Gemäldegalerie, Art museum in Kulturforum, Berlin, Germany
The Gemäldegalerie displays over 1,250 European paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries across 72 rooms with a two-kilometer exhibition floor.
Founded in 1830, the museum collection expanded after Berlin became the German Empire capital in 1871 under art historian Wilhelm von Bode's leadership.
The museum arranges artwork chronologically, enabling visitors to explore distinct sections dedicated to Italian, German, and Flemish artistic movements through the centuries.
The museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 10:00 PM on Thursdays, offering audio guides.
Unlike other European national collections formed by royal preferences, this collection emerged through systematic government acquisitions starting in 1815.
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
Inception: 1830
Architects: Hilmer & Sattler und Albrecht, Heinz Hilmer, Christoph Sattler
Official opening: 1830
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Kulturforum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Address: Matthäikirchplatz
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Thursday,Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-22:00
Phone: +4930266424242
Website: http://smb.museum/gg
GPS coordinates: 52.50861,13.36472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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