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Museum für Fotografie

ArtPhotographyOpen until 7pmFrom €12Zoologischer Garten (S+U)

Opened in 2004 in the neoclassical former Landwehr officers' mess (1909) opposite Bahnhof Zoo, the Museum für Fotografie is shared by the Helmut Newton Foundation and the Photography Collection of the Kunstbibliothek (Staatliche Museen zu Berlin). The Newton Foundation fills the ground and first floors with changing shows on Helmut Newton and Alice Springs, while the Kunstbibliothek stages exhibitions from its collection upstairs in the restored Kaisersaal. Newton's life-size Big Nudes greet visitors in the upper lobby.

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Getting there

Jebensstraße 2, 10623 Berlin, Germany

Nearest station: Zoologischer Garten (S+U), Kurfürstendamm (U1, U9)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–19:00
Wed11:00–19:00
Thu11:00–20:00
FriToday11:00–19:00
Sat11:00–19:00
Sun11:00–19:00

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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), 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 New Woman, New Vision: Women Photographers of the Bauhaus, Photography Matters, Intermezzo: Revisiting Helmut Newton.
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.