To be honest, this museum was much more appealing from the outside than the inside. The building…read moreitself is gorgeous. The items inside...pretty boring. Given the option between this museum and one with modern art, or a science and history museum, I'd go with modern art and science. The cafe there is nice, so that was a plus.

Overpriced at 14 euros. Only go if you are especially interested in religious sculptures and…read morestatues. There are 3 or 4 interesting paintings, though. Don't waste your time; go to the Gemaldegalerie instead! You'll get all the religious art you want there, but the collection of paintings is incredible!

Holy moly is this place a trip! If you like the strange and macabre, this is a place not to miss…read more If you're the type of person who would go to a Freak Show at a carnival, this is your kind of joint. Located in central Berlin I believe on the campus of a medical university is this museum with the largest collection of medical curiosities. And I don't mean photos. I mean jars with deformed stillborn babies and tons of them. Diseased body parts cut into display plates. It's absolutely mind blowing. You will see what diseases you've always heard about but never saw actually do to you, like skin cancer untreated or herpes. It's insane. The museum is cheap but not free. There are 3 stories, but there isn't much to the third floor or the first floor where the exhibits change. The 2nd floor however, is a huge room full of mind blowing specimens. Your mouth will be open. Babies born with no spines. Babies born with no bones in the body. Just crazy stuff. And I'll tell you now you are not allowed to take absolutely any photos on the 2nd floor. They do however sell a book in German that has many photos and text on much of the 2nd floor you can buy for 34 Euros. If you speak English make sure to ask for a translation of the text. For free they will give you one for free when you buy a book. I highly recommend to anyone who likes the weird and bizarre and isn't easily made queasy. You've never seen anything like it.

An amazing museum that had been recommended to me by a professor. It was definitely worth the trek…read moreand small admission fee- even my grandmother loved it (hair balls, skeletons, and tattooed skin together!) The Charite hospital is full of amazing history and stories about early medical practices and oddities. The woman at the desk was extremely helpful. There's an elevator if you need it! The museum is close to the museum of modern art of you want to coordinate plans. Starbucks and lots of small restaurants in the train station next door for a pit stop.

I've come here three times for events -- twice for Postcrossing meetups and once for Comic Invasion…read more-- and I can say it's a great spot for events. The building is old and beautiful and well maintained, with a large open floorplan that's perfect for hosting events. The museum itself is also pretty cool, with dedicated sections about the history of the German post office, things like phones and computers, robots, etc. etc. They have a rule about no backpacks which is kind of weird to me? But they do have lockers and bathrooms. The gift shop is also really cool, with toys, books, postcards, and such. All in all, worth a visit.

Super cool stuff here. Robots and old telephones. My kids loved coming here and there was lots to…read moredo Came here on the Musuem pass so can't speak to how much it's worth it price wise

Although the collection is small, the building is of historical importance. As a fan of WW2, I…read moreenjoyed my time here. The artifacts they do display are very signifcant in the telling of the story. Included are stations which highlight quotes by major players in the war. Easy to get to by following the signs from the S bahn.

The signs on the street list these two things separately:…read more * The Museum of Photography and * The Helmut Newton Museum Follow the signs however, and you'll wind up in the exact same place. They are one and the same and, between the two, The Helmut Newton Museum is the better descriptor. Helmut Newton (RIP) was born in Berlin and left the country at age 18. When he died, a portion of his estate was given over to the creation of this museum. By his own description, Helmut Newton was a hired gun photographer. He was not an art photographer though his fashion and celebrity portraits were most certainly artistic. He was most known for highly sexualized portraits of amazonian models and celebrities in various states of undress and often with a bondage-theme. His portraits are immediately recognizable; what he did he did incredibly well. This museum trades almost exclusively in everything Helmut with seemingly little too silly to display. A replica of his office was probably cutting edge at one time but now it looks dusty and dated. Mannequins, wearing the clothes he wore at various events and shoots, are silly. All of his cameras? Yawn. And the work for which he is not known (collages, landscapes) ought not even be on display; it's not representative of his best work nor is it notable. The Helmut Newton Museum misses an opportunity to become an actual photography museum by focusing so exclusively on the work of Helmut Newton. Though there are things here worth seeing I had the impression that, were I to return, I'd be seeing mostly the same things. For this reason, it seems worth seeing once, either to familiarize one's self with the work of Helmut Newton or to enjoy it again and see some additional things worthy of your time. * For those not familiar with Helmut Newton, focus on the photos of fashion models and celebrities, most taken for publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair. This was his bread and butter and the work for which he became famous. * Also worth seeing: a) a jumpy film featuring Mr. Newton discussing how he likes his fashion models to pose (arms away from the body) and b) the large crop of condolence letters sent from the fashion elite to Helmut's widow upon his death * Lots of provocative photos of fully naked or partially naked women. The Helmut Newton Museum is not a place for prudes.

