Discover Berlin’s vibrant art scene with our guide to the city’s must-see exhibitions. From the world-class Museum Island, to private galleries on the cutting edge, and unique underground art spaces, Berlin has it all. We update our exhibition guide every week, so make sure you read on for exhibition opening dates, gallery locations, and admission prices for a diverse range of shows.
Newly opened
Ting-Jung Chen, Here on the edge of the sea we sit
Taiwanese artist Ting-Jung Chen explores the dynamics of power and identity in her solo exhibition at daadgalerie. ‘Here on the edge of the sea we sit’ crafts a conceptual and immersive scenario, resonating with echoes of political speeches and public monuments. Sound plays a crucial role, with tones echoing from inside the sculptures and an interactive installation of political speeches plays overhead. Chen’s work critically examines how narratives, power and identity are constructed and contested in both public and private spheres.
- daadgalerie, Oranienstr. 161, Kreuzberg, details.
- 21 March – 4 May 2025 Opening event 20 March, 6pm
- Price: Free admission
Vaginal Davis, Fabelhaftes Produkt
While anticipation builds for Gropius Bau’s Yoko Ono show in April, the unapologetic, queer-punk brilliance of Vaginal Davis might just be the real highlight. This marks her first major solo exhibition in Germany – an electrifying, long-overdue celebration of her subversive glamour and radical creativity. – Duncan Ballantyne-Way
- Gropius Bau, Niederkirchnerstr. 7, Mitte, details.
- 21 March – 14 Sep 2025 Opening event March 20, 7pm
- Price: €9 (€6 reduced)
Berliner Realistinnen. 65 Jahre Haus am Lützowplatz (HaL)
Haus am Lützowplatz celebrates 65 years of the Fördererkreis Kulturzentrum Berlin e.V. with Berlin Realists and a bold reimagining of the 1971 1. Mai-Salon. Featuring 28 female-identifying Berlin artists, this landmark exhibition rewrites history with a gender-political twist and opens, fittingly, the day before International Women’s Day. – Duncan Ballantyne-Way
- Haus am Lützowplatz, Lützowpl. 9, Tiergarten, details.
- 8 March – 9 June 2024
- Price: Free admission
Juan Pablo Macías, Tiempo Muerto
At Körnerpark, Juan Pablo Macías’ ‘Tiempo Muerto’ exposes a wide-reaching anarchist praxis. From the public library as a site of rebellion, to the little-known links between Thracian paganism and anarchism, Macías’ works dissects power.
- Galerie im Körnerpark, Schierker Str. 8, Neukölln, details.
- March 7 – June 11
- Price: Free admission
Last chance
Mariechen Danz, edge out
With the human body as her jumping off point, Dublin-born artist Mariechen Danz formulates performances and installations that bridge the gap between scientific and magical thinking. In ‘edge out’, the Berlinische Galerie is transformed by a series of installations, each building on Danz’s extensive visual language of map-making, anatomy and astronomy.
- Berlinische Galerie, Alte Jakobstr. 124-128, Kreuzberg, details.
- 13 Sep 2024 – 31 March 2025
- Price: €10 (€6 reduced)
Parrot Terristories: Hörner/Antlfinger
As professors of multimedia storytelling at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne, and as partners who share a home, Ute Hörner and Mathias Antlfingers’ joint artistic practice uses installation, video and sculpture to understand relationships between humans, animals and machines. In ‘Parrot Terristories: Hörner/Antlfinger’, images, film and sound works trace the story of the African grey parrot. From the first paintings which depicted the exotic bird on its arrival in Europe at the time of the transatlantic slave trade (the African grey often made its way onto the same ships which transported sugar and enslaved people), to today, when more African greys can be found as pets in human homes than living wild in their countries of origin.
- TA T (Veterinary Anatomy Theater, Humboldt University) Campus Nord, Philippstr. 13/Haus 3, Mitte, details.
