Kunstgewerbemuseum

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Haus Lemke – The Furniture of Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich

The first complete presentation of the furniture Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich designed for Berlin's Haus Lemke, from veneered wood pieces to tubular steel. On until further notice.

Now showingFrom 10 Dec 2025€10

Pewter from the Middle Ages to Art Nouveau

Some 100 pewter works at Schloss Köpenick trace the material from sacred objects to everyday items, including furniture by cabinetmaker Johann Daniel Sommer combining tortoiseshell, horn and pewter.

Now showing24 Apr – 3 Oct 2027€8

2101 – Future Ceramics: Dining Culture of the Future

Berlin University of the Arts students imagine the tableware of 2101, shown alongside historical porcelain and faience from the museum's collection.

Now showing9 Jul – 28 Feb 2027€10

Sofie Dawo. Textile Experiments

22 textile works by Sofie Dawo (1926–2010), who reworked fabric by disrupting and damaging it, creating objects that sit between art and craft.

Now showing17 Jul – 17 Jan 2027€10

Permanent Collections

A Space for Applied Arts, Fashion and Design

The main collection: European applied arts from the Renaissance to today, with a Fashion Gallery covering 150 years of dress and a design collection of Bauhaus classics.

Permanent collection€10

Encounters. Non-European Arts and Crafts in the Collection of the Kunstgewerbemuseum

About 50 long-stored objects, from ancient Near Eastern bronzes to Chinese porcelain and glass snuff bottles, that shaped European design.

Permanent collection€10

The Worlds of Rococo: The Porcelain and Faience Collection

18th-century porcelain and faience from Meissen to Delft: how porcelain reached Europe from Asia, and its place in aristocratic Rococo life.

Permanent collection€10

Nearby

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Gemäldegalerie

Art3 min walk

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Architecture4 min walk

Kulturforum

Kulturforum

Design5 min walk

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Gropius Bau

Children13 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Kunstgewerbemuseum cost?

Standard adult admission to Kunstgewerbemuseum is €10. €5 reduced; under-18s free. €16 including Many Shades of Grès; Kulturforum ticket €22.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Kunstgewerbemuseum?

Kunstgewerbemuseum is open Wed–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Public holidays open as on Sundays; closed 24 and 31 December. The Guelph Treasure is currently not on display while the medieval hall is redesigned.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Kunstgewerbemuseum?

Kunstgewerbemuseum is located at Matthäikirchplatz, 10785 Berlin, in the Tiergarten area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Potsdamer Platz (U2, S1, S2, S25, S26) and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park (U2).

What can I see at Kunstgewerbemuseum?

Europe's decorative arts from medieval gold to Bauhaus chairs and haute couture, in Rolf Gutbrod's 1985 building at the Kulturforum. Current highlights include A Space for Applied Arts, Fashion and Design, Encounters. Non-European Arts and Crafts in the Collection of the Kunstgewerbemuseum and The Worlds of Rococo: The Porcelain and Faience Collection.

Do I need to book Kunstgewerbemuseum 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 Kunstgewerbemuseum?

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.