Museum of Photography and Helmut Newton Foundation: Tickets, Opening Hours and Exhibitions

Updated on October 5, 2026

The Museum of Photography (Museum für Fotografie) occupies the former Landwehr officers' casino, a 1909 building on Jebensstraße just behind Zoologischer Garten station. It houses the Helmut Newton Foundation, created by the Berlin-born fashion and nude photographer so that his work would return to his home city, and the photography collections of the Berlin State Museums. Newton's large prints fill the foyer; the upper floors host temporary exhibitions. It is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday; a ticket costs €12 (reduced €6). Allow an hour and a half. The museum is closed from 16 November to 2 December 2026 for refurbishment.

Highlights

The Landwehrkasino

The 1909 building, with its stone façade and pediment, served as the casino of the Landwehr officers before housing the museum. Giant posters announce the current exhibitions. It stands a couple of steps from Zoologischer Garten station.

The Helmut Newton Foundation

Born in Berlin in 1920 and died in 2004, Newton is one of the century's most famous fashion photographers. His foundation holds his contact sheets, prints and archives. Until 15 November 2026, "Helmut Newton's One-off Album" is shown alongside "Rooms / Stages"; "Intermezzo: Revisiting Helmut Newton" remains on view until 31 December 2027.

The photography exhibitions

After the closure from 16 November to 2 December 2026, "Echt Foto! Photography between Paper and Pixel" opens on 4 December 2026 and runs until 18 April 2027.

Opening hours and tickets

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 to 19:00, Thursday 11:00 to 20:00, closed on Monday. Ticket €12 (reduced €6). With a same-day ticket for C/O Berlin you get €2 off (€1 off the reduced ticket).

Practical info

Tips

Buy your ticket online on the Berlin State Museums website (prices checked in October 2026). The Museumspass Berlin also gives access: see our guide to the Museumspass. The museum is wheelchair accessible through a step-free entrance to the left of the main entrance, with a lift and an accessible toilet. For a half-day of art and images, continue to C/O Berlin, 200 metres away, and read our guide to galleries and contemporary art.