Berlinische Galerie: Berlin's modern art, from Dada to today

Updated on October 5, 2026

The Berlinische Galerie, in Kreuzberg, is the museum of modern and contemporary art devoted to Berlin: painting, drawing, photography, architecture and artists' archives, from the late 19th century to today. Housed since 2004 in a former glass warehouse on Alte Jakobstraße, a stone's throw from the Jewish Museum Berlin, it tells the story of the city through its artists, from the Secession to Dada, from New Objectivity to the scenes of West and East Berlin. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 10:00 to 18:00. A ticket costs €12 (reduced €7), free for under-18s. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for a visit.

Highlights

"Art in Berlin 1880–1980"

The permanent exhibition follows a century of Berlin creation, from Berlin realism and impressionism to the avant-gardes, the 1920s, the division of the city and the art of the 1970s. It is one of the best ways to understand the city through its artists.

Dada Berlin

The collection preserves traces of the Berlin Dada movement, notably through the archives and works of Hannah Höch and Raoul Hausmann, two figures of photomontage.

Photography and architecture

The museum also holds a large collection of photographs, drawings and architects' models: the collection is not limited to painting.

Temporary exhibitions

Solo shows present contemporary artists, for example Jeewi Lee, Su Yu Hsin and Josef Kaiser on the official site's programme in October 2026. They are included in the ticket.

Hours and prices

Wednesday to Monday 10:00-18:00, closed Tuesday. Ticket €12, reduced €7; free for under-18s and for refugees. On the first Wednesday of the month ("Happy Wednesday"), the reduced rate of €7 applies to everyone. A partnership with the Jewish Museum gives a reduced rate at the other museum on presentation of your ticket.

Practical info

Tips

Show your ticket from the Jewish Museum Berlin, 5 minutes away on foot, to get a reduced rate at the Berlinische Galerie (and vice versa). On the first Wednesday of the month, entry is €7 for everyone (prices checked in October 2026). For other contemporary art venues, see our guide to art galleries in Berlin and the best museums in Berlin.

How to get there

Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin (Kreuzberg). U-Bahn U1, U3 and U6 to Hallesches Tor, then about 10 minutes on foot; or U6 to Kochstraße/Checkpoint Charlie. Bus M29 (stop Jüdisches Museum) and 248.