Top 5 Must-See Activities in Berlin

These are the most famous Berlin tourist attractions & sight tours which sees thousands and millions of visitors each year:


Berlin Contemporary Art Galleries

Berlin is home to more than a hundred museums so it’s no wonder why this city is considered a treasure trove for lovers of culture, history, and the arts. As one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Berlin offers all kinds of museums for the art lovers – from the acclaimed Dahlem Museum Complex to the historical wonders of the Pergamon Museum, deciding which museum to visit might be a bit daunting. But fret not, for we’ve rounded up some of the best Berlin museums that every art lover should not fail to visit.

Top Berlin Art Galleries

Best Berlin Museums

The Pergamon Museum

As the centrepiece of Berlin’s Museum Island District, Pergamon Museum is no doubt, Berlin’s most famous museum. This museum was opened in 1930 and houses an impressive collection of full-size reconstruction of different ancient buildings. All in all, the museum houses three different collections, the Vorderasiatisches, Antikensammlung Museum and the Museum für Islamische Kunst.

Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island (Including Public Transport & Discounts)

1. Berlin WelcomeCard Museum Island (Including Public Transport & Discounts)

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  • Discovering Berlin has never been this enjoyable as this allow up to 72 hours of unlimited tour to witness Berlin museums.
  • This welcome card allows you to tour more than 200 attractions such as another UNESCO World Heritage spot.
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The Dahlem Museum Complex

The Dahlem Museum Complex is like three museums in one. It consists of the Museum of Ethnography, Asian Art Museum, and the Museum of European Culture. It’s home to Germany’s most significant collections of artefacts and treasures, including the world’s largest collection of European arts and crafts.

Fast track Madame Tussauds and AquaDom & SEA LIFE

2. Fast track Madame Tussauds and AquaDom & SEA LIFE

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  • The combo ticket that allows its holders to circumvent long queues at two of the top attractions of the German capital.
  • Madame Tussauds is a museum of wax figures, allowing visitors to get personal with their role models.
  • AquaDom & SEA LIFE exhibits a wide array of aquatic species.
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The Neues Museum

If you’re fascinated with Egyptian history and culture, the Neues Museum is the best museum for you to visit. It features a numerous collection of important artefacts from Egypt’s past as well as a remarkable Papyrus Collection. Neues Museum is also home to the Collection of Classical Antiquities and the Museum of Pre- and Early History.

Berlin Dungeon Admission Ticket

3. Berlin Dungeon Admission Ticket

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  • A scary journey through the Berlin past that is about 800 years long.
  • The introduction of some of the city's most notorious residents in an unsettling environment.
  • Priority entry allows visitors to circumvent long queues.
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The Gemäldegalerie

The Gemäldegalerie is where you will find the main collections of the Berlin State Museum. It’s highly regarded for having the world’s leading collections of European paintings that date back to the middle Ages up until the Neo-Classical Period.

Illuseum Berlin admission ticket

4. Illuseum Berlin admission ticket

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  • Welcome to the Illuseum Berlin. We will fool your senses and fool you. Visit us and find out that nothing is what it seems. Walk into the Illuseum Berlin! A place where nothing is as it is and where fun, entertainment and creativity take center stage.

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Museum of Decorative Arts (Kunstgewerbemuseum)

The Museum of Applied Arts of Berlin was established in 1868. It’s one of Berlin’s most significant and highly regarded art galleries of all time. It displays a huge collection of European arts from the Middle Ages up until the present.

Tickets for Neue Nationalgalerie with Self-Guided City Tours

5. Tickets for Neue Nationalgalerie with Self-Guided City Tours

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  • Visit the recently refurbished Neue Nationalgalerie, a masterpiece of modernist architecture.
    Admire the permanent collection composed of 20th-century art from some of art's greatest figures.

