James-Simon-Galerie

Please note: On 15 April 2026, the James-Simon-Galerie will be closed due to a Minister Presidents' Conference. The Neues Museum will be open on that day, but will not be accessible barrier-free. Access is possible via the Neuer Hof on the west side.

James-Simon-Galerie

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The James-Simon-Galerie at the Museumsinsel Berlin
The James-Simon-Galerie at the Museumsinsel Berlin © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / David von Becker
Foyer of the James-Simon-Galerie
Foyer of the James-Simon-Galerie © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / David von Becker
The Neue Museum behind the James-Simon-Galerie
The Neue Museum behind the James-Simon-Galerie © BBR / SPK / Björn Schumann
August Gaul’s "Reclining Lion" in the foyer of the James-Simon-Galerie
August Gaul’s "Reclining Lion" in the foyer of the James-Simon-Galerie © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / David von Becker
View of the James-Simon-Galerie
View of the James-Simon-Galerie © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / David von Becker
August Gauls „Liegender Löwe“ im Foyer der James-Simon-Galerie
August Gaul’s "Reclining Lion" in the foyer of the James-Simon-Galerie © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / David von Becker
View of the James-Simon-Galerie
View of the James-Simon-Galerie © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / David von Becker
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Plan Your Visit: James-Simon-Galerie

Opening Hours

Mon closed
Tue 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

On April 15, 2026, the James Simon Gallery will be closed due to a Minister Presidents' Conference. The Neues Museum will be open on that day, but accessibility is limited. Access is via the Neuer Hof on the west side. 

Visitor Entrance

Bodestraße
10178 Berlin

wheelchair accessible

Getting There

U-Bahn: Museumsinsel
S-Bahn: Friedrichstraße, Hackescher Markt
Tram: Am Kupfergraben, Hackescher Markt
Bus: U Museumsinsel

Entry to the Neues Museum for Groups

Since July 2019, the James-Simon-Galerie has become the main entrance for all groups visiting the Pergamonmuseum and the Neues Museum. 

  • The James-Simon-Galerie provides ticket sales and coat check services at a central location.
  • All groups visiting the Neues Museum are to enter the James-Simon-Galerie via the courtyard and the lower foyer:
  • Neues Museum: All groups are to check-in at the cash registers/information desk located in the lower lobby of the James-Simon-Galerie ‒ accessible through the courtyard.
  • Pergamonmuseum: All groups are to check-in at the group cash register located in the upper lobby of the James-Simon-Galerie ‒ accessible via the main staircase.
  • Information for group visits (PDF, 248 KB)

WiFi

Free WiFi available

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