Josef Kaiser ꟾ Building for the GDR
Josef Kaiser’s architecture helped shape the built environment of the GDR. Projects such as Kino International and Café Moskau provide recognisable points of connection with Berlin today.
Activities Kreuzberg
Berlin looking at itself through art, photography and architecture. A strong first stop for a Kreuzberg day with room to wander.
Make the city’s changing forms your thread through the galleries. The collection offers context for the streets outside, while temporary exhibitions bring a different voice into the building.
Open Wednesday to Monday, 10:00 to 18:00; Tuesday is closed. Standard admission is €12, reduced €7. On the first Wednesday of each month everyone pays the reduced rate. Under-18s enter free. The museum and café are wheelchair accessible. Check special notices for holidays; 24 and 31 December are closed.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
Alte Jakobstraße 124–128, 10969, Berlin
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| Monday | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–18:00 |
24 Dec 2026: Closed Holiday closure / Feiertagsschließung
31 Dec 2026: Closed Holiday closure / Feiertagsschließung
Alte Jakobstraße 124–128
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Josef Kaiser’s architecture helped shape the built environment of the GDR. Projects such as Kino International and Café Moskau provide recognisable points of connection with Berlin today.
Sand becomes a way of thinking about time and what remains. Jeewi Lee’s GASAG Art Prize exhibition is an invitation to look more closely.
Bread, produce and a reason to arrive hungry in Kreuzberg. Look at the counters before deciding what lunch should be.
Dinner in a former pharmacy on Oranienplatz. A room with enough character to make the table your evening’s main appointment.
Peruvian cooking takes the Thursday evening spotlight at Markthalle Neun. Come hungry and decide what to eat as you go.
Give a major exhibition a proper afternoon in Gropius Bau’s generous rooms. Leave the rest of Kreuzberg for after the galleries.