Wer sich für Fotografie interessiert ist hier genau richtig. Neben anderen sehenswerten…read moreAusstellungen kann man hie auch das Schaffen von Helmut Newton betrachten. Macht mit Fotofreunden doppelt Spaß anzuschauen und darüber zu sprechen! http://www.helmutnewton.com/

This picture gallery is a collection of artworks and sculptures originally amassed by Frederick II…read morein the mid-18th century. As was befitting major artwork collectors of the time, the gallery included pieces by masters such as Rubens, van Dyck, Rembrandt, Raphael, Titian and Guido Reni. Displayed by painting schools, artists were divided into east and west sides of the gallery. Over time the artworks in the collection experienced major changes--in 1830 56 pieces were allocated to what became the Altes Museum, in Berlin, then additional lost or destroyed during WW II. The 62 remaining paintings were subsequently supplemented with more pieces and sculptures in the early 19th century. Built on the site of a former greenhouse, the exterior is modest compared to the ornate gilded finishes and Carrera marble walls and floors on the interior. Paintings are arranged along one wall with windows opposite, and there is a small gallery room at one end featuring some of the smaller scale artwork. November thru April this gallery is closed. During other months of the year, opening hours are 10-5:30pm similar to the other buildings in Sanssouci Park. Tickets for this individual building are €8 regular adult or €6 reduced (for children, seniors, disabled attendees), or can be booked as part of the Sanssouci+ package for €22 regular adult or €17 reduced. There are separate combo or family tickets available online or in-person too. Expect to spend about 20-30 minutes here though with the audio guide (free if I recall correctly) you could probably spend longer listening to more info about the various artworks. The building is not wheelchair accessible. Also if I remember correctly bathrooms are available in the main palace building though not here. Fun fact: in G-maps you can virtually walk thru the gallery.

I always have the need to visit the modern art museums when I'm traveling. I'm curious to see what…read moreis being shown around the world. I decided to visit this one even though it involved an exhibit by Yoko Ono. The building looks like a simple, square building from the exterior. You go downstairs to purchase tickets. It cost $20 Euro. I had to drink all my water. No water bottles allowed around the art exhibits. I checked out the Yoko Ono "experience" first. You know, observer as artist. The audience partakes in taping pieces of broken white ceramic pieces and placing them on a white shelf to be observed. I did not participate. There are exhibits on the first floor and basement levels. More artwork than what I expected. They have a great collection of old and modern art. Many statues outside to observe. They set aside one door to enter and exit. I finished my visit with the interactive installation on the first floor. It had instructions posted before you could enter. The instructions were to take off your shoes and walk through slowly. It was one of those feelings where you actually do become a little disorientated and claustrophobic. My favorite piece.

The is one of the truly great art museums. I mean, it is really-really good…read more Like many museums the exhibits here are in a constant state of flux. Thus, there are always new art-viewing experiences to be had. The art in this museum is housed in a very beautiful, architecturally well-designed, structure. It is quite nice to simply stand outside and view. Plus, there is a lot of outdoor space around this museum. So, you can sit back and take in the day either before you go inside or afterwords. In terms of the interior gallery space, this museum is broken up into numerous rooms. The art is nicely separated by artist or by school of art. It is really a nice experience walking from room to room, taking in the various forms of art and artist that is offered. There is also a very nice curated outdoor art space associated with this museum. There you will see nice sculptures and the like. Overall, this is one of my favorite Art Spots in Berlin. Great Museum showing Great Works of Art!