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Intermezzo: Revisiting Helmut Newton

An immersive four-screen film on Helmut Newton with unseen footage and interviews, plus a wall of nearly 100 exhibition posters, before a new permanent display in 2027.

Now showing24 Apr – 31 Dec 2027€12

Rooms / Stages

Helmut Newton Foundation group show on space as stage: a dozen artists' rooms, sets and deserted interiors beside Newton's hotel-suite fashion shoots and murals.

Now showing5 Jun – 15 Nov€12

Helmut Newton's One-off Album

A unique album Newton assembled in 1999 for collector Gert Elfering, shown in Berlin for the first time: hand-annotated small prints, Polaroids and outtakes.

Now showing5 Jun – 15 Nov€12

Helmut Newton. White Women / Sleepless Nights / Big Nudes

Over 200 photographs from Newton's three landmark books of 1976–81, with original maquettes and prints, marking 50 years of White Women.

Upcoming3 Dec – 16 May 2027€12

Echt Foto! Photography between Paper and Pixel

The Kunstbibliothek traces a material history of photography, from glass and paper to screens and AI, through the varied objects of its Photography Collection.

Upcoming4 Dec – 18 Apr 2027€12

Permanent Collections

The Living Room

A room once meant as Helmut and June Newton's Berlin apartment, now furnished with their personal belongings, art and books brought from their Monaco home.

Permanent collection€12

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Art2 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museum für Fotografie cost?

Standard adult admission to Museum für Fotografie is €12. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museum für Fotografie?

Museum für Fotografie is open Tue, Wed, Fri–Sun 11:00–19:00; Thu 11:00–20:00; closed Mondays. Closed 24 and 31 December 2026; 1 January 2027 open 12:00–18:00. Public holidays otherwise as on Sundays. Adults €12, concessions €6, under-18s free.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museum für Fotografie?

Museum für Fotografie is located at Jebensstraße 2, 10623 Berlin, Germany, in the Charlottenburg area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Zoologischer Garten (S+U) and Kurfürstendamm (U1, U9).

What can I see at Museum für Fotografie?

Helmut Newton's Berlin foundation and the Kunstbibliothek's photo collection, in a 1909 officers' mess by Zoo station. Current highlights include Echt Foto! Photography between Paper and Pixel, Helmut Newton. White Women / Sleepless Nights / Big Nudes and The Living Room.

Do I need to book Museum für Fotografie 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 Museum für Fotografie?

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.