THINGS TO DO IN BERLIN: JANUARY 2024 - PART 9
Museum Marathon: A Day of Cultural Exploration
Berlin is a city of culture, history, and diversity. It has over 170 museums, covering a wide range of topics and eras. If you are looking for a fun and educational way to spend a day in Berlin, why not try a museum marathon? You can visit some of the most famous and fascinating museums in the city, and learn more about the world and yourself. Here are some suggestions for your museum marathon, but feel free to mix and match according to your interests and preferences.
Start with the Museum Island
The Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest museum ensemble in the world. It consists of five museums, each with its own unique collection and architecture. You can start your museum marathon with the Pergamon Museum, which still has the Panorama open for visitors while the other parts of the museum are closed. Next, you can visit the Neues Museum, which displays Egyptian and prehistoric treasures, including the famous bust of Nefertiti. Then, you can explore the Altes Museum, which showcases classical antiquities from Greece and Rome. After that, you can admire the Alte Nationalgalerie, which exhibits 19th-century paintings and sculptures, such as those by Caspar David Friedrich and Auguste Rodin. Finally, you can end your Museum Island tour with the Bode Museum, which features Byzantine and medieval art, as well as a contemporary art intervention by Theodoulos Polyviou.
Have a lunch break at the Deutschlandmuseum
After visiting the Museum Island, you might be hungry and ready for a break. You can head to the Deutschlandmuseum, which is a new museum that opened in 2023 in the heart of Berlin. The Deutschlandmuseum is an immersive, interactive, and multimedia experience that tells the story of Germany from the Middle Ages to the present day. You can learn about the history, culture, and politics of Germany, as well as its role in Europe and the world. The museum also has a café and a restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious meal and a panoramic view of the city.
Continue with the Cold War Museum and the DDR Museum
After lunch, you can resume your museum marathon with two museums that focus on the recent history of Berlin and Germany: the Cold War Museum and the DDR Museum. The Cold War Museum is a digital, interactive, and multimedia museum that immerses you in the international history of the Cold War. You can learn about the causes, events, and consequences of the Cold War, as well as the lives of the people who experienced it. You can also see original objects and documents from the Cold War era, such as a piece of the Berlin Wall and a nuclear bomb shelter. The DDR Museum is a hands-on and immersive museum that lets you experience life in the former East Germany. You can explore a reconstructed apartment, a Trabant car, and a prison cell, as well as learn about the politics, economy, and culture of the socialist state.
End with the Fotografiska Berlin and the Samurai Museum
After visiting the Cold War Museum and the DDR Museum, you might be in the mood for some art and culture from different parts of the world. You can end your museum marathon with the Fotografiska Berlin and the Samurai Museum. The Fotografiska Berlin is a branch of the Swedish photo museum that opened in 2023 in Berlin. It exhibits contemporary photography from various genres and perspectives, as well as hosts events and workshops. You can see the works of renowned and emerging photographers, such as Annie Leibovitz, Martin Parr, and Vivian Maier. The Samurai Museum is Europe’s first museum for samurai art, which opened in 2023 in Berlin. It displays a collection of samurai armor, weapons, and artifacts, as well as offers guided tours and demonstrations. You can learn about the history, culture, and philosophy of the samurai, as well as admire their craftsmanship and aesthetics.
Meet new people and explore together with Flock app
If you want to make your museum marathon more social and fun, you can use the Flock app to meet new people and explore together. You can also use Flock to connect with other travelers and locals in Berlin, and discover more things to do in the city.
Enjoy your museum marathon in Berlin!
Berlin is a city that never ceases to amaze and inspire. It has so much to offer for museum enthusiasts, from ancient to modern, from local to global, from art to science. A museum marathon is a great way to experience the richness and diversity of Berlin’s culture and history, and to have a memorable and educational day. Whether you go solo or with a group, you are sure to find something that interests and intrigues you. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your Flock app and start your museum marathon in Berlin today!
