Admission Prices
Five exhibitions, one ticket – new pricing model starting in October
Starting in October 2025, we will be introducing a new pricing model at the Humboldt Forum that is simpler and more transparent.
With just one ticket, you will have access to our permanent exhibitions and temporary presentations – and you can choose between a one-day, two-day or group ticket for maximum flexibility. All of these ticket options allow you to visit the collections of the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art, BERLIN GLOBAL, as well as other temporary exhibitions. The ticket is also valid for the special exhibition Family Matters (from 3 October) with interventions throughout the building and in the Knoblauchhaus Museum in the Nikolaiviertel.
Many areas and programmes are still accessible to you free of charge – including the Humboldt Laboratory with the new exhibition On Water. Water Knowledge in Berlin (from 10 October), the stairwell with Impressions. The Humboldt Brothers, the castle cellar, the sculpture hall, the video panorama and the presentation Traces. Admission remains free of charge for children and young people up to the age of 19 and other eligible persons. You can also attend numerous events and educational programmes without paying admission.
Please note: Reduced admission applies during the theme weekend from 3 to 5 October!
HUMBOLDT FORUM TICKET
One ticket – 5 exhibitions! With just one ticket, you get access to our permanent exhibitions featuring the collections of the Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art, the temporary presentations, the special exhibition Family Matters and the Knoblauchhaus Museum in the Nikolaiviertel. All of the above-mentioned exhibitions feature interventions related to the new special exhibition Family Matters.
Ticket options:
• Day ticket 14 EUR / 7 EUR
• Two-day ticket 18 EUR / 9 EUR
• Day group ticket (up to five adults plus children and young people up to the age of 19) 50 EUR
With these ticket options, you can visit the following exhibitions:
• Family Matters (ground floor)
• BERLIN GLOBAL (1st floor)
• Ethnological Museum, Museum of Asian Art and temporary exhibitions (2nd/3rd floor)
• Knoblauchhaus Museum in the Nikolaiviertel
Many areas and programmes are still accessible to you free of charge:
• Humboldt Laboratory
• Impressions. The Humboldt Brothers
• Castle Cellar
• Sculpture Hall
• Video Panorama
You can also attend numerous events and educational programmes without paying admission.
BERLIN GLOBAL
As before, BERLIN GLOBAL offers a discounted single ticket.
• 9 EUR/ 0 EUR
• Ehrenamts-Card holders 5 EUR
• Welcome Cards holders 5 EUR
• Museum Pass holders 0 EUR
ROOF TERRACE
3 EUR / reduced 1.50 EUR
MEDIENGUIDE
3 EUR – available at the ticket office in the foyer
DISCOUNTS
Free admission to exhibitions
• Children and young people up to the age of 19
• School pupils and trainees as part of supervised school lessons, provided they are registered as a group for the visit
• University and technical college students as part of courses, provided they are registered as a group
• Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and the German Museum Association who identify themselves as such
• Members of the Federal Association for Museum Education
• Holders of a press card
• Persons receiving transfer payments (citizen’s income, social assistance, housing allowance, basic income support, benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act) and Berlin Ticket S holders
• Accompanying persons of severely disabled persons, provided this is noted with a B on the severely disabled person’s ID card
Discounts for exhibitions
50% discount on the standard price for:
• School pupils, students, volunteers, trainees up to the age of 30
• Recipients of ALG I benefits
• Honorary card holders
• Severely disabled persons (at least 50% disability)
All those eligible for discounts mentioned here, except for Ehrenamts-Card holders, have free admission to BERLIN GLOBAL.
Admission prices for educational and outreach programmes depend on the respective formats, duration and target groups. You can attend numerous educational and outreach programmes free of charge. Find out more about all offers here.
Discounts for educational and outreach programmes
Discounts for bookable group offers
Students in seminars:
• 80 EUR incl. exhibition admission
Including group tours:
• 80 EUR plus exhibition admission
Discounts for public education and outreach programmes
Inclusive public tours:
• 4.50 instead of 9 euros
Multi-perspective public outreach formats:
• Tandem tours of the Berlin State Museums: 5 instead of 10 euros plus admission
• Tandem tours of the Berlin City Museum Foundation: 5 instead of 10 euros including admission
The discount for public educational formats applies to the following groups eligible for discounts:
• School pupils, students, volunteers, trainees up to the age of 30
• Severely disabled persons (at least 50% disability)
• Recipients of benefits under ALG I
• Persons who receive transfer payments (ALG II, social assistance, basic income support, berlinpass holders or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act) and can provide appropriate identification
• Honorary volunteer card holders
Free participation in public education and placement programmes
• Accompanying persons of severely disabled persons, provided this is noted with a B on the severely disabled person’s ID card.
Admission prices for events depend on the event format and can be found in the respective programme information.
Free admission to events
• Companions of severely disabled persons, provided this is noted on the severely disabled person’s ID card with a B.
Discounts for events
50% discount on the standard price for:
• School pupils, students, volunteers, trainees up to the age of 30
• Recipients of benefits under ALG I
• Honorary card holders, persons receiving transfer payments (ALG II, citizen’s income, housing allowance, social assistance, basic income support or benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act) and who can provide appropriate identification
All discounts are only valid upon presentation of valid proof of eligibility at the ticket office and at the entrance. Only one type of discount can be claimed.
