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Gropius Bau

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Originally built in 1881 as an arts and crafts museum, the Gropius Bau is now dedicated to cultural history, contemporary art and photography.

The architects Martin Gropius and Heino Schmieden designed the building in the formal language of the Renaissance as an arts and crafts museum. Today, the Gropius Bau is one of the top locations for high-profile art exhibitions in Berlin.

Modern and Contemporary Art in a Historical Setting

Since 2001, the museum has been operated by the Berliner Festspiele. A carefully selected mix of local and international photography, installation art, archaeology, and modern and contemporary art, especially in conjunction with its magnificent architecture, has since earned the Gropius Bau a reputation as one of Germany's finest exhibition buildings.

Current Exhibitions

Pallavi Paul: How Love Moves

The Gropius Bau presents the first major solo exhibition of the Berlin and New Delhi-based artist and film scholar Pallavi Paul. more

Gropius Bau Inside and Out

Rediscovering the Gropius Bau and its architecture: this architectural tour invites you to holistically explore the building – the focus is put on structures, surfaces and ornamentation as well as the turbulent history of destruction, reconstruction and... more

Guided Tour in Easy German Language

Please book an exhibition ticket and come to the Gropius Bau’s foyer at the time of the guided tour. Individual guided tours for groups can be booked via Museumsdienst: +49 30 247 49 888 or Meeting point: Gropius Bau, Foyer Price info: The guided tour... more

Guided Tour in Easy German Language

Please book an exhibition ticket and come to the Gropius Bau’s foyer at the time of the guided tour. Individual guided tours for groups can be booked via Museumsdienst: +49 30 247 49 888 or Meeting point: Gropius Bau, Foyer Price info: The guided tour... more

Guided Tour in German Sign Language

Please book an exhibition ticket and come to the Gropius Bau’s foyer at the time of the guided tour. Individual guided tours for groups can be booked via Museumsdienst: +49 30 247 49 888 or Meeting point: Gropius Bau, Foyer Price info: The guided tour... more

Information, Address and Opening Hours

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 Address
Niederkirchnerstraße 7
10963 Berlin
Website
berlinerfestspiele.de
Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm, Tuesday: closed
Phone
+49 (0)30 254 860
Accessibility
Barrier-free, step-free access to all three exhibition floors. Handicapped accessible elevators and WCs and announcement in the elevators.
Admission Fee
€9 reduced fee €6

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Source: Martin-Gropius-Bau, Bearbeitung: berlin.de

Last edited: 29 December 2023