WelcomeCard or Museumspass: the short answer
- You want to see 3 or more major museums in 3 days: the Museumspass (€32).
- You mainly want to get around and enjoy discounts (TV tower, cathedral, Madame Tussauds…): the standard WelcomeCard.
- You want both: add up the Museumspass and transport tickets, or take a WelcomeCard with a museum option (from €62 for the Museum Island version).
- You are staying on Museum Island: neither; the Museumsinsel ticket (€24) is enough.
The two passes side by side
| Berlin WelcomeCard | Museumspass Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Standard AB: €28.50 (48 h), €39.50 (72 h), €58.50 (6 days); ABC slightly more | €32 (reduced €16) |
| Duration | 48 hours to 6 days | 3 consecutive days |
| Transport | Yes (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus, ferries in the chosen zone) | No |
| Museums | Discounts of 25% to 50% at partners; admission included only in the "Museum Island" (from €62) and "all inclusive" (from €99) versions | Free admission, once per museum, in more than 30 museums |
| Children | Up to three children aged 6 to 14 travel free with an adult (standard card) | Free admission for under-18s in the state museums, without a pass |
| Refund | No | No |
Prices checked in October 2026; check them on the official websites before buying.
Which pass for which stay
A 2-day weekend
The 48-hour WelcomeCard AB (€28.50) costs more than two 24-hour tickets (€22.40): it is only worth it with several paying partner sites. The Museumspass, valid for three days, is only worth it if you visit at least three museums. For a weekend of walks, memorials and parks, 24-hour tickets and the free activities are enough.
3 days built around museums
That is the Museumspass case. At €14, the usual admission to a major state museum, three museums come to €42: the pass (€32) pays for itself from the third. Add transport: three 24-hour AB tickets cost €33.60, so about €65.60 in all for the Museumspass and transport. The 72-hour WelcomeCard AB (€39.50) includes transport for less, but only gives discounts on museums: add up the admissions you plan to compare.
3 days built around popular sights
The WelcomeCard becomes interesting if you visit several partners: for example the TV Tower (25% off) and Berlin Cathedral (€11 instead of €15). Check the list in the app before buying: some visits, such as Berliner Unterwelten, are not covered.
A family
With the standard WelcomeCard, one adult takes up to three children aged 6 to 14 on public transport for free, which makes the card a good deal for a large family. For museums, under-18s enter state museums for free: the Museumspass is then only useful for the adults.
More than 4 days
For 5 or 6 days, the WelcomeCard costs €53.50 or €58.50 in AB, almost the price of the Deutschlandticket (€63 for a month), which also allows excursions by regional train: see our comparison AB ticket, ABC ticket or Deutschlandticket. In that case, a Museumspass for three days of museums complements either one well.
Pitfalls to know about
- The Pergamonmuseum is closed (until 4 June 2027): do not include it in your calculation. The Museum Berggruen is closed too: see its page.
- The three days of the Museumspass are consecutive: the first day counts even if you walk in at 4 pm.
- State museums are closed on Mondays; others close on Tuesdays.
- WelcomeCard discounts are not free admissions: add up what you really save.
Going further
For the details of each card, read Berlin WelcomeCard and Museumspass Berlin. To choose your museums, see the best museums in Berlin, and for the rest of your spending, Berlin on a budget.
