the galleries.
- Photography rules: Photography for private use is allowed throughout the exhibition spaces. However, visitors must not use flash, tripods, or selfie sticks to protect the artwork.
- Food and drink: The museum prohibits eating and drinking inside the exhibition rooms. Visitors can purchase refreshments at the museum café located near the entrance hall.
- Accessibility: The institution provides barrier-free access for all visitors. A wheelchair lift on the side of the entrance staircase allows step-free entry, and elevators connect all exhibition floors. Visitors can borrow wheelchairs and mobility aids at the cloakroom free of charge.
- Access to temporary exhibitions: Please note that basic museum admission only grants access to the permanent collections. Temporary exhibitions require a specific, separate ticket for entry.
Plan your visit in advance
Opening hours
Visitors can plan their visit to the museum by reviewing the weekly operating hours for the galleries:
- Monday: Closed
- Weekdays (Tuesday–Friday): 10:00 to 17:00
- Weekends (Saturday–Sunday): 10:00 to 18:00
The administration closes the facility on Mondays to conduct maintenance and gallery updates. Ticket sales and final admissions end 30 minutes before the daily closing time, ensuring that visitors plan their entry schedules accordingly.
