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What Makes the Berggruen Museum a Must-Visit in Berlin, Germany?

by | Mar 7, 2024 | Walking Tour

Introduction

Here is your guide to the main theme of art exhibited at Berggruen Museum in Berlin, Germany. Whether you’re new to the art world or have already been exposed to fantastic collections, this museum will definitely do the job for you. In the following blog post, you will learn more about the specifics and peculiarities of the museum, the most important moments and the reasons for its international popularity.

About the Museum

The Berggruen Museum, which has been located at Boodstraße 1 (Charlottenburg district) of Berlin since its inception, was established by Heinz Berggruen, an art collector and critic. This museum has an impressive collection of the modernist art which are works of Picasso Klee, Matisse and others; Today it is a culture site and a must see place for all the art lovers visiting Berlin.

When you walk through the door of the museum you will be engulfed in an environment that promotes creativity and uniqueness. The collectors are organized in order to give people a clear view of the progression of modern art and therefore offer an appealing experience.

The Highlights

Among its exhibits, visitors will find an impressive number of paintings and graphic art pieces of Pablo Picasso. It contains more than a hundred pieces of painting, sculpture and ceramics of Picasso inventory his artistic development. The latter is a historic center that provides a chronological view of the artist’s work, which will enable the audience to see how he evolved.

I must acknowledge several interesting functions of this museum; one of them was the room, dedicated to Paul Klee. Klee was a Swiss born painter who painted in his own style with special interest in applying theories of colors. The Berggruen Museum has a stunning collection of Klee’s paintings which would help everyone get a glimpse of his cocoony and rather fanciful world.

Finally, the museum is rich in the exhibit of Henri Matisse’s works of art. One can stay close to Matisse’s last paintings and cut-outs and define his focus on color, shape, and abstraction. For those who want to learn more about the artist’s revolutionary method the museum’s collection of Matisse helps to do it.

Exploring the Museum

The arrangement of artwork in the Berggruen Museum is well thought out and you get to enjoy a seamless walk across the gallery. This facility has organized tours for those individuals who require some level of structure; these tours come in both guided and even audio form in several languages.

There is no hurry as you move from one gallery to another, make sure you observe and enjoy the arts as they take different forms. Try to read the interesting notes presented alongside the works, which contain historical background information regarding the works, as well as the basic facts about the artists and their approach to creating the works.

Moreover, special temporary exhibitions and cultural events are held to exhibit works in the creation of different artists and to inform about various themes. On arrival at the museum, you should inquire about any event that is scheduled to happen before you plan a visit.

Practical Information

Here are some practical details to help you plan your visit to the Berggruen Museum:

  • Location: Schloßstraße 1, 14059 Berlin, Germany
  • Opening Hours: Museum is available from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 until 18:00.
  • Tickets: For the general public, €10 is the price for a ticket, but there are concessionary prices for student or group tickets and senior citizens.
  • Accessibility: Museum is also available for wheelchair users as there are elevators and inclusive facilities, also present in the premises.
  • Photography: Use of cameras for taking tourism photographs is allowed but for private and not commercial purposes. Nevertheless, the use of flash photography and tripod are strictly prohibited inside the exhibition areas.

Visitors should also consult the website of the museum for information about tickets, exhibitions, or call the museum to get the latest info′s on COVID-19.

In Conclusion

So, a visit to Berggruen Museum in Berlin is a good start especially for the first timers to this art wealth. The fine works of art such as Picasso, Klee, and Matisse are insightful in giving the historical growth of modern art and hence give insight into the artists in question.

No matter if you are attending art for the first time or you are considering yourself a connoisseur, the Berggruen Museum will be worth visiting. Experience the versatile colorful art life of Berlin and leave the hall of the museum filled with inspiration.

 

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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