- 11 Oct 2024 – 29 March 2025
- Price: Free admission
European Month of Photography
EMOP Berlin, Germany’s largest biennial photography festival, takes over the city at the beginning of each spring. Showcasing the medium’s diverse forms, from historical archives to cutting-edge contemporary works, the festival features hundreds of exhibitions across museums, galleries, and project spaces. The EMOP Opening Days kick off with a busy programme of talks and discussions, fostering dialogue between artists, curators, and the public.
- Akademie der Künste Hanseatenweg 10, Tiergarten, and other venues across Berlin, details.
- EMOP festival happening throughout the city: 1 – 31 March 2025
- Price: TBD
Ngozi Schommers, I’m sorry, I can’t help you
Ngozi Ajah Schommers’ ‘I’m sorry, I can’t help you’ confronts the often-unheard experiences of Black women in the German health system. Combining sculpture, painting, drawing, and installation, Schommers’ cross-media works explore implicit biases and the lack of adequate treatment. Crucially, Schommers collaborates with women from her Nigerian community, amplifying marginalised voices and forging new solidarities.
- Deutscher Künstlerbund, Markgrafenstr. 67, Mitte, details.
- 13 Dec 2024 – 31 March 2025
- Price: Free admission
Opening soon
Yoko Ono
Berlin celebrates Yoko Ono with two major exhibitions. At Gropius Bau, ‘Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind’ showcases over 200 works from seven decades, revealing Ono’s radical approach to art-making. Over at Neue Nationalgalerie, ‘Yoko Ono: Dream Together’ invites active participation in works focused on peace, healing and imagining a different world. Both exhibitions highlight the artist’s groundbreaking career across visual art, music and activism.
- Gropius Bau, Niederkirchnerstr. 7, Mitte, details.
- 11 April – 31 Aug 2025
- Price: €15 (€10 reduced)
- Neue Nationalgalerie, Potsdamer Str. 50, Tiergarten, details.
- 11 April – 14 Sep 2025
- Price: €20 (€10 reduced)
Vamos a la playa: Holidays Under Franco
To mark the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death, the Museum Europäischer Kulturen presents ‘Vamos a la Playa: Holidays Under Franco’ The exhibition explores the role of mass tourism in Spain under dictatorship. Through seven artistic approaches, it reflects on how tourism served as propaganda, promoting a stereotypical image of Spain. Participating artists share their memories of family holidays, offering a glimpse into this complex period of history.
- Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Arnimallee 25, Dahlem, details.
- 15 June – 7 Dec 2025
- Price: €10 (€5 reduced)
Currently open
Provenances: Wayfaring Art
Berlinische Galerie’s ‘Provenances: Wayfaring Art’ delves into the history of cultural objects, a practice integral to museums today. Picking up from a 2020 event cut short by the pandemic, the exhibition documents the Berlinische Galerie’s ongoing research into its holdings, particularly regarding art stolen from Jewish victims of the Nazis. Through selected examples and original archival documents, the show explores the journey of artworks, highlighting the importance of provenance research in understanding art’s history.
- Berlinische Galerie, Alte Jakobstr. 124-128, Kreuzberg, details.
- 7 March – 13 Oct 2025
- Price: €10 (€6 reduced)
Nan Goldin: This Will Not End Well
After winning the Käthe Kollwitz Prize in 2022, artist and activist Nan Goldin is getting one of the greatest prizes of all: a full-scale retrospective at Berlin’s most prestigious art museum. ‘This WIll Not End Well’ showcases the photographer’s work at the end of the twentieth century, when she captured her friends and lovers immersed in a fluid, hedonistic bohemia, full of joy, sensuality and suffering.
- Neue Nationalgalerie, Potsdamer Str. 50, Mitte, details.
- 23 Nov 2024 – extended to 6 April 2025
- Price: €14 (€7 reduced) for entrance to all exhibitions at the Neue Nationalgalerie.
Laure Prouvost, We Felt A Star Dying
Step into the world of Turner Prize-winning artist Laure Prouvost at Kraftwerk Berlin with ‘We Felt A Star Dying’, an immersive installation that delves into the mysteries of quantum physics. Created in collaboration with philosopher Tobias Rees and scientist Hartmut Neven, this ambitious project blurs the lines between art and science, embracing the unpredictability of the Quantum Age.
