A list of exhibitions to see while you are in Berlin in August 2026.
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Nothing As Our Ground
Ethnologisches Museum
“The exhibition brings together eleven artistic positions that deal with family and connectedness. The title refers to the reality of queer and migrant…“Sandra Kantanen – Bamboo Whispers in Fading Light
Persons Projects
“Persons Projects is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition Bamboo Whispers in Fading Light, a solo exhibition by Finnish artist Sandra Kantanen,…“
Edward W. Godwin and Oscar Wilde. Dandies Decadence Modernism
Bröhan-Museum
“The exhibition is dedicated to two outstanding protagonists of the Aesthetic Movement, whose cult of beauty provided a significant impulse for the…“Erwin Olaf – Muses
The face is not what we show — it is what we conceal. (Erwin Olaf)
f³ – freiraum für fotografie
“Erwin Olaf (1959–2023) is one of the most important Dutch photographers. He was an exceptional artist whose photographic work not only stands out…“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…“The Portrait of the German Chancellor
First Unveiling of the Official Portrait of Former Chancellor Angela Merkel
Bode-Museum
“For 16 years, Angela Merkel shaped German politics as Chancellor. Now, the painter Jérémie Queyras has created a portrait of her. The painting will be…“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…“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…“Interaction
Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg
“Unexpected juxtapositions play an important role in Surrealism – so much so that they can be described as a foundational principle: “As beautiful as…“Scandal! Hermione von Preuschen and the “Mors Imperator”
Alte Nationalgalerie
“The Alte Nationalgalerie is dedicating its exhibition “Scandal! Hermione von Preuschen and the “Mors Imperator”” to the painter, writer,…“Between the Lines – Daniel Libeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin
Jüdisches Museum Berlin
“The striking zigzag building by New York architect Daniel Libeskind is one of Berlin’s most famous architectural works. To mark its 25th anniversary,…“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…“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…“
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…“The Crown of Kerch
Treasures from the Dawn of European History
Neues Museum
“Gold jewellery from the migration period found near the Black Sea, silver brooches and magnificent belts from early medieval graves in France, Italy,…“