German phrases at museum.Museums have long served as sanctuaries for art, culture, and history—a meeting point of the past and present, and a bridge connecting minds across generations. They are not merely buildings filled with exhibits; they are educational and cultural institutions representing a crossroads for knowledge-seekers, artists, and those interested in history and science.
German phrases at museum
English Phrase
German Phrase
Context or Usage
Where is the museum?
Wo ist das Museum?
Asking for directions to the museum
What are the opening hours?
Was sind die Öffnungszeiten?
Inquiring about the museum’s hours
How much is the admission fee?
Wie hoch ist der Eintrittspreis?
Asking about the cost to enter the museum
Is photography allowed?
Ist Fotografieren erlaubt?
Asking if you can take photos
Can I get an audio guide?
Kann ich einen Audioguide bekommen?
Requesting an audio guide
Where is the restroom?
Wo ist die Toilette?
Asking for the restroom location
Do you have guided tours?
Gibt es Führungen?
Asking about guided tours
Where can I find the modern art section?
Wo finde ich die Abteilung für moderne Kunst?
Asking for a specific section
German sentenses at museum
English Sentence
German Sentence
Context or Usage
Could you recommend a good museum?
Könnten Sie ein gutes Museum empfehlen?
Asking for recommendations
I’d like to buy a ticket, please.
Ich möchte bitte eine Eintrittskarte kaufen.
Buying an admission ticket
The artwork is impressive.
Die Kunstwerke sind beeindruckend.
Commenting on the artwork
Where is the exit?
Wo ist der Ausgang?
Asking for directions to the exit
Can you tell me more about this painting?
Können Sie mir mehr über dieses Gemälde erzählen?
Asking for information about a specific painting
Is it possible to take a guided tour?
Ist es möglich, an einer Führung teilzunehmen?
Inquiring about guided tours
German vocabulary at museum
English Word
German Word
Context or Usage
Museum
Museum
General term for museum
Ticket
Eintrittskarte
Ticket for entry
Admission
Eintritt
General admission to the museum
Exhibition
Ausstellung
A special or temporary exhibit
Artwork
Kunstwerk
General term for a piece of art
Painting
Gemälde
A work of art created with paint
Sculpture
Skulptur
Three-dimensional art piece
Audio Guide
Audioguide
Audio device for guided tours
Guide
Führer
Printed guide or human tour guide
Information Desk
Informationstheke
Where to ask general questions
Gallery
Galerie
A room or hall where art is displayed
Restroom
Toilette
Public bathroom facilities
German conversation at museum
English Conversation
German Conversation
Context or Usage
Hello, how can I help you?
Hallo, wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Museum staff greeting a visitor
I’d like to buy a ticket, please.
Ich möchte bitte eine Eintrittskarte kaufen.
Visitor buying a ticket
Adults or children?
Erwachsene oder Kinder?
Museum staff asking about the type of ticket
One adult, please.
Ein Erwachsener, bitte.
Visitor specifying the ticket type
Are there any discounts?
Gibt es Ermäßigungen?
Asking about discounts
Yes, for students and seniors.
Ja, für Studenten und Senioren.
Museum staff answering about discounts
What’s the current exhibition?
Was ist die aktuelle Ausstellung?
Asking about current exhibitions
It’s an exhibition on modern art.
Es ist eine Ausstellung über moderne Kunst.
Museum staff answering about the current exhibition
Where are the restrooms?
Wo sind die Toiletten?
Asking for restroom locations
They’re on the first floor.
Sie sind im ersten Stock.
Museum staff directing to the restrooms
Can I take pictures here?
Darf ich hier Fotos machen?
Asking permission to take photos
No, photography is not allowed.
Nein, Fotografieren ist nicht erlaubt.
Museum staff stating photography rules
Is there a guided tour?
Gibt es eine Führung?
Asking about guided tours
Yes, the next one starts in 30 minutes.
Ja, die nächste beginnt in 30 Minuten.
Museum staff informing about the next guided tour
Thank you for the information.
Danke für die Informationen.
Visitor thanking the staff
Finally,museums remain an invaluable space for anyone interested in learning, exploring, and finding inspiration. They serve as portals to another world, allowing us to travel across time and space to uncover new facets of life and humanity.
