Sammlung Boros

Top 1% of attractions in Berlin
8/10

What the experts agree on

This private contemporary art collection occupies a massive WWII bunker with a wild past—from war prison to Cuban fruit storage to techno club. Tours highlight both cutting-edge artists and the bunker's fascinating history. Appointment-only visits

7 expert reviews

“In the utterly disconcerting setting of a bunker... Christian Boros has brought together the contemporary artworks.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"This private collection has become one of Berlin’s star attractions, thanks to its unusual location inside a hulking WWII bunker in Mitte." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Following the War, the space was a storehouse for imported Cuban fruit, then a post-Wall techno club. Both the Boros collection and the building itself warrant a visit." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"A private contemporary art collection... open only by appointment." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Street art turns up all across Berlin, including outside Sammlung Boros, a museum space that showcases contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei, Alicia Kwade, and Wolfgang Tillman." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Tours include both detailed descriptions of the artists and artwork on display, and also the fascinating history and architecture of the bunker itself, which at varying times was used as a war prison" Full review
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Weekend-only visits are only possible by 90-minute guided tour, which are extremely popular and must be booked online weeks in advance.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in the heart of downtown Berlin, this hulking five-floor concrete Nazi bunker turned Soviet prison turned infamous nightclub is now home to one of the world's most unique gallery..."
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