World-class art in Berlin

Join the culture crowd and explore over 600 private galleries clustered in Mitte’s artistic heart, with art from students to masters, struggling to world-famous.

This renowned art institution houses the impressive modern and contemporary art collection of Heinz Berggruen, a German-American art collector. It spans various artistic movements, including Cubism, Surrealism, and German Expressionism and includes works by prominent artists such as Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, and Alberto Giacometti.

Reopened in 2006 after a major refurbishment, the museum now houses a fine collection of Byzantine art, coins, medals, and most notably, one of Europe’s finest collections of sculpture.

This authentic World War II bunker in Mitte has been converted into a sprawling 3,000sq m contemporary art gallery to house the superb private collection of advertising guru Christian Boros. Also on display are works by luminaries such as Olafur Eliasson and Anselm Reyle. Access by 1.5-hour guided tours only, available Thursday-Sunday. Book ahead.

Visually captivating, mile-long segment of the former Wall, now adorned with paintings by 118 artists. The largest open-air gallery in the world.

One of the world’s finest collections of European art from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance (13th-18th centuries). Caravaggio, Raphael, Rubens and Titian and 16 exceptional works by Rembrandt.

The Kunstgewerbemuseum showcases decorative arts and design, with an extensive collection of objects spanning various historical periods and artistic styles. Exquisite displays of ceramics, glassware, and furniture, complement those of textiles, jewellery, and other decorative items. The museum’s collection encompasses both European and non-European works, providing a comprehensive perspective on global decorative arts.

Prestigious museum showcasing the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the Islamic world. through a mightily impressive collection of over 15,000 artifacts, spanning more than a millennium. Marvel at exquisite examples of Islamic art, including intricate calligraphy, illuminated manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and architectural elements.

A museum that celebrates the art and history of photography through a rich and diverse collection of iconic works from renowned photographers around the world. Temporary exhibitions highlight various genres, techniques, and historical periods of photography, from black-and-white classics to cutting-edge contemporary pieces.

One of the world’s largest and most significant public collections of contemporary art, housed in an architecturally impressive neoclassical building which used to be one of Berlin’s main railway stations.

An impressive collection of 20th-century artworks up until the 1960s, with masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Kandinsky, and Warhol, among others.

This gallery showcases one of the world’s largest collections of 19th-century sculpture and paintings, with additional collections of neoclassical, Romantic, Impressionist and early Modernist artwork.

A unique and extraordinary collection of surrealist and fantastical art, with artworks by renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, and Rene Magritte.

A contemporary urban art and street art museum showcasing a diverse range of artworks, installations, and murals created by renowned street artists from around the world. With its ever-evolving exhibitions, they explore the intersection of art, culture, and the urban environment, promoting artistic expression and cultural exchange.

Europe’s hippest capital boasts non-stop nightlife, cutting-edge fashion, cosmopolitan eats and museum treasures galore. At the centre of the World and Cold Wars, it also oozes history, much of it sobering.

The top cities and regions for world-class art museums and cutting-edge galleries. A feast for art lovers, and home to the masterpieces everyone should see.