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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

In Conversation: Daniel Boyd and Carolin Köchling

The exhibition Rainbow Serpent (Version) was conceived in close dialogue between the artist Daniel Boyd and the curators Stephanie Rosenthal and Carolin Köchling. more

Guided Tour in german - Indigo Waves and Other Stories: Re-Navigating the Afrasian Sea and Notions of Diaspora

Please book an exhibition ticket and come to the Gropius Bau’s foyer at the time of the guided tour. Meeting point: Gropius Bau, Foyer Price info: The guided tour is free. However, you need an exhibition ticket to take part. Booking: Also available... more

Erbe und Verwurzelungen: Resonance – A Festival of Black German-Language Fiction

Within the context of Daniel Boyd’s exhibition Rainbow Serpent (Version) the authors Joe Otim Dramiga, Bahati Glaß, Melanelle B. C. Hémêfa, Winni Atiedo Modesto, Raphaëlle Red and Dean Ruddock will read the texts which they wrote for Resonance – A Festival... more

Guided Tour in English - Indigo Waves and Other Stories: Re-Navigating the Afrasian Sea and Notions of Diaspora

Please book an exhibition ticket and come to the Gropius Bau’s foyer at the time of the guided tour. Meeting point: Gropius Bau, Foyer Price info: The guided tour is free. However, you need an exhibition ticket to take part. Booking: Also available... more

Guided Tour in English - Daniel Boyd: RAINBOW SERPENT (VERSION)

Please book an exhibition ticket and come to the Gropius Bau’s foyer at the time of the guided tour. Meeting point: Gropius Bau, Foyer Price info: The guided tour is free. However, you need an exhibition ticket to take part. Booking: Also available... more

Information, Address and Opening Hours

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 Address
Niederkirchnerstraße
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
€7 reduced fee €5

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

Last edited: 10 May 2023