KW Institute for Contemporary Art

What's On

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KOO JEONG A: OUSSSEAN

KOO JEONG A's first major solo show in Germany: multisensory environments of light, scent, sound and temperature, reconfigured for KW's architecture.

Now showing17 Oct – 10 Jan 2027€10

Susan Hiller: Bad Dreams

The first Berlin survey of Susan Hiller, a pioneer of conceptual and video art, with hypnotic audiovisual installations probing fantasy, fear and the unconscious.

Now showing17 Oct – 10 Jan 2027€10

Rafik Greiss: The City and the City

Rafik Greiss's first institutional solo show premieres a new film essay drifting through Cairo, Alexandria and the Western Desert on time, memory and history.

Now showing17 Oct – 10 Jan 2027€10

BPA// Exhibition 2026

New work by ten emerging artists from the BPA// Berlin program for artists, the mentoring scheme founded by Angela Bulloch, Simon Denny and Willem de Rooij.

Upcoming5 Dec – 10 Jan 2027€10

Permanent Collections

Philippe Van Snick: Dag/Nacht

Philippe Van Snick's black-and-white colour scheme on KW's entrance gates continues his long-running study of day and night.

Permanent collection€10

Dan Graham: Bravo (1999)

Dan Graham's pavilion of two twisted cubes in mirror steel and one-way glass stands in KW's courtyard and houses Café Bravo.

Permanent collection€10

Judith Hopf: Stepping Stairs (2018)

Judith Hopf's mural turns the left side of KW's courtyard façade into a cheeky face with sunglasses, a red tongue and a blonde mop of hair.

Permanent collection€10

Nearby

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Fotografiska Berlin

Art5 min walk

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Bode-Museum

Art7 min walk

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Pergamonmuseum

Art8 min walk

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Alte Nationalgalerie

Architecture9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does KW Institute for Contemporary Art cost?

Standard adult admission to KW Institute for Contemporary Art is €10. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of KW Institute for Contemporary Art?

KW Institute for Contemporary Art is open Wed–Mon 11:00–19:00, closed Tuesdays. One Free Thursday a month open until 21:00 with free admission. Closed 24–26 and 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is KW Institute for Contemporary Art?

KW Institute for Contemporary Art is located at Auguststraße 69, 10117 Berlin, in the Mitte area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Oranienburger Straße (S1, S2, S25, S26), Rosenthaler Platz (U8) and Oranienburger Tor (U6).

What can I see at KW Institute for Contemporary Art?

A former margarine factory in Mitte turned Berlin's contemporary art powerhouse and home base of the Berlin Biennale. Current highlights include Philippe Van Snick: Dag/Nacht, Dan Graham: Bravo (1999) and KOO JEONG A: OUSSSEAN.

Do I need to book KW Institute for Contemporary Art 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 KW Institute for Contemporary Art?

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.

Is KW Institute for Contemporary Art accessible?

Listed building, only partially accessible for visitors with limited mobility; KW asks for an email a week ahead to plan a visit.