Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

One of the best art galleries in Berlin by far. They always have really interesting exhibitions on. I’ve never had to buy tickets in advance, you can buy it there unless it’s a very popular exhibition. Highly recommend.

This is an interesting building for an art gallery - it used to be a train station so the lay out is a bit higgledy piggledy, which meant a fair bit of walking between exhibits. They have free talks that can be attended without paying for the museum entrance fee, it was in German but they had English simultaneous translation. The rest of the museum is big, with quite a few exhibitions, it's worth setting aside at least a good couple of hours if not more. We also went to the restaurant for tea and cake, and the cheesecake was delicious, and the rest of the menu looked lovely. I'm sure I'll be back

Very cool building with nice modern art exhibitions. Not a typical museum space but I liked it. The artists/curators made use of the space nicely.

Absolutely amazing experience at the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum in Berlin! The museum’s blend of modern and contemporary art is both thought-provoking and inspiring. The space itself is vast and beautifully designed, making it easy to explore the many exhibits without feeling crowded. The curated collections offer something for everyone, from iconic works by artists like Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys to emerging and experimental pieces. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. Doesn’t matter If you’re visiting or living in Berlin and love art, this museum is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

If you have seen The Wall and the memorials and want to dive deeper into the psyche of modern Berlin through the eyes of contemporary artists, this is the perfect museum. They have a permanent exhibition on 21st century Berlin where you see contemporary art works from 1980s, through the fall of the Berlin Wall, to the 2015 refugee crisis. I also enjoyed the small exhibition on German Fluxus artist Joseph Beuys. Entrance fee €16

Great exhibitions. But I have to say, my favorite part was the museum gift shop. I got so many interesting books that have been on my “to read” list that I couldn’t find anywhere else. Also the restaurant in the gallery makes one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had!

The top level art exhibitions. The museum lacks proper navigation maps, so don't miss the part behind the museum shop. Staff is not helpful but always ready to teach you manners (garderode area).

A Disappointing Detour into Modern Art I had planned to visit a nearby museum but ended up at this modern art gallery due to the long queue at the museum. Unfortunately, the visit was a regretful experience. First and foremost, this gallery is dedicated to modern art—a genre I admittedly don't appreciate or understand. Whether it's painting, photography, or modern dance, modern