Berlin's CulTouren
Berlin disposes more than a 150 museums and memorial sights, without counting the great variety of exhibitions in galleries. One finds several mu-seums at a single location, for instants at the „Museumsinsel“ in “Mitte”, at the “Kulturforum” in “Tiergarten” or at the “Museen Dahlem”.
There is no summer break: During the " Berliner Museumssommer", a top quality program with Open Air events, concerts and theatre performances finds place in museums, castles and gardens during July and August.
A very special event is the “Lange Nacht der Museen” (long night of the museums), which takes place once in the winter and once in the summer. More than 100 museums are open until midnight and offer special guided tours and events.
Our tip: On Mondays, many museums are closed, but there are also excep-
tions. Therefore, it’s advised to enquire by phone or look up the opening times in the event magazines “Tipp” or “Zitty”.
A small selection:
Denkmal Deutscher Widerstand
In the former supreme command of the Wehrmacht, the "Bendler Block“, the resistance to Hitler formed up. In 1968, a memorial and learning place was established here. Its exhibition describes the resistance against the National Socialists from all political aspects..Mo-Fr 9-18 hours, Sa/Su 9-13 hours
Stauffenbergstr. 13-14, Tiergarten
phone +49 (0)30 265542202
U- (underground) station Kurfürstenstraße
Jüdisches Museum
It was established 2001 in the spectacular Liebekind building. Since then, it became one of the most frequented museums in Germany: its expedition guides through two millennia German-Jewish history: www.jmberlin.deMo 10-22 hours,Tu-Su 10-20 hours
Lindenstraße 9-14,
10969 Berlin Kreuzberg
phone: +49 (0)30 30878568
U-stations Hallesches Tor, Kochstraße
bus 129, 341, 240
Neue Nationalgalerie Kulturforum
The steel and glass hall was built 1965-1968 following designs made by “Mies van der Rohe”. It is part of the “Kultur Forum” (culture forum). It is de-dicated to the art of the 20th century. You can find here works of Edward Munch, George Grosz, Max Beckmann and Max Ernst among others.
Tu, We, Fr, 10-18 hours, Th 10-22 hours, Sa/Su 11-18 hours
Neue Potsdamer Straße 50,
phone.+49 (0)30 2662662
U-/S- (suburban train) station Potsdamer Platz, bus 129,
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Experience here the history of technology and the technology of the future with your own hands. In the “Science Centre “, one of the largest in Europe, some 250 available experiments help to understand the physical phenomena of our live and our environment.Tu-Fr 9-17:30 hours, Sa/Su 10-18 hours
Trebbiner Straße 9, Kreuzberg
phone: +49 (0)30 902540
U-stations Gleisdreieck, Möckernbrücke, S-station Anhalter Bahnhof, bus 129, 248
Pergamonmuseum Museumsinsel
The largest and most important museum on the “Museums Insel” (museum island) includes several individual museums such as: The Collection of Antiques, the Near Eastern museum and the museum for Islamic Art. The absolute highlight of the Collection of Antiques is the world-famous Pergamon Altar.Tu-We, Fr-Su, 10-18 hours, Th 10-22 hours
Am Kupfergraben, Mitte
phone: +49 (0)30 20905555
U-station Friedrichstraße, bus 100
Alte Nationalgalerie Museumsinsel
Exposed are paintings and sculptures of the 19th century, primarily artists from Berlin and French impressionists, with a main emphasis on the works of Adolph Menzels, among others..Tu-Fr, 10-18 hours
Bodestraße 1-3, Mitte
phone: +49 (0)30 20905555
U-station Friedrichstraße, bus 100
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