Berlinische Galerie

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Josef Kaiser. Building for the GDR

Drawings, photographs, films and models on the GDR architect behind Karl-Marx-Allee's Kino International, with new works by three contemporary artists.

Now showing28 Aug – 1 Feb 2027€12

Jeewi Lee. Residual Memories. GASAG Art Prize 2026

The GASAG Art Prize winner's first institutional solo show in Berlin: paintings, sculptures and installations built from sand and traces of time.

Now showing11 Sept – 5 Apr 2027€12

Lovis Corinth. Then came Berlin!

Major show on Lovis Corinth's rise in Berlin after 1900: his expressive painting, his women's painting school, his theatre work and his domestic circle.

Now showing9 Oct – 25 Jan 2027€12

3hd 2026: Beyond Imagining

A video programme by Creamcake exploring how the real and the invented bleed into each other, with work from four artists on power, identity and institutional critique.

Now showing30 Oct – 30 Nov€12

Drag, Desire and the City. Rolf von Bergmann. Photographs

About 160 photographs of the queer, club and art scenes of 1970s–80s West Berlin and New York, from Klaus Nomi to Divine, by the little-known Rolf von Bergmann.

Upcoming26 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027€12

Anna-Eva Bergman

First major German exhibition of the Norwegian artist: some 40 paintings and prints, 1930–1970, from satirical drawings to metal-leaf abstract landscapes.

Upcoming19 Mar 2027 – 2 Aug 2027€12

Permanent Collections

Art in Berlin 1880–1980

Around 250 paintings, prints, photographs and architecture works: a century of Berlin from the Kaiser's era to the divided city, with a Hannah Höch room.

Permanent collection€12

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Jewish Museum Berlin

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Topography of Terror

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Gropius Bau

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Deutsches Technikmuseum

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Visitor Information

How much does Berlinische Galerie cost?

Standard adult admission to Berlinische Galerie is €12. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Berlinische Galerie?

Berlinische Galerie is open Wed–Mon 10:00–18:00; closed Tuesdays. Day ticket €12 (reduced €7); reduced €7 for everyone on the first Wednesday of the month; free for under-18s.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Berlinische Galerie?

Berlinische Galerie is located at Alte Jakobstraße 124–128, 10969 Berlin, in the Kreuzberg area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Kochstraße/Checkpoint Charlie (U6), Hallesches Tor (U1, U3, U6) and Moritzplatz (U8).

What can I see at Berlinische Galerie?

Berlin's own museum of modern art, photography and architecture: Dada, Expressionism and the divided city, in a Kreuzberg warehouse. Current highlights include Art in Berlin 1880–1980, 3hd 2026: Beyond Imagining and Anna-Eva Bergman.

Do I need to book Berlinische Galerie in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Berlinische Galerie?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.