On this page i compiled a list of current and upcoming exhibitions you may want to see while you are visiting Berlin. I only list exhibitions that I personally find interesting and that i either have seen myself or would like to see. For more exhibitions I would recommend the database of TIP-Berlin and the exhibition listing of Staatliche Museen on this page.
Please feel free to suggest / submit an exhibition.
Berlin Exhibitions by month
Current exhibitions in Berlin
Anton Corbijn
Fotografiska Berlin
“The story of Anton Corbijn begins in the quiet corners of a small Dutch island, where he grew up as the son of a vicar. For a young Corbijn, music was…“
Cassirer and the Breakthrough of Impressionism
Alte Nationalgalerie
“In 2026, the Alte Nationalgalerie will honour Paul Cassirer (1871–1926), one of the most important art dealers of his time. Through his gallery’s…“New Woman, New Vision – Women Photographers of the Bauhaus
Museum für Fotografie
“Outstanding women photographers have been around since the invention of photography in the early 19th century. They experimented with photographic and…“
The Sound of Courage – Music and Equality in the Nordic Countries
Music as a Tool for Social Change
Felleshus / Nordic Embassies Berlin
“What would a music industry look like if gender equality were not merely an aspiration, but a reality? The Nordic countries are often regarded as global…“A Structure of Feeling – On a New Generation of Architects in China
Aedes Architekturforum
“Twenty-five years ago, Aedes presented TUMU, an exhibition that brought a generation of young independent Chinese architects to international attention…“Nature and German History
Faith – Biology – Power
Deutsches Historisches Museum
“The exhibition looks back at 800 years of German history: The spectrum ranges from Hildegard of Bingen’s concept of “viriditas”, the greening…“Noémi Barbaglia, Noi Fuhrer, Rosa Lüders – Shimmer
Galerie Thomas Fischer
“with works by Noémi Barbaglia, Noi Fuhrer and Rosa Lüders In their works, the three artists featured in the exhibition explore the potential of images…“Love at First Fight – Queer Movements in Germany since Stonewall
Schwules Museum
“On the night of June 27th 1969, police stormed into New York’s Stonewall Inn once again. But on this occasion, it was one time too many: Stonewall’s…“Paperwork – Jumping He. Blackbox #18
Bröhan-Museum
“Graphic designer and design curator Jumping He understands “Paperwork” as an experimental project that explores the transformation of visual…“The Magic of the Street
Masterpieces of Street Photography
f³ – freiraum für fotografie
“The exhibition The Magic of the Street at f³ – freiraum für fotografie presents some of the most important names in the history of photography. It…“Metaxy : Between Destruction and Reconstruction
Akademie der Künste
“The exhibition and events project focuses on the period between destruction and reconstruction – that uncertain moment when it is still unclear how…“Berlin on Camera – 100 Years of Photography and the Press
Stabi-Kulturwerk
“Berlin pulsates – yesterday as it does today. For over a century, the press has mirrored the rhythm of the metropolis: its dynamics, its…“
Ruin and Rush – Berlin 1910–1930
Neue Nationalgalerie
“With Ruin and Rush, the Neue Nationalgalerie highlights selected works from its Classical Modern collection that explore Berlin in the 1910s and 1920s.…“Sofie Dawo. Textile Experiments
Kunstgewerbemuseum
“Sofie Dawo (1926–2010) was an exceptional artist. Her unconventional creative strategy involved enhancing fabric by damaging or disrupting it. Through…“Josef Kaiser – Building for the GDR
Berlinische Galerie
“Josef Kaiser (1910–1991) was a key figure in GDR architecture. From 1950 to 1970 he belonged to the collectives behind prestigious state buildings and…“Carrie Mae Weems – The Heart of the Matter
c/o Berlin
“C/O Berlin presents The Heart of the Matter, an extensive retrospective of the work of internationally acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems (b. 1953, USA).…“Designing for Berlin – Design from the Academy of Art Berlin-Weißensee
Museum der Dinge
“The exhibition “Designing for Berlin” focuses on a central aspect of design: the education of designers. It is presented in collaboration with the…“2101 – Future Ceramics – Dining Culture of the Future
Kunstgewerbemuseum
“How will people live in the future? How will they eat and drink, and what forms of everyday dining culture might have emerged by the year 2101? Students…“Maurizio Cattelan. NIGHT
Neue Nationalgalerie
“The Neue Nationalgalerie presents NIGHT, the first major solo exhibition in Germany by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The exhibition forms the 2026…“
Skaters and Skateboarders Before and After the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Skater & Rollbrettfahrer vor und nach dem Mauerfall
Museum in der Kulturbrauerei
“Skateboarding isn’t just a pastime or a sport. It represents a way of life. Since the 1970s, young people in both West Germany and East Germany have…“The Mountains of Tyrol
Museum Europäischer Kulturen
“Cowbells, the Berliner Hütte mountain hut in the Zillertal Alps, glacial legacy waste and a statue of Saint Nicholas – the mountainous landscape of…“
Kunstknall
Fall in Love with Art
MACHmit! Museum für Kinder
“Women* in the arts have often been overlooked and disregarded. Even today, their works are shown and purchased less frequently. Why is that, and how can…“Ryuichi Sakamoto – seeing sound, hearing time
Hamburger Bahnhof
“The exhibition is the first major retrospective of the composer and artist in Europe. Ryuichi Sakamoto is regarded as a pioneer of electronic and…“Berlin Exhibitions by month
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