    Complete your experience with 2 self-guided tours in Berlin, among which are:

    - A walk around the historical City Center
    - Street art of...
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The New National Gallery is an impressive art gallery that’s housed in steel and glass structure built in 1968. It features a square hall and a beautiful terrace that displays a remarkable collection of sculptures by famous artists Henry Moore and Alexander Calder.

Jewish Museum Ticket in Berlin and Access to Self-Guided City Tours

6. Jewish Museum Ticket in Berlin and Access to Self-Guided City Tours

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  • Discover one of the world's most unique, symbolic, and ingeniously designed museum experiences.

    Be immersed in art installations and learn the complex and multi-faceted history of Jewish cultural identity.

    Gain access to the Diaspora Garden, the library, and reading room, which serve as tranquil spaces for reflection.

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Tickets for DDR Museum with Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

7. Tickets for DDR Museum with Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

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  • See over 130 restored motorbikes, scooters, mopeds and trailers spanning 40 years of DDR two-wheeler production.

    See an extensive selection of DDR two-wheelers on two floors in the historic viaduct arches, just a 5-minute walk from the DDR Museum.

    Complete your experience with 2 self-guided tours in Berlin, among which are:

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Tickets for BODY WORLDS with Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

8. Tickets for BODY WORLDS with Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

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  • Take a peek under the hood of the human body and witness the extraordinary processes that are taking place every second within your own body.

    See the real-life difference between healthy organs and unhealthy ones, and inform your own lifestyle accordingly!

    Complete your experience with 2 self-guided tours in Berlin, among which...
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Skip The Line for Alte Nationalgalerie with Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

9. Skip The Line for Alte Nationalgalerie with Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

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  • Marvel at a building that could only be described as the beautiful lovechild of a church, a temple and a theater.

    Check out mesmerizing paintings and sculptures like Adolph von Menzel’s The Iron Rolling Mill and Louis Sussmann-Hellborn’s Sleeping Beauty.

    Complete your experience with a surprise bonus.
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Skip The Line tickets to Pergamon Museum with Self-Guided Berlin Tours

10. Skip The Line tickets to Pergamon Museum with Self-Guided Berlin Tours

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  • Take a trip back in time with the Pergamon's huge collection of art, architecture and artifacts from the ancient world.

    Complete your experience with 2 self-guided tours in Berlin, among which are:

    - A walk around the historical City Center
    - Street art of Berlin

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Neues Museum Ticket with 2 Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

11. Neues Museum Ticket with 2 Self-Guided Tours in Berlin

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  • Get a unique insight into the development of prehistoric cultures from the Middle East to the Atlantic, from North Africa to Scandinavia. See highlights like the famous bust of Nefertiti, the Green Head as well as Priam's Treasure from Heinrich Schliemann's collection.

    Complete your experience with 2 self-guided tours in Berlin, among which...
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Berlin Little Big City Museum Ticket with 2 Self-guided Berlin Tour

12. Berlin Little Big City Museum Ticket with 2 Self-guided Berlin Tour

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  • One of Berlin's newest attractions, Little BIG City Berlin gives visitors the chance to inspect all of Berlin - now and throughout its past! With 750 years of history lovingly recreated in 1:24 scale, the whole city comes to life. From the Middle Ages through WWII, to modern times, there's so much history here - all in minute detail.

    Little...
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Tickets for Madame Tussauds Berlin with 2 Self-Guided Tours

13. Tickets for Madame Tussauds Berlin with 2 Self-Guided Tours

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  • Take endless selfies with over 120 wax figures - including Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner, and many other celebs not named Taylor! Musicians, actors, sports stars, politicians, and great thinkers are all here. Many are globally famous, and others will give you a window into the cultural life of Germany.

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Conclusion

So these are some of the best museums in Berlin. If you’re wondering which art museum to visit, the list above should get you covered. You can both save time and money by booking the Berlin tours and attractions tickets. If you wanted a more convenient way to see Berlin, including the museums mentioned above, then check out the Berlin hop on hop off bus.