Museum · Mitte, Berlin

Bode Museum

Bode Museum
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It forms part of the UNESCO-listed Museum Island in Berlin. The permanent displays cover medieval to Baroque sculpture along with a major coin cabinet. The building's dome hall and restored interiors are also worth noting.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Berlin: History & Nightlife

Visiting Bode Museum: what to know

Tickets
Museum Island day ticket required. Check official website for current prices.
Time needed
Two hours for the main galleries.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid school groups.
Getting there
U6 to Friedrichstraße then five-minute walk across the bridge.

Berlin itineraries with Bode Museum

Day 3 of Berlin: History & Nightlife

Museum Island and Hackesche Höfe

How Bode Museum fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Neues MuseumPergamon Museum
  2. 11:30Bode MuseumBode Museum
  3. 13:00Hackesche HöfeHackesche Höfe
  4. 21:30Bar TausendBar Tausend
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Bode Museum FAQs

What is in the Bode Museum?

European sculpture from the Middle Ages onward, Byzantine art and one of Europe's largest coin collections.

When is the Bode Museum open?

Hours vary by season. Confirm current times on the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin website.

Is the Bode Museum worth visiting?

It offers a focused sculpture collection and quieter rooms than the nearby Pergamon Museum.

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