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When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
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What is the Berlinische Galerie and what does it offer?

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Walking Tour

Berlinische Galerie as an important museum is situated in Berlin – the capital city of Germany and functions as a museum of modern art, photography and architecture. Founding in 1975, it features a broad series of works of art mainly focusing on twentieth and twenty-first-century creations half makes it important landmark and attraction for those interested in art and everyone else.

It defines exploring of the Permanant Collection as a focus on the artworks, their authors, background information and their numerous features and aspects.

Particularly noteworthy is the immense collection of object paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings, photography and installations reaching the contemporary age permanent exhibition of Berlin gallery. This collection allows for providing a brief of modern art movements while paying attention to artists located in Berlin.

Other artists who have their art pieces in the museum collection include Max Beckmann, Otto Dix, Hannah Höch and Gerhard Richter. This collection is actually quite diverse, and if one looks at the history of art in Berlin presented in the mentioned site, it is rather picturesque and stimulating for further research. Regardless of whether visitors are particular to expressionism or surrealism, or contemporary art, everyone will find something interesting at the Berlinische Galerie.

Temporary Exhibitions

As well as to the acquisitions of the collection, it hosts periodically the temporary exhibitions dedicated to various aspects and kinds of the art. These ones are never permanent and are definitely different each time one visits the said structure.

For instance, previous installations of the specific type of temporary exhibition have been named Street Photography, Architecture, or Video. These exhibitions include creation and display of new pieces of work by various artists, ranging from young talent to highly professional artists.

Architecture and Design

The building of the museum also has a visual balance between contemporary and antique looks. The original building thus got its modern look with clean lines and forms; its architectural design was developed by Berlin-based Jens Hoffmann and Yılmaz Hacımemiş.

The Berlinische Galerie is located in a former glass warehouse, which has been adapted architecturally to become a museum. By integrating the Meatpacking District raw elements by asserting the contemporary architectural styling the architects were able to turn the area into an art work on its own.

Other Add-On Services and Features

As a courtesy the Berlinische Galerie provides services and facilities whenever guests visit the place. These include; A book shop, a café and a magnificent yard outside where people can sit and even ponder over the things they saw in the museum.

In the same manner, the museum has a guided tour and learning sessions for both young and old as well as other learning lessons. Such opportunities provided the means by which a visitor can learn more about the pieces and the processes that led to pieces.

Visiting Information

If you’re planning a trip to the Berlinische Galerie, here is some important information to keep in mind:

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Address

This is located at Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, 10969 Berlin, Germany.

Admission Fees

Regular: €10

Reduced: €7

It said children of below the age of 18 should be allowed to watch the programme without paying for it.

Public Transportation

U-Bahn: U1, U3 (Hallesches Tor station)

Bus: M29 (Jüdisches Museum stop)

S-Bahn: S1, S2, S25 or Anhalter Bahnhof station

 

This public art gallery also holds temporary galleries and presents great architecture, plus it offers many pieces of work for children and adults to view. Even if you are not an art lover, it is worth visiting this museum, if only to gain a different perspective when checking out the culture of the Berliner city of Germany.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free