Museum Barberini

Museum Barberini is an art museum in the Innenstadt district of Potsdam, Germany, housed in a reconstructed sandstone palace. The collection ranges from the Impressionist era to contemporary art, displayed across bright rooms with high ceilings and parquet floors.

The original palace from the 18th century was destroyed in World War II and remained a ruin for decades. Reconstruction took place between 2013 and 2016, with the facade rebuilt according to historical plans while the interior was designed as a modern exhibition space.

The name comes from the Roman Palazzo Barberini, as Frederick II wanted to bring a touch of Italian architecture to Potsdam. The building stands on the Alter Markt and combines baroque forms with modern exhibition rooms spread across three floors, hosting rotating art displays.

The entrance is located on the eastern side of the building, directly on the Alter Markt, and is accessible without barriers. The rooms are air-conditioned and offer seating on each floor, making longer visits comfortable.

The windows on the top floor offer a direct view of the dome of the Nikolaikirche and the Alter Markt. On sunny days, daylight streams through the large windows and illuminates the paintings naturally, which is not the case in many other museums.

Location: Potsdam

Inception: 2016

Founders: Hasso Plattner

Architects: Hilmer & Sattler und Albrecht

Official opening: January 20, 2017

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Charge: 14.00 EUR/person;10.00 EUR/disabled;We-Mo,PH 18:00-19:00 8.00 EUR/person;We-Mo,PH 18:00-19:00 6.00 EUR/disabled

Made from material: sandstone

Operator: Museum Barberini gGmbH

Address: Alter Markt, Humboldtstraße 5–6

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday,Holidays 10:00-19:00; Tuesday off; Thursday[1] 10:00-21:00

Phone: +49331236014499

Website: http://museum-barberini.com

GPS coordinates: 52.39517,13.06228

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:30