All ancient art museums to visit in Berlin

Step back in time with the fascinating collections of 8 ancient art museums in Berlin. Marvel at artifacts, sculptures, and relics from ancient civilizations that tell the story of human history.

Do you have a fascination with ancient history and art? These are the top ancient art museums in Berlin:

  1. Pergamon Museum1

    Pergamon Museum

     Berlin
    The Pergamon Museum in Berlin is one of the largest museums in Germany. The museum showcases some of the world's most important collections of historical artifacts and art. The museum's collections are divided into three main thematic sections. The most iconic one is the Antiquity Collection, which
  2. Gemäldegalerie2

    Gemäldegalerie

     Berlin
    Artworks dating back to the 13th - 18th centuries are on display in the Gemäldegalerie, housed in a fairly modern-looking building. Some of the highlights include works by Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Botticelli. The museum's collections are arranged in a chronological order, making it quite easy to
  3. Samurai Museum Berlin - Peter Janssen Collection3

    Samurai Museum Berlin - Peter Janssen Collection

     Berlin
    The Samurai Museum Berlin is a unique institution that houses a private collection of artifacts and art objects related to the Japanese warrior class. This collection belongs to Peter Janssen, a construction entrepreneur. The museum offers a rare opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the Samurai, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in Japanese history and culture.
  4. Bode Museum4

    Bode Museum

     Berlin
    Built in 1904, the Bode Museum is housed in a historical building and holds collections of ancient art, items from the Byzantine and Gothic eras and the world's largest numismatic collection. After being known as the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum up until 1956, the museum was renamed after its curator -
  5. Kupferstichkabinett Berlin5

    Kupferstichkabinett Berlin

     Berlin
    The Kupferstichkabinett, also known as the Museum of Prints and Drawings, is situated in Berlin, Germany. It forms part of the Berlin State Museums and is located in the Kulturforum on Potsdamer Platz. This location is easily accessible and is a significant cultural hub in the city.
  6. Museum of Asian Art6

    Museum of Asian Art

     Berlin
    The Museum of Asian Art (Museum für Asiatische Kunst) in Berlin houses some 20,000 Asian artifacts, making it one of the largest museums of ancient Asian art in the world. The permanently exhibited collection includes works of art from 4000 BC. to contemporary art. The Museum of Asian Art was one of
  7. Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik7

    Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik

     Berlin
    The Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik of the Free University of Berlin comprises about 2100 casts of Greek and Roman sculpture. Today's exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of the history and manifestations of Greek and Roman sculpture. The chronological arc extends from the Cycladic culture o
  8. Museum of Prints and Drawings8

    Museum of Prints and Drawings

     Berlin
    The Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin (Museum of Prints and Drawings) is a prints museum. The collection of graphic works, drawings, engravings, etchings, watercolors, manuscripts, book illustrations and oil sketches, which is considered one of the four most important collections in the world, comprises