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Extreme Tension. Art between Politics and Society (1945–2000)

The Nationalgalerie's post-war collection from East and West, 1945–2000, including Barnett Newman's Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue IV.

Now showing18 Nov 2023 – 4 Apr 2027€20

Christoph Schlingensief. Deutschlandsuche ’99

A room devoted to Christoph Schlingensief, centred on Deutschland versenken (1999), his action of 'sinking Germany' in New York.

Now showing2 May 2025 – 25 Apr 2027€20

Ruin and Rush. Berlin 1910–1930

Around 35 collection works by Dix, Höch and others on Berlin between war, excess, poverty and emancipation in the 1910s and 1920s.

Now showing25 Apr – 3 Jan 2027€10

Maurizio Cattelan. NIGHT – Preis der Nationalgalerie 2026

Cattelan's first major solo show in Germany, for the 2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie: Him, Novecento and new commissions in Mies's glass hall.

Now showing10 Sept – 7 Mar 2027€16

Ulay, Ulay & Abramović

Ulay's early photography, S'he and FOTOTOT, and his 1976 theft of Spitzweg's The Poor Poet from this museum, plus his 1976–88 collaboration with Marina Abramović.

Upcoming28 Nov – 2 May 2027€20

Schatten Reich. The Other German Art 1933–1945

Non-representational art made under National Socialism by Willi Baumeister, Jeanne Mammen, Alexej von Jawlensky and others.

Upcoming29 Jan 2027 – 2 May 2027€20

Katharina Sieverding

Berlin's first solo show of Katharina Sieverding's complete oeuvre across nearly six decades, with monumental photomontages on German history, identity and global politics in the glass hall.

Upcoming24 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027€20

Permanent Collections

Gerhard Richter: 100 Works for Berlin

A long-term loan of 100 Gerhard Richter works, centred on the four large abstract Birkenau paintings (2014).

Permanent collection€20

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Kunstgewerbemuseum

Design4 min walk

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Gropius Bau

Children12 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Neue Nationalgalerie cost?

Standard adult admission to Neue Nationalgalerie is €20. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Neue Nationalgalerie?

Neue Nationalgalerie is open Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, Thu until 20:00; closed Mondays. Closed 24 and 31 December; 1 January 2027 12:00–18:00. Free on the first Thursday of the month 16:00–20:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Neue Nationalgalerie?

Neue Nationalgalerie is located at Potsdamer Straße 50, 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 Neue Nationalgalerie?

Mies van der Rohe's steel-and-glass temple of 20th-century art: Dix, Kirchner, Newman, Richter and big contemporary shows. Current highlights include Christoph Schlingensief. Deutschlandsuche ’99, Ulay, Ulay & Abramović and Katharina Sieverding.

Do I need to book Neue Nationalgalerie 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 Neue Nationalgalerie?

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.