- Kraftwerk, Köpenicker Str. 70, Mitte, details.
- 21 Feb – 4 May 2025
- Price: €12 (€8 reduced)
Ayoung Kim, Many Worlds Over
Ayoung Kim’s solo exhibition at Hamburger Bahnhof offers a captivating journey through a series of interconnected virtual worlds. The Korean artist employs a diverse range of media, and by blurring the lines between the real and the digital, Kim invites viewers to explore themes of identity, migration, and the future of humanity.
- Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr. 50, Mitte, details.
- 28 Feb – 20 July 2025
- Price: €16 (€8 reduced)
Dressed to Impress: Reconstructions of Medieval Robes from Nubia
‘Dress to Impress: Reconstructions of Medieval Robes from Nubia’ showcases the opulent attire of the ancient Nubian kingdom. Based on exquisite wall paintings from the cathedral of Faras, now housed in Warsaw, the exhibition features meticulously reconstructed robes for royalty and clergy. Beyond fashion, the exhibition explores the symbolism of clothing in Nubian society, highlighting the interplay between religious and political power in this fascinating civilisation.
- Bode Museum, Am Kupfergraben 3, Mitte, details.
- 6 Feb – 12 April 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
Pete Doherty, Better Felt Alive
Co-frontman of The Libertines, Pete Doherty was once the poster boy for rock ‘n’ roll excess, but his visual art showcases a very different side. His exhibition ‘Better Felt Alive’ at Janinebeangallery showcases layered canvases bursting with lyrics, typewritten phrases, and a raw, emotional intensity.
- Janinebeangallery, Torstr. 154, Mitte, details.
- 7 Feb – 26 April 2025
- Price: Free admission
Sam Youkilos, Under the Sun
Through a vast archive of photographs and videos captured on his iPhone, Youkilis documents the mundane and the magnificent, from fleeting moments on the street to the seductive allure of travel clichés. His work examines how social media shapes our perception of the world, blurring the lines between amateur snapshots and artistic expression. Youkilis’ meticulous observations offer a poetic and insightful commentary on our contemporary visual culture, inviting viewers to reflect on how we use images to construct our identities and share our experiences.
- C/O, Amerika Haus, Hardenbergstr. 22-24, Charlottenburg, details.
- 1 Feb – 7 May 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
Silvia Rosi, Prokektorat
Italian-Togolese artist Silvia Rosi’s exhibition ‘Protektorat’ at C/O Berlin explores the enduring legacy of colonialism in Togo. Drawing on archival materials and incorporating staged photography, video, and performative elements, Rosi investigates the complex interplay of language, power, and resistance. Focusing on the impact of colonial language policies, the exhibition highlights the suppression of local languages and their ongoing struggle for survival.
- C/O, Amerika Haus, Hardenbergstr. 22-24, Charlottenburg, details.
- 1 Feb – 7 May 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography
C/O Berlin presents ‘A World in Common,’ an exhibition featuring twenty-three African and African diaspora artists who challenge Western-centric narratives. Inspired by Achille Mbembe’s calls for us to imagine “a world in common” the exhibition explores themes of cultural heritage, spirituality, and climate justice.
- C/O, Amerika Haus, Hardenbergstr. 22-24, Charlottenburg, details.
- 1 Feb – 7 May 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
Frank Ockenfels III, Introspection
Known for his iconic portraits of Hollywood A-listers, Frank Ockenfels III delves into a more intimate realm in his latest exhibition, ‘Introspection.’ At Fotografiska, the acclaimed photographer invites viewers to break free from convention and explore their own inner worlds. Drawing inspiration from his personal journals – a tool initially used to combat anxiety – Ockenfels transforms portraits into dynamic collages, blending photography with ink, charcoal, and scissors.
- Fotografiska, Oranienburger Str. 54, Mitte, details.
- 31Jan – 4 May 2025
- Price: €14 from Mon-Thurs, and €16 from Fri-Sun (€10 reduced everyday), access to all exhibitions.
From Odesa to Berlin – European Painting of the 16th to 19th Century
Brought to Berlin for safekeeping as Putin’s troops amassed on the Ukrainian-Russian border, 60 paintings from Odesa’s Museum of Western and Eastern Art in Ukraine feature in this important exhibition. Displayed alongside 25 works from Berlin’s collection, the works highlight a shared artistic heritage and stand as a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine. – DBW
- Gemäldegalerie, Matthäikirchplatz, Mitte, details.
- 24 Jan – 22 June 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
Young Birds from Strange Mountains: Queer Arts from Southeast Asia and its Diaspora
The Schwules Museum is delving into the vibrant and often overlooked queer histories of Southeast Asia. ‘Young Birds from Strange Mountains’ showcases the work of queer artists from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia, challenging dominant narratives and reclaiming erased histories. Inspired by the censored poems of Ngô Xuân Diệu, the exhibition explores themes of belonging, resistance, and the enduring spirit of queer communities.
- Schwules Museum, Lützowstr. 73, Schöneberg, details.
- 29 Nov 2024 – 4 Aug 2025
- Price: €10 (€5 reduced)
Museum in Motion
Hamburger Bahnhof re-opens its Rieckhallen with ‘Museum in Motion,’ a dynamic showcase of contemporary art reflecting the evolving role of museums. Featuring large-scale installations by renowned artists like Cevdet Erek and Elmgreen & Dragset, the exhibition explores how museums must adapt to a rapidly changing world. Alongside ‘Nationalgalerie: A Collection for the 21st Century,’ the exhibition offers a fresh perspective on Hamburger Bahnhof’s extensive holdings.
- Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr. 50, Mitte, details.
- 6 Sep 2024 – Until further notice
- Price: €16 (€8 reduced)
Evil Flowers
Odilon Redon Cul-de-lampe (Schlussvignette), Illustration für Les Fleurs du mal von Charles Baudelaire, 1891. Photo: Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg / Dietmar Katz
Inspired by Charles Baudelaire’s 1857 poetry collection, Les Fleurs du Mal, this showcase brings together a selection of works, from early modernist paintings to contemporary art, that explore themes of depression, eroticism, and the grotesque. ‘Evil Flowers’ highlights the enduring influence of Baudelaire’s poetry, which continues to inspire artists to push the boundaries of the beautiful and the macabre.
- Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg, Schloßstr. 70, Charlottenburg, details.
- 12 Dec 2024 – 4 May 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
Semiha Berksoy: Singing in Full Colour
Hamburger Bahnhof presents a captivating retrospective of the Turkish artist and opera singer Semiha Berksoy. The exhibition delves into her multifaceted career, exploring the intersection of her musical and artistic talents. From her early days as a promising opera singer to her later years as a renowned painter, Berksoy’s work continues to inspire and intrigue.
- Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr. 50, Mitte, details.
- 6 Dec 2024 – 11 May 2025
- Price: €16 (€8 reduced) access to all exhibitions
Andrea Pichl, Values of Economy
How can we understand the historical transfer of power between East and West Germany through a visual lens? Andrea Pichl’s ‘Values of Economy utilises architectural installations to imagine how invisible structures of state power, capital flow, and historical unrest manifest themselves. The works will be exhibited alongside and in dialogue with the Hamburger Bahnhof’s permanent collection of works by Joseph Beuys.
- Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr. 50, Mitte, details.
- 8 Nov 2024 – 4 May 2025
- Price: €16 (€8 reduced) access to all exhibitions
Alfredo Jaar, The End of the World
‘The End of the World’ is a thought-provoking exploration of the dark side of globalisation. Through a series of powerful installations, Alfredo Jaar exposes the human cost of our insatiable demand for precious metals and minerals. The Chilean artist’s work forces us to confront the ethical implications of our consumption habits, inviteing us to consider a more sustainable and equitable future.
- KINDL – Centre for Contemporary Art, Am Sudhaus 3, Neukölln, details.
- 15 Sep 2025 – 1 June 2025
- Price: €10 (€4 reduced)
FOTOGAGA: Max Ernst and Photography
One of the most important artists from the Dadaist and Surrealist movements, Max Ernst is celebrated for his rule-breaking art practice. ‘FOTOGAGA: Max Ernst and Photography’ looks back on the artist’s oeuvre with a fresh perspective, creating points of connection between his hyper-Surrealist work and the establishment of photography as an art form.
- Museum für Fotografie, Jebensstr. 2, Charlottenburg, details.
- 18 Oct 2024 – 27 April 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
Mark Bradford: Keep Walking
An immersive exploration of race, gender, economic inequalities and resilience in the face of it all, this exhibition is made up of 20 dynamic installations, engaging the mind and senses. Unpacking the lived realities of Black life in America, Bradford’s abstract compositions are crafted from found objects and draw from his own experiences growing up in Los Angeles.
- Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr. 50, Mitte, details.
- 6 Sep 2024 – 18 May 2025
- Price: €16 (€8 reduced) for entrance to all exhibitions
Muslim InVisibilities: An installation in three variations
Islamic culture has been present in Europe for centuries, but how (if at all) is this history reflected in institutional collections like that of the Museum Europäischer Kulturen? For the first of three interventions, the MEK is readdressing the complex history of a number of Euro-Islamic artefacts which first became part of the museum’s collection in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Arnimallee 25, Dahlem, details.
- 8 Aug 2024 – 13 April 2025
- Price: €10 (€5 reduced)
Kate Newby, anything, anything
Through a series of subtle interventions, contemporary artist Kate Newby invites visitors to challenge our perception of the Klosterruine: a 13th-century monastery that was heavily damaged in WWII and then conserved as an open ruin. In the outdoor installation, discarded found materials are repurposed, inviting visitors to contemplate the details that are often overlooked in a crowded city.
- Klosterruine, Klosterstr. 73a, Mitte, details.
- 9 June 2024 – 27 April 2025
- Price: Free admission
Let’s Play Majerus G3
‘Let’s Play Majerus G3’ opens more than twenty years after the young Luxembourgish artist Michel Majerus tragically died in a plane crash. Taking as its point of departure the Macintosh Powerbook G3 which the artist used in his late career (and on what might be a macabre note, was actually salvaged from the plane crash wreckage), the exhibition explores the rich tapestry of Majerus’ digital work, examining questions of ownership and originality in an age of shared online networks.
- Michel Majerus Estate, Knaackstr. 12, Prenzlauer Berg, details.
- 27 April 2024 – extended to 4 May 2025
- Price: Free admission
Goddesses and Consorts: Women in Ancient Myth
Horrid Medusa, passionate Aphrodite, ever-faithful Penelope: Reductionist and stereotypical depictions of women have existed since (and well before) the days of ancient mythology. Inspired by critically feminist readings of ancient texts, ‘Goddesses and Consorts: Women in Ancient Myth’ aims to provide a more nuanced look at the expectations, myths and real lives of women in ancient times.
- Altes Museum, Bodestr. 1-3, Mitte, details.
- 24 May 2024 – extended to 4 May 2025
- Price: €12 (€6 reduced)
Joseph Beuys
One of the most influential figures in Modern art, Joseph Beuyes is being celebrated with a large-scale new exhibition at the Hamburger Bahnhof. Made up of around 15 works, including important installations like Tram Stop: A monument to the future (1976) and Das Kapital Raum, 1970-1977 (1980), the exhibition showcases the complex life and work of Beuys.
- Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr. 50-51, Mitte, details
- 22 March 2024 – Until further notice
- Price: €16 (€8 reduced) for entrance to all exhibitions
Extreme Tension: Art between politics and society – Collection of the Nationalgalerie 1945 – 2000
An expansive survey of art created during the second half of the 20th century, ‘Extreme Tension’ showcases a number of daring and diverse artworks. Political and social unrest characterised the post-war collection, which features key works from East and West Germany, Western Europe, the Soviet Union and the USA.
- Neue Nationalgalerie, Potsdamer Str. 50, Mitte, details.
- 18 Nov 2023 – 28 Sep 2025
- Price: €14 (€7 reduced) for entrance to all exhibitions at the Neue Nationalgalerie.
