The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin is the city's principal gallery of European paintings, covering works from the 13th to the 18th century. It is also known in English as the Picture Gallery Berlin. The museum sits at Matthäikirchplatz in the Tiergarten district, within the Kulturforum, a cluster of cultural institutions set close to the Potsdamer Platz area.
The collection is one of the most respected of its kind, and visitors come to see its European old masters arranged in a single, focused sequence. Among the artists represented are Vermeer, Rembrandt and Caravaggio, so the visit offers a clear view of how painting developed across several centuries and several countries.
What a visit offers
- A broad survey of European painting from the 13th to the 18th century
- Works by major names including Vermeer, Rembrandt and Caravaggio
- A location inside the Kulturforum, so other museums and cultural venues are close by
Because the gallery is part of the Kulturforum, it works well as a half-day or full-day stop. Visitors can combine it with the neighbouring institutions and then explore the surrounding streets of central Berlin.
Planning your trip
The address is Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin, Germany. For questions before you go, the museum can be reached by telephone at +49 30 266424242. Check the gallery's own information for current opening times and admission before setting out.
