We’re happy to come straight out and say it; Berlin is one of the great museum cities on the planet. The very best? We’re not going to disagree, despite our obvious bias. The German capital is filled with incredible museums and galleries that would take a lifetime to explore in full, although we’re more than happy to give it a shot. Heck, you could spend weeks diving into the many collections on Museum Island and still have plenty to go. 

These aren’t one-trick-pony museums either, far from it. Berlin’s conveyer belt of culture covers everything from the past to the future, in the most literal of ways. Looking to get to know more about this city’s storied history? The Deutsches Historisches Museum awaits. Concerned more with the future? The Futurium seems like a pretty solid place to start. Not interested in drama and just want to look at some seriously good art? The Gropius Bau has you covered. 

Trust us, this isn’t even the tip of the tip of the iceberg. The big block of ice that vanquished the unsinkable Titanic is nothing compared to the juggernaut of museums and galleries in Berlin, although we’ll admit that this introduction is getting a little bit dramatic at this point. Still, check out this collection of the best museums and galleries in Berlin and settle in for all the culture you can handle. If you don’t come out feeling inspired, you might want to check your pulse.