We started at the “Altes Museum” (old building, collection of old things), not to be confused with the “Neues Museum” (newer building, collection of old things) or the “Alte Nationalgalerie” (old building, older collections). Just to complete the Punnet Square, there is also the “Neue Nationalgalerie” (newer building, newer collections). On Museum Island, in Lustgarten Park, next to Berliner Dom church, across plaza from Humboldt Forum. The collection includes Greek, Roman, and Etruscan statues and goods. Note: the upstairs oddly opens an hour later than the rest of the museum. Fun fact: there are several Greek pots done by a particular painter (of the figures on the pots) who is anonymous but has a recognizable style; he (presumably) has been dubbed the “Berlin Painter” specifically because of the pots on display here.

This museum is absolutely stunning, and one of the most interesting ones on the island. Specialising in Greek artifices, it's a haven for anyone into mythology. Stunning pieces and a gorgeous circle room in the middle. Not bad prices, especially with student discount!

The museum was really great, with a clear list of rules when you walk in, approachable and friendly staff, and a beautiful collection (with both English and German descriptions). Though not as extensive as, say, the Louvre or the British Museum, the displays were very informative and laid out in an easily navigable way. Something that really appealed to me was their transparency in addressing the provenance of the items in the museum’s collection, as well as how programs are underway to confirm their origins and manner of acquisition. All in all I would absolutely recommend that people (who are interested in history, of course) visit the Altes Museum.

We spent an afternoon here looking at the Greek and Roman exhibits and especially the Etruscan pieces on the first floor. There are definitely some highlights but otherwise a lot of repetition. I thought it wasn't great value at 12 Euros. We had some coffee and cake at the small basic cafe which was nice.

This is a museum for those interested in Greek, Roman and Etruscan art and history. If you’re not at all interested or open to learning about it, then skip this museum. But if you are interested or open to it, then this would be a great introduction to these ancient worlds. It’s not a large museum. Very focused and has a very simple, clear sequence/route of rooms all on two floors that circle an impressive (but mostly decorative) rotunda. The installations of artifacts and artwork are all nicely spaced out and handsomely presented. German and well-translated English texts sit equally side-by-side. I recommend stopping now and then to really read (or listen in the audio guide) to some of the stories behind or depicted in the pieces. These stories really bring things to life in entertaining and sometimes horrifying ways. There is a small cafe with minimal food options. The audio guide is useful if you don’t want to spend a lot of time reading the room and item descriptions. For those interested in the naughtier bits of ancient history and art, the “Garden of Delights” room offers a collection of items more overtly sexually-oriented. All of it thoughtfully presented. But let’s see you try to keep a straight face when you spot the flying phallus with feet and a tail.