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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

Vaginal Davis: Fabelhaftes Produkt

Vaginal Davis “Fabulous Product” combines large-scale installations, paintings, video and film works, zines, texts, music and performance and offers a comprehensive overview of Davis' multi-layered practice and her artistic collaborations. more

Yoko Ono: Music of the mind

The ‘Music of the mind’ exhibition at Berlin's Gropius Bau honours the groundbreaking work of artist and activist Yoko Ono. more

Yoko Ona: Music of the mind

From spring 2025, the Gropius Bau will present a comprehensive solo exhibition celebrating the groundbreaking and influential work of artist and activist Yoko Ono. Spanning seven decades of the artist’s powerful, multidisciplinary practice from the mid-1950s... more

Baubau: A Play Space for Kids

Initially conceived as a pilot project by Kerstin Brätsch, a freely accessible play space will open in September 2024 in the west wing of the ground floor, then grow over the next several years and expand into the outdoor area. Inspired by The Model (1968),... 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 from 12 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, closed on Tuesday
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: 10 January 2025