Berlinische Galerie

The Berlinische Galerie is a museum in Berlin dedicated to modern and contemporary art, photography and architecture with a focus on works connected to the city. It presents both historical and contemporary perspectives on Berlin’s visual culture.

Galleries display painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography and architectural models from the late 19th century to the present, alongside rotating special exhibitions. The museum also stages talks and educational programs linked to the city’s artistic history.

The institution was established to collect and present Berlin-related art and architectural material and has developed a collection that documents the city’s cultural shifts across the 20th and 21st centuries. It operates as both a public museum and a research resource for Berlin-focused visual culture.

Located in Berlin’s inner city, the Berlinische Galerie is accessible by public transit and sits within the city’s cultural quarter, close to other contemporary art venues.

What to See #

• Permanent collection: Long-term holdings of paintings, sculptures, photographs and architectural works that document Berlin's modern and contemporary production.
• Temporary exhibition halls: Gallery spaces for changing exhibitions that focus on 20th- and 21st-century art and architecture in Berlin.
• Archive and documentation: Collection archives and documentation relevant to the museum's focus on Berlin art and architectural history.