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Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg

Part of Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

ArtOpens 11amFrom €10Sophie-Charlotte-Platz

Part of the Nationalgalerie of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, the museum opened in 2008 in the former Stüler building opposite Schloss Charlottenburg. Its permanent display Surreale Welten follows fantastic art from Piranesi, Goya and Redon through Surrealism to Dubuffet's Art brut. Temporary shows run alongside it.

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Wechselwirkung

Kai Bornhöft's analog photographs meet Frank Tornow's still lifes, with photography and painting swapping their usual roles.

Now showing17 Jul – 15 Nov€10

Im Schatten des Surrealismus. HR Giger, Beksiński, Ruppert, Lynch

Beksiński's fantastic realism, Giger's biomechanical art and Sibylle Ruppert's work, with David Lynch film quotations, on dark worlds and technology.

Upcoming18 Dec – 2 May 2027€10

Permanent Collections

Surreale Welten

Surrealism with its precursors and successors, from Piranesi, Goya and Redon to Ernst, Magritte, Dalí and Dubuffet.

Permanent collection€10

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Schloßstraße 70, 14059 Berlin

Nearest station: Sophie-Charlotte-Platz and Richard-Wagner-Platz

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Hours

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedToday11:00–18:00
Thu11:00–18:00
Fri11:00–18:00
Sat11:00–18:00
Sun11:00–18:00

Admission

From €10

Reduced 5 EUR; free for under 18s

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Visitor Information

How much does Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg cost?
Standard adult admission to Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg is €10. Reduced 5 EUR; free for under 18s. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg?
Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg is open Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 to 18:00. Closed Monday and Tuesday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg?
Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg is located at Schloßstraße 70, 14059 Berlin, in the Charlottenburg area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Sophie-Charlotte-Platz and Richard-Wagner-Platz.
What can I see at Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg?
Surrealism and its precursors, from Piranesi and Goya to Dalí and Magritte, in Charlottenburg opposite Museum Berggruen. Current highlights include Wechselwirkung, Surreale Welten and Im Schatten des Surrealismus. HR Giger, Beksiński, Ruppert, Lynch.
Do I need to book Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg 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 Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg?
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.

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