Kunstgewerbemuseum
The Kunstgewerbemuseum in Berlin presents a comprehensive collection of European decorative arts, including fashion, design, and industrial design, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Planning your visit
The Kunstgewerbemuseum is the oldest decorative arts museum in Germany, founded in 1867, and its collection runs from medieval treasury objects to contemporary industrial design across a range few such museums match.
The medieval holdings are the standout: the Guelph Treasure of reliquaries and liturgical objects in gold, silver and enamel, and the Lüneburg civic silver, both of exceptional quality. From there the collection moves through Renaissance and baroque furniture, Venetian glass, porcelain, Jugendstil and Art Deco, into twentieth-century product design and a substantial fashion collection covering three centuries of European dress.
The fashion galleries are frequently the most engaging part for general visitors, showing how construction, silhouette and materials changed across periods.
The main building sits at the Kulturforum near Potsdamer Platz, with a further branch at Schloss Köpenick showing period rooms. It is covered by the Berlin state museums pass. Allow two hours. The main booking is an entry ticket. Current availability is shown below.
Before you book
Where is Kunstgewerbemuseum?
Kunstgewerbemuseum is in Berlin, Germany. The map on this page marks its exact location.
How long should I allow for Kunstgewerbemuseum?
Allow two hours. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Is Kunstgewerbemuseum free to enter?
Yes, general admission to Kunstgewerbemuseum is free. Guided tours and special exhibitions may still be charged separately.
Do I need to book Kunstgewerbemuseum in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.
