Museumsportal Berlin

Courtesy: Rory Pilgrim & Andriesse-Eyck Galerie

Transmediale
January 31 – February 3, 2019

The transmediale examines new connections between art, culture, and technology at Haus der Kulturen der Welt. The annual festival presents exhibitions, conferences, screenings, performances, and publications. Visitors are encouraged to think about their everyday relationship to old and new technology. The specific theme of the 2019 edition will be "what moves you"and will focus on the role of emotions and empathy within digital culture.

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Courtesy the artist & Meyer Riegger Berlin/Karlsruhe. Foto: Jens Ziehe

Gallery Weekend
April 26–28, 2019

During the Gallery Weekend gallery owners as well as international artists, collectors and art lovers gather in Berlin to discover the vibrant contemporary art scene in town. Around 50 renowned galleries show top-class art from Friday to Sunday evening. Numerous exhibition halls, museums and private collections join in. Check out the gallery districts around Charlottenstraße in Mitte, Lindenstraße in Kreuzberg and Potsdamer Straße in Tiergarten!

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International Museum Day
Sunday, May 19, 2019

The annual International Museum Day is organized by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) reminding us how exciting, special and important museums are for us and our society. "Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition" is the title of the 42nd International Museum Day. In Berlin, many museums will participate with free admission, special guided tours and other events. Discover the website and find out what´s going on in town as well as in any other museum in Germany!

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German Day of Mills
June 10, 2019

White Monday is a special day to experience the traditional German Day of Mills. It´s a great opportunity to visit mills in the region which will operate as well - if there´s enough wind, of course. Check out mills in town, for example in Berlin-Marzahn, Gatow, or at the German Museum of Technology in Kreuzberg.

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Long Night of the Sciences
June 15, 2019

For the Long Night of the Sciences, approximately 70 scientific institutions in Berlin and Potsdam open their laboratories, lecture halls, libraries and archives in order to share their latest research. General scientific phenomena will be explained in an entertaining way through amusing experiments. Museums, such as the Museum of Natural History, the Archenhold Observatory or the Museum of Medical History will also give a look into their scientific work to the public.

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Kultur im Park

Potsdam Palaces Nights
August 16 and 17, 2019

Once a year, the enchanting Park Sanssouci between the New Palace in the west and Sanssouci Palace in the east turns into a grand stage. The royal buildings, terraces, ponds and alleys are illuminated, the historic halls are open to access. While walking through the park you will meet musicians, dancers and historically costumed storytellers who will let you experience "Una Notte Italiana". Enjoy the Potsdam Palaces Night on one of the two summer evenings!

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Museum für Kommunikation

Long Night of Museums
August 31, 2019

Exploring the unique landscape of Berlin's museums for one evening with one ticket – that is possible during the Long Night of Museums. About 80 museums open their doors once a year until well after midnight and offer visitors a special program. In guided tours, talks, workshops and performances the visitors can get to know collections and meet museum professionals. Buses on various routes bring the revelers from house to house.

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Bauhausweek
August 31 to September 8, 2019

2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bauhaus, the visionary university for art and design. Berlin hosts numerous exhibitions and events, for example in Bröhan Museum, Haus der Kulturen der Welt or Berlinische Galerie. On August 31, the Bauhausweek Berlin will open with a window exhibition in retail stores and city-wide series of programs. Lectures, installations and performances will also take place in the festival center on Ernst-Reuter-Platz.

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Open Monument Day in Berlin
September 8, 2019

The Open Monument Day takes place each year on the second Sunday in September. In 2019, the theme of the event is "Modern(ity): Radical Changes in Art and Architecture". It´s a great opportunity to discover historically significant, non-public buildings and learn more about architecture and urban design. In Berlin, the owners and users of the heritage-listed buildings invite visitors to come by on two days. Find out which museums and memorials will take part!

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Berlin Art Week
September 11–15, 2019

Berlin Art Week is a highlight on the contemporary art calendar in the German capital. The rich variety of the program is made possible by the joint collaboration of institutions, galleries, artists, private collectors, and project spaces. For the 8th time, the Berlin art scene will host art fairs, award ceremonies, artist films and exhibition openings at the Academy of Arts, KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Hamburger Bahnhof, Berlinischen Galerie, and many others.

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Friends with Books – Art Book Fair
October, 2019

The art book fair at the large halls in Hamburger Bahnhof brings together art lovers and artists as well as publishers. Every year over 180 international artists and publishers present their extensive designed art books and special magazines. There are attendant readings, book presentations, discussions or performances.

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Jewish Culture Days
November, 2019

The Jewish Culture Days let you experience Jewish culture and Jewish lifestyle in Germany today – for example the open day at the Jewish parish hall at Fasanenstraße or lectures and concerts in Berlin's Synagogues. The program will include series of films at Babylon cinema or at Zeughaus cinema as well as theater performances, exhibitions of Centrum Judaicum and DJ nights.

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