Bauhaus-Archiv

The Bauhaus-Archiv is a museum and research institution in Berlin dedicated to the Bauhaus school of art, design and architecture, which was founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius. It documents the movement’s development and global influence on modern design.

Exhibition galleries display furniture, graphic design, architectural models and teaching material that illustrate Bauhaus principles and their later interpretations. Temporary exhibitions rotate alongside displays from the archive, and the venue runs education programs and talks related to modernist design.

The institution was created to collect, preserve and study material from the Bauhaus movement and to present its history and legacy to the public and scholars. Over time its holdings have been used for exhibitions, publications and research on 20th-century design.

Situated in the city of Berlin, the Bauhaus-Archiv is located within the State of Berlin and is accessible by public transport from central districts.

• Collections: Holds primary-source material and design objects that document the Bauhaus school's teaching, products and influence across architecture and applied arts.
• Research access: Research facilities support academic study and loan requests for exhibitions worldwide; check the museum website for access conditions.

What to See #

• Permanent collection: Houses the museum's permanent collection of objects, models and documents related to the Bauhaus school and its influence on architecture and design.
• Temporary exhibitions: Rotating displays of design, architecture and applied arts that present thematic or retrospective exhibitions.
• Archive and library: Research repository of drawings, photographs, correspondence and books used by scholars and students; access is generally by appointment or during research hours.
• Study collection: A study collection of furniture, objects and teaching material used for close-up study and teaching programs.