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Time Travel in the Old Tiergarten District

Free Kunstbibliothek presentation on the artistic community around Matthäikirchplatz a century ago, whose cultural life ended in 1933.

Now showing16 May 2025 – 31 Dec 2028Free

Rubens, Jordaens, van Dyck. Flemish Master Drawings

More than 100 Flemish drawings from 1570 to 1650 by 28 artists, many shown for the first time in fifty years.

Now showing10 Oct – 31 Jan 2027€8

"BIZARRE". The History of the Strangest Word in the World

Traces the word "bizarre" from the Renaissance to 21st-century imagery, with works from the Kunstbibliothek, Gemäldegalerie and Kupferstichkabinett.

Upcoming27 Nov – 29 Mar 2027€22

Jonathan Meese. GESAMTKUNSTWERK ERZBOOK! (BOOK OF BOOKS)

Retrospective of Jonathan Meese's artist's books, from school notebooks to large collage books, in a room-filling installation by the artist.

Upcoming28 May 2027 – 12 Sept 2027€22

Nearby

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Architecture3 min walk

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Kunstgewerbemuseum

Design5 min walk

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Gemäldegalerie

Art6 min walk

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Gropius Bau

Children9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Kulturforum cost?

Standard adult admission to Kulturforum is €22. Combined ticket for all Kulturforum exhibitions, 22 EUR (concessions 11 EUR). Single exhibitions are cheaper, e.g. 8 EUR (concessions 4 EUR) for the Kupferstichkabinett show.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Kulturforum?

Kulturforum is open Closed Monday. Tuesday to Friday 10:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00-18:00 (Kupferstichkabinett page; the BIZARRE page lists Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00). Check holiday hours on smb.museum.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Kulturforum?

Kulturforum is located at Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin, in the Tiergarten area of Berlin. The nearest station is Potsdamer Platz.

What can I see at Kulturforum?

Exhibition halls at Potsdamer Platz where the Kunstbibliothek and Kupferstichkabinett stage their temporary shows. Current highlights include Jonathan Meese. GESAMTKUNSTWERK ERZBOOK! (BOOK OF BOOKS), Rubens, Jordaens, van Dyck. Flemish Master Drawings and "BIZARRE". The History of the Strangest Word in the World.

Do I need to book Kulturforum 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 Kulturforum?

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.