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Gemäldegalerie: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Gemäldegalerie is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children and young people up to 18 (with ID); recipients of Bürgergeld, housing benefit and asylum-seeker benefits; a required companion of a severely disabled visitor.
- Otherwise: adult day ticket (paintings 13th-18th century) — €14.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Under-18s are free; pick up the free day ticket at the counter or online.
- The free first-Sunday 'Museumssonntag' ended in December 2024.
- Some paintings are out on loan - the museum lists 'Paintings on Tour' on its site.
- Closed on Mondays and on 24 and 31 December.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children and young people up to 18 (with ID) | under-18s | Proof of age required at the entrance. Same free-admission list also covers e.g. Bürgergeld/benefit recipients, ICOM members and one medically required companion of a severely disabled person. | No |
| Free forFree for recipients of Bürgergeld, housing benefit and asylum-seeker benefits | jobseekers benefit recipients | Present the current benefits notice with photo ID. | No |
| Free forFree for a required companion of a severely disabled visitor | carers of visitors with disabilities | Only where the need for a companion is noted in the disabled pass (Merkzeichen B). The disabled visitor pays the 50% concession rate. | No |
Official prices
Gemäldegalerie ticket prices
| Adult day ticket (paintings 13th-18th century) — Concession €7. With the 'Portraits!' exhibition (16 Oct 2026 - 14 Mar 2027) €16 / concession €8. | €14 |
| Gemäldegalerie + 'Portraits! Surprising Encounters from Botticelli to Lempicka' (concession €8) — Special exhibition until 14 March 2027. | €16 |
| Kulturforum day ticket, all exhibitions (concession €11) | €22 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult day ticket (paintings 13th-18th century)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Public holidays generally as on Sundays; closed 24 and 31 Dec.
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FAQ
Gemäldegalerie: common questions
Is Gemäldegalerie free?
Gemäldegalerie has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children and young people up to 18 (with ID); recipients of Bürgergeld, housing benefit and asylum-seeker benefits; a required companion of a severely disabled visitor. Otherwise the official ticket costs €14.
Who gets free entry to Gemäldegalerie?
Under-18s — proof of age required at the entrance. Same free-admission list also covers e.g. Bürgergeld/benefit recipients, ICOM members and one medically required companion of a severely disabled person.. Jobseekers benefit recipients — present the current benefits notice with photo ID.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — only where the need for a companion is noted in the disabled pass (Merkzeichen B). The disabled visitor pays the 50% concession rate..
How much is a ticket to Gemäldegalerie?
Adult day ticket (paintings 13th-18th century) costs €14 on the official site.
What day is Gemäldegalerie closed?
Gemäldegalerie is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Public holidays generally as on Sundays; closed 24 and 31 Dec.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/gemaeldegalerie/plan-your-visit/concessions-free-admission/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/gemaeldegalerie/plan-your-visit/
- smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/gemaeldegalerie/plan-your-visit/special-opening-hours-during-public-holidays/
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