5 Contemporary Art Galleries in Berlin

It can be overwhelming to decide which art to see in Berlin. This guide contains some of the iconic and must see galleries in the city. From small spaces in incredible locations to extensive places where you need a few hours to see all the artworks. If you are unsure where should you start, save this and start whenever.

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KW Institute for Contemporary Art

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You need a few good hours to visit this one. Luckily, there is a cafe in the yard, where you can take a break in the shadow of the trees. Regular ticket costs 10€. Situated in Mitte, a very hip neighborhood, where you will find many small galleries all the way around.

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KÖNIG GALERIE

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A small gallery in Kreuzberg that runs usually three exhibitions at the same time. Situated in a former brutalist church, you should visit this one if only for the architecture of the space. Extensive library with exhibition albums at ground level that you can browse through and a small art shop. No entrance fee.

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Schinkel Pavillon

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Located in Mitte, in the garden of Kronprinzenpalais, offering a few spaces including one that has floor to ceiling windows and a panorama view of Berlin. An eccentric building back from the DDR, it features temporary exhibitions of contemporary sculpture, installation and media art nowadays. Regular tickets at 6€.

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Haus am Waldsee

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Surrounded by trees in the lake district between Krumme Lanke and Schlachtensee, it has been built in 1922 and established as an exhibition house since 1946, showcasing temporary exhibitions of contemporary artworks. A beautiful serene garden in the back that hosts readings and performances often, alongside a cafe with refreshments and interesting sweets. Regular tickets at 8€.

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Julia Stoschek Foundation

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The Foundation is a private collection of contemporary art with a focus on media art, where temporary exhibitions are showing different works and publications. There is a nice cafe where you can take a break. Regular tickets at 5€ and are valid six months after the first visit. Guided tours are also possible for 10€ per person.

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If you are a lover of all things vintage and antique, you're in the right place. I'm a visual artist, originally from Eastern Europe and living in Berlin since 8 years. My images, videos and installations have travelled bookshops, galleries and national museums. Now I work with metal and flowers and I’m also a passionate vintage guide. I had gone thrifting all across Europe, from Spain to Denmark and France to Romania. Fleamarkets, shops, cafes, museums like time capsule. I’ve done them all. It would be my total pleasure to share with you these places, where you can travel to another decade, or even century. You will feel inspired to decorate your home differently, find incredible outfits and gifts, have dinner and drinks in fabulous places. I'll show you the old Berlin. Let's go down the rabbit hole!

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