Question 1

What is inside the Altes Museum?

Accepted Answer

Apart from a wide collection of artwork, including fine art, paintings, prints and drawings, the Altes museum is home to some of the best collections such as the Antikensammlung, Collection of Classical Antiquities and Munzkabinett, the Numismatic collection.

Question 2

Which are the top things to see at the Altes Museum?

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1. Ancient Funerary Vases from Apulia: Located on the second floor of the Altes Museum, the exhibition of Ancient Funerary vases are often engraved with scenes from Greek Mythology. There are several collections of these exquisitely preserved vases and other beautiful pottery. Amongst the collection, one of the most striking pieces is a drinking cup, with an extravagant interior image on a Greek figure engraving. 2. Greek and Roman Sculpture: Apart from the marvellous pottery collection, the Altes Museum tickets give you access to some of the most exciting Greek and Roman sculptures. Meet the ‘God of Olympus’ in a Romanesque style rotunda at the entrance. You also get to meet the ‘Warrior of Dodona’, ‘Portraits of Julius Caesar’ and ‘Cleopatra VII’. The best of the Greek and Roman sculptures include the ‘Wounded Amazon’, a part of a collection titled, ‘Ancient Worlds: Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans’.3. Rare Etruscan art: Capturing the essence of the classical Greek and Roman civilization, the Altes Museum Tickets provide you with a chance to experience some rare Etruscan art. You can witness the ‘Capua terra cotta tablet’, with Etruscan text engraved on the same. You also get to see various interesting statues, frescoes, and artefacts.

Question 3

Which are the best collections of the Altes Museum?

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1. Antikensammlung: Also known as the Collection of Classical Antiquities, the origin of this art collection traces back to the electors of Brandenburg and the succeeding Prussian kings, spanning over 350 years. The Antikensammlung collection is diverse and vast, and includes vases, inscriptions, architectural elements, sculptures, bronzes, terracottas, jewellery, glasses and ivory. 2. Munzkabinett: One of the largest coin collections in the world, the Munzkabinett is also known as the Numismatic collection. The coins range from the time period of the 7th Century BC to the 21st century and over 5000 coins and medals of top-notch quality and craftsmanship are displayed in the collection. Amongst a plethora of coins, about 102,000 coins belong to ancient Greece, 50,000 coins belong to the Roman period, 169,000 coins are from European middle age, and over 30,000 coins are from the Islamic era.

Question 4

How much time will it take to visit the Altes Museum?

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To explore the Altes Museum completely, it might take up to two hours approximately. It is recommended to book your Altes Museum tickets online in advance to avoid queues and facilitate a hassle-free entrance.

Question 5

Is it worth visiting the Altes Museum in Berlin?

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For those fond of history, architecture and art, the Altes Museum in Berlin is a must visit. You not only witness a vast collection of classical antiquities, but also get to see the ancient funerary vases from Apulia, Greek and Roman sculpture, and rare Etruscan artwork.

Question 6

Which are the best museums in Berlin?

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1. Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art: One of the recent museums in Germany, and the first street art museum too, the Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art was opened in 2017. Located in the Schoneberg area, this unique museum is a space for ever-changing artwork.2. Pergamonmuseum: One of the top attractions at the Museum Island, the Pergamonmuseum is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and comprises five buildings dedicated to art and archeology. The museum is packed with the collection of treasures from Rome, Greece, and the Middle East, in each separate wing of the Pergamonmuseum respectively. 3. Neues Museum: Popularly known as Berlin’s Egyptian museum , the collection at Neues Museum is filled with artefacts and objects from the Paleoithic period to the Middle ages. The collection includes art, artefacts, statues, vessels, manuscripts on papyrus, and the burial chambers from Egypt from 2500 BC. With over 9000 objects on display, the Neues Museum also houses the ancient “Greek Head” sculpture from Egypt, the “Berlin Gold Hat” and the gold headdress.

Question 7

Which are the best day tours in Berlin that we can book from Thrillophilia?

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Here is the list of best day tours in Berlin that we can book from Thrillophilia:Berlin Bike TourBerlin Segway TourBerlin Craft Beer TourTrabi Safari Tour in BerlinHistorical Walking Tour in BerlinBerlin Off The Beaten Path Walking TourBerlin Bed Bike City TourSpree River & Landwehr Canal Boat TourSeven Lakes Tour from BerlinBerlin Hop on Hop off Bus Tour