Art galleries of Mitte
Berlin, Germany

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.
Best for ages 13+
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Berlin, Germany
|Berlin is a world-class art destination, thanks to three primary, complimentary causes.
First, there was a hoard of masterpieces collected on the order of culture-mad Friedrich the Great, followed by a succession of emperors – their royal curators and architects equipped with lavish budgets. Second came the spoils collected from a globe-spanning German Empire, and third, a generous amount of public funding in recent years has established Berlin’s state-owned museums way up there on the world’s A-list of art collections.
No less impressive is Berlin’s thriving contemporary art scene – the most fertile in Germany – with more than 600 private and commercial art galleries, showcasing a wealth of well-known, emerging and undiscovered talent.
Berlin, Germany
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.
Best for ages 13+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Adult price: £10
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Adult price: £8
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Adult price: £16
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
|Visually captivating, mile-long segment of the former Wall, now adorned with paintings by 118 artists. The largest open-air gallery in the world.
Best for ages 8+
Berlin, Germany
|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.
Adult price: £16
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Adult price: £6
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Adult price: £8
Best for ages 13+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Adult price: £12
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
|An impressive collection of 20th-century artworks up until the 1960s, with masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Kandinsky, and Warhol, among others.
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
|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.
Adult price: £10
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
A unique and extraordinary collection of surrealist and fantastical art, with artworks by renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, and Rene Magritte.
Adult price: £10
Best for ages 18+
Berlin, Germany
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.
Best for ages 13+
Unless they’re private collections, you generally don’t need to book online before you go and can just turn up. The big art museums all have audio guides, and some have guided tours (check in advance, as they may need booking).
The Berlin Museum Pass permits entry to all the major Berlin museums – including its art museums – for three days, for about €25. It comes with a guide containing helpful information and listings of participating museums.
The more comprehensive Berlin Welcome Card gives you up to 50% off entrance to most of the city’s top attractions, including its art galleries and museums, and includes free public transport and a free handy guidebook. The price varies depending on the number of days you want – from 48 hours to 6 days.
Galleries and art museums are open all year round; most open Tuesday to Sunday and close on Monday.
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