Bode-Museum
Bode-Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The concept of the museum, which was originally called the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum, can be traced back to Crown Princess Victoria of Prussia, who published her ideas in a memorandum in 1883. It was Wilhelm von Bode who finally put these ground-breaking ideas into practice. In 1897, construction work began at the northern tip of the Museum Island on a museum that was to be devoted to the Renaissance, designed by Eberhard von Ihne. The building was badly damaged in the Second World War. In 1956 it was renamed the Bode-Museum after its first director and spiritual founder. After extensive renovation work, the museum building reopened to the public in autumn 2006.
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Neighborhood: Mitte (Borough)
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- Oranienburger Straße • 5 min walk
- Friedrichstraße • 7 min walk
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- @david_b_lewis38 contributionsterrific building, hodgepodge of collections skews ChristianBode Museum, originally named for Kaiser Friedrich and since renamed for a former director, as part of a post-War renovation and reconfiguration. Although the other museums are adjacent, they don’t connect easily; the Bode is built right onto the water, without accommodation for a path. So we crossed the river north to a local neighborhood and approached the museum from the other side of the Spree. (Note: now I see that the Bode suggests coming from the south-west instead.) It is a grand building, somehow much larger from the inside than the outside, under-attended, and with many small galleries off long hallways, and a variety of collections, all including far too many images of Madonna and Child. Traffic flow was a bit weird; entrances to galleries hard to find. Minimal cafe, but great location for it.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 17, 2023
- Caroline LPLondon, United Kingdom1,685 contributionsByzantine Art!The Bode Museum is an exhibition of Byzantine art. Byzantine art focuses on the expression of religion, specifically orthodox Christianity and the images exhibited were very much controlled by the church when produced. If region is not an interest for you then this museum may not be your thing. I kind of fit into that category as I visited without researching beforehand. I did however think this was an amazing building, with great organisation and it wasn’t packed with tourists (probably because it was January). I spent my visit looking at the expressions posed by the subjects of the sculptures and paintings. Some of which were quite serious, beautiful, ugly old and young . A few that were probably unintentionally comical but that might be my twisted humour! My advice research before visiting.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 21, 2024
- LoïsThe Hague, The Netherlands19 contributionsAmazing.Beautiful museum: the architecture & the collections are worth to see, especially if you’re a fan of, well, sculptures, Byzantine art, medieval, gothic & baroque art, coins- there is just SO MUCH to see. I went specifically to this museum for the project “The Second Glance” and was quite surprised by it. It is a museum which really tries to stay in touch with contemporary society I would say, especially in comparison to other museums as old as this one. So, concluding: would definitely go again.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 6, 2024
- Faye C49 contributionsLarge art museum with lots of sculptures and paintings.Lots of sculptures and religious (catholic/christian mostly) art work. They do offer audio guides which are helpful. I enjoyed browsing and listening to the audio guide. It’s a pretty quiet place, so probably not great for young kids.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 14, 2024
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Joseph I
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Aug 2024 • Solo
The Bode Museum is a gem among Berlin's museums.
The only criticism you can make as a visitor is the locking system for backpacks and bags. Tried to close 3 lockers - after inserting 1 euro - and 2 euro coins. Thought! the coins got stuck and the key wouldn't turn. The museum guards recommend the locking system; ignore the advice and go straight to the cloakroom. Save yourself trouble and euros.
The only criticism you can make as a visitor is the locking system for backpacks and bags. Tried to close 3 lockers - after inserting 1 euro - and 2 euro coins. Thought! the coins got stuck and the key wouldn't turn. The museum guards recommend the locking system; ignore the advice and go straight to the cloakroom. Save yourself trouble and euros.
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Written August 10, 2024
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Lorenzo
Salerno, Italy576 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The museum is very large and requires several hours to visit entirely. The structure is very beautiful and looks more like a palace or a palace rather than a museum, this can be fully perceived from the entrance. Unfortunately, without an audio guide (present at the entrance and free) you cannot understand much since the boxes presenting the various paintings or sculptures are not clear as to what they refer to and above all do not explain anything, only reporting the name of the work itself . I only noticed the presence of the audio guide once inside as other tourists had it, but I had not been told anything by the staff about this possibility. Overall, certainly a nice museum that deserves special attention
Written October 30, 2023
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Luanda Barca
Brasilia, DF136 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Half of the museum is sacred art, part of the art includes Christian Egypt. Another big section of the museum is the numismatic, with very interesting coins. An example is the production of currency in Spain during the Arab occupation.
In addition, there is also a section of Greek art.
In addition, there is also a section of Greek art.
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Written October 3, 2024
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rgl201
100 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This museum has more medieval sculpture (with some Renaissance and Baroque sculpture added for good measure) than I have ever seen in one place. If, like my wife and I, this is what you love, you will find this museum fantastic. If not, skip it. It is certainly the least visited museum on Museum Island. You can avoid the crowds here!
Written June 11, 2023
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opera_fanatic47
Arles-sur-Tech, France282 contributions
May 2023
Well, I couldn't give the Bode Museum a 2. It doesn't merit a "poor" rating. Here's what I strongly feel: This is a museum for specialists. It is most definitely not a museum for the general visitor. Plus, as with most of the other Museuminsel institutions, the presentation is dated and extremely conservative. OK, at least it's not trendy. Here is what it contains: medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque sculpture; Byzantine; and coins. If you're a specialist in any of that stuff, then go. If not, then I would give the Bode Museum a miss.
Written May 28, 2023
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operalover939
Toronto, Canada2,938 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The Bode Museum specializes in statuary from the middle ages to the 18th century, although it also has a number of paintings on the walls. I particularly like the room with the carvings by Tilman Riemenschneider. There is an interesting small exhibition juxtaposing works by Pablo Picasso with other, older Spanish paintings, and the exhibition Klar Text candidly discusses the history of the museum. Also worth noting is the exhibition "Der zweite Blick," which is dispersed throughout the collection and seeks to place women more centrally in the collection. Recommended!
Written September 20, 2023
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@david_b_lewis
38 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Bode Museum, originally named for Kaiser Friedrich and since renamed for a former director, as part of a post-War renovation and reconfiguration. Although the other museums are adjacent, they don’t connect easily; the Bode is built right onto the water, without accommodation for a path. So we crossed the river north to a local neighborhood and approached the museum from the other side of the Spree. (Note: now I see that the Bode suggests coming from the south-west instead.) It is a grand building, somehow much larger from the inside than the outside, under-attended, and with many small galleries off long hallways, and a variety of collections, all including far too many images of Madonna and Child. Traffic flow was a bit weird; entrances to galleries hard to find. Minimal cafe, but great location for it.
Written October 17, 2023
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Caroline LP
London, UK1,685 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The Bode Museum is an exhibition of Byzantine art. Byzantine art focuses on the expression of religion, specifically orthodox Christianity and the images exhibited were very much controlled by the church when produced. If region is not an interest for you then this museum may not be your thing. I kind of fit into that category as I visited without researching beforehand. I did however think this was an amazing building, with great organisation and it wasn’t packed with tourists (probably because it was January). I spent my visit looking at the expressions posed by the subjects of the sculptures and paintings. Some of which were quite serious, beautiful, ugly old and young . A few that were probably unintentionally comical but that might be my twisted humour!
My advice research before visiting.
My advice research before visiting.
Written January 21, 2024
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Las Buganvillas
Cartagena, Colombia914 contributions
Aug 2023
I went principally to see this majestic building for its architecture and grand halls. However, I was taken aback by the fabulous medieval art, especially from Germany, mainly on wood, and some impressive majolica work of de la Robbia family. Amazing numismatic collection, perhaps the biggest in the world, is alone worth the visit.
Written August 12, 2023
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LoĂŻs
The Hague, The Netherlands19 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Beautiful museum: the architecture & the collections are worth to see, especially if you’re a fan of, well, sculptures, Byzantine art, medieval, gothic & baroque art, coins- there is just SO MUCH to see.
I went specifically to this museum for the project “The Second Glance” and was quite surprised by it. It is a museum which really tries to stay in touch with contemporary society I would say, especially in comparison to other museums as old as this one. So, concluding: would definitely go again.
I went specifically to this museum for the project “The Second Glance” and was quite surprised by it. It is a museum which really tries to stay in touch with contemporary society I would say, especially in comparison to other museums as old as this one. So, concluding: would definitely go again.
Written June 6, 2024
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Em qual andar do Bode Museum ficam as esculturas da Idade Média até o século 18?
Written August 21, 2018
I'll be in Berlin for a work trip and will have limited time. Though I'm not a big art buff, I would love to still quickly go through the Bode museum. Would 2 hours be enough? Longer/Shorter? Any tips/suggestions would be great. Thanks!
Written October 16, 2017
Two hours would be perfect, the museum is not so big. It has art/sculpture collections and numismatic collection. One could chose what to look at and what to skip depends on preferences and time frame
Written October 18, 2017
Historical sculpture and painting, the majority of which is Germanic. Focus on Gothic wood carvings, very beautiful. The renaissance and other periods are covered, it is all exceptional examples of the period.
Written February 20, 2016
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