Experts' Choice Award Gropius Bau
What the experts agree on
This striking 1881 palazzo-style building near the former Wall hosts rotating art and photography exhibitions year-round, with a café and bookshop adding to its appeal as Kreuzberg's cultural anchor.
“Housed inside an 1881 building designed by its namesake, Martin-Gropius-Bau hosts a variety of exhibitions related to art and culture.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "This magnificent palazzo-like exhibition hall first opened in 1881, and once housed Berlin's Arts and Crafts Museum." Full review
Frommer's "This museum is dedicated to architect Martin Gropius, who was the uncle of the far more famous Walter Gropius of the Bauhaus movement." Full review
Time Out "Cosying up to where the Wall once stood... the Martin-Gropius-Bau is named after its architect, uncle of the more famous Walter." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This neo-Renaissance building (1877-81), adorned with elegant decoration reminiscent of an Italian palazzo... now houses major temporary exhibitions." Full review
Monocle "A multipurpose exhibition space that puts on more than 20 art-photography and themed exhibitions per year. The museum also has an inviting café, a restaurant and a well-stocked bookshop"
Independent "The Martin-Gropius-Bau museum is housed in a glorious exhibition hall built in neo-Renaissance style in the late 19th century. It’s worth a visit just to ogle the imposing atrium, as well..."
