The Alte Nationalgalerie, also known as the Old National Gallery, is a 19th-century art museum in Berlin, Germany. It stands at Bodestraße 1-3, 10178 Berlin, and its building resembles a classical temple, a design that fits its role as a home for art of the period it presents.
What you will see
The museum's collection brings together several strands of 19th-century art:
- German Romantic paintings, reflecting the mood and landscapes of the Romantic movement in Germany.
- French Impressionist works, showing the new approach to light and colour that transformed painting in France.
- Sculptures, which add a three-dimensional counterpart to the paintings on the walls.
Together these make the museum a useful place to compare how artists in different countries responded to the same century.
Planning your visit
The gallery is best suited to visitors who enjoy European painting and sculpture of the 1800s, and to anyone wanting to see how German and French art of that era differ and overlap. For opening hours, tickets and current exhibitions, you can call the museum on +49 30 266424242 before you go.
Its address places it in central Berlin, so it pairs naturally with a walk through the surrounding historic district, where other museums and the river are close by. Allow time to move slowly through the rooms, since the collection rewards close looking.