On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Berlin’s Museum Island will be bustling with two exciting action days, offering a diverse program for children, families, and adults. The Alte Nationalgalerie will commemorate its 150th anniversary with a festive day, while Haus Bastian hosts a German-Ukrainian Family Day. Below you will find all the essential information to plan your visit.
Museum’s Birthday Celebration at Alte Nationalgalerie
The Alte Nationalgalerie invites visitors to a birthday celebration from 10 AM to 6 PM, featuring guided tours, insights into its collections, and more. The museum building itself, considered the largest artwork in the collection, will be a central focus. The program includes a symbolic ‘baton handover’ from the Altes Museum to the Alte Nationalgalerie as part of the MI200 Museum Island anniversary, and the opening of the special exhibition “Scandal! Hermione von Preuschen and the Mors Imperator,” which explores the once controversial painting “Mors Imperator” by artist Hermione von Preuschen.
Program Highlights:
- Guided Tours: Numerous tours throughout the day, including architectural tours of the Alte Nationalgalerie and thematic explorations of the collections.
- Family Activities: Special offers for families, surprising short tours, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into restoration work and curators’ favorite objects.
- Special Exhibition: “Scandal! Hermione von Preuschen and the Mors Imperator” (March 22, 2026 – November 15, 2026).
Admission: Participation in guided tours is free for adults with a valid entrance ticket. Children and young people enjoy free admission to the museum.
German-Ukrainian Family Day at Haus Bastian
Also on March 22, from 12 PM to 5 PM, Haus Bastian will host a Family Action Day with numerous free activities. Workshops invite participants to get creative together:
Workshops & Activities:
- “Gold Hat! Glitter Collar! Giant Glasses!” (12 PM – 3 PM, Level 0): Create imaginative accessories and pose for photos.
- “Patterns! Printed!” (12 PM – 4 PM, Level 1): Design postcards, crowns, and memory games using printing techniques, guided by the Museum Club for children and young people from Ukraine.
- “Fabulous! Three-Dimensional!” (12 PM – 4 PM, Level 2): Model fantastical creatures from clay or playdough.
- “Off to the Museum!” Guided Tours: Half-hourly insights into the Museum Island museums, available in German and Ukrainian (1 PM – 4 PM).
- Sand Animation Show “The Forest Song”: A captivating show with music and a reading in German, based on a play by Lesya Ukrainka (4 PM).
Accessibility: All activities at Haus Bastian are free of charge, and no prior registration is required. The events are barrier-free, and a picnic area is available for consuming brought snacks and drinks.
General Information for Your Visit
To make your visit to Museum Island as smooth as possible, please note the following:
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Locations: Alte Nationalgalerie and Haus Bastian – Centre for Cultural Education
- Times:
- Alte Nationalgalerie: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Haus Bastian: 12 PM – 5 PM
- Admission:
- Alte Nationalgalerie: Standard museum ticket for adults (free for children/youth).
- Haus Bastian: All activities are free.
Contact & Further Information:
For more details on the MI200 Museum Island anniversary, please visit the official website. Information regarding the “Scandal!” exhibition can also be found online.
Source: https://www.smb.museum/nachrichten/detail/zwei-aktionstage-auf-der-museumsinsel-am-22-maerz-2026/
