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.

Europe’s hippest capital boasts non-stop nightlife, cutting-edge fashion, cosmopolitan eats and museum treasures galore.

An extraordinary UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site home to five world-class museums, covering 6,000 years of cultural and art history. An essential stop on any Berlin itinerary.

Museum Island’s Neues Museum houses prehistoric and early historic collections, notably an excellent Egyptian Collection – including the famous bust of Queen Nefertiti.

A tour de force of treasures amassed by German archaeologists. The superb site pulls together three previous museums covering Islamic art, classical antiquities and the ancient Near East.

The famous Iron Curtain border crossing – now a fascinating museum full of daring and poignant escape tales. A Berlin must-see.

Award-winning, hands-on museum dedicated to life in the former East German Republic.

This thrilling and immersive attraction takes you on a journey through the darker side of Berlin’s crime and punishment history, with live actors, special effects, and interactive storytelling bringing chilling tales of the past to life. Expect medieval torture chambers, plague-infested streets, and witch trials. Min age 5 years, but we’d advised 13+.

The first museum to be built on Museum Island set in a stunning neoclassical building, houses exhibits from the Collection of Classical Antiquities. The permanent Greek collection is displayed on the ground floor, with special exhibitions on the second.

Built in 1969 in the former East Berlin as a symbol of German Democratic Republic (GDR)’s technical prowess, this distinctive, 368m tall Fernsehturm telecommunications tower has become an iconic landmark soaring above the city skyline. The observation deck features floor-to-ceiling windows, offers a 360-degree view of Berlin’s skyline, plus informational panels and audio guides that provide interesting facts about the city’s history and landmarks.

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.