Hamburger Bahnhof

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Shilpa Gupta: What Still Holds

Works by Shilpa Gupta on language, borders and power, in direct dialogue with Joseph Beuys and the Marx Collection.

Now showing27 Mar – 3 Jan 2027€16

CHANEL Commission: Lina Lapelytė. We Make Years Out of Hours

Lina Lapelytė turns the Historic Hall into a polyphonic stage for a participatory choreography.

Now showing1 May – 10 Jan 2027€16

[ materialistin ]: Matter of Care, Care of Matter

Group exhibition by the artists' collective [ materialistin ], highlighting new forms of collective practice and solidarity.

Now showing3 Jul – 14 Mar 2027€16

Ryuichi Sakamoto: seeing sound, hearing time

The first major European retrospective of Ryuichi Sakamoto: seven works in five large-scale installations, opening during Berlin Art Week.

Now showing11 Sept – 20 Jun 2027€16

Next Door

Group show in the Rieckhallen with Tacita Dean and Bruce Nauman, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Henrik Håkansson and Tomás Saraceno, on view until further notice.

Now showing9 Oct – 27 Jun 2027€16

Sophie Calle: Is It Better?

Sophie Calle combines works made in Berlin with others that reference the museum's history as a railway station.

Upcoming13 Nov – 4 Apr 2027€16

Permanent Collections

A Thousand Times Berlin

The new presentation of the collection, focusing on Berlin's art scene in global dialogue from 1989 to today.

Permanent collection€16

Joseph Beuys: Works from the Nationalgalerie Collection

The museum's extensive holdings of works by Joseph Beuys (1921–86), presented in the Kleihueshalle.

Permanent collection€16

Endless Exhibition

More than 20 installations, sculptures and interventions set up in and around the building since it opened as a museum in 1996.

Permanent collection€16

Forum Hamburger Bahnhof

Archival exhibition retelling the building's history, with objects and documents from 1848 to the present.

Permanent collection€16

Nearby

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Museum für Naturkunde

Children6 min walk

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Sammlung Boros

Architecture12 min walk

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Fotografiska Berlin

Art14 min walk

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KW Institute for Contemporary Art

Art18 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Hamburger Bahnhof cost?

Standard adult admission to Hamburger Bahnhof is €16. Concessions €8; free for under-18s. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Hamburger Bahnhof?

Hamburger Bahnhof is open Tue, Wed & Fri 10:00–18:00; Thu 10:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00; closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Hamburger Bahnhof?

Hamburger Bahnhof is located at Invalidenstraße 50, 10557 Berlin, in the Moabit area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Hauptbahnhof (S-Bahn, U5) and Naturkundemuseum (U6).

What can I see at Hamburger Bahnhof?

Berlin's 1847 railway terminus turned national museum of contemporary art: Beuys, Warhol, Kiefer and big shows in vast halls. Current highlights include Next Door, A Thousand Times Berlin and Sophie Calle: Is It Better?.

Do I need to book Hamburger Bahnhof 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 Hamburger Bahnhof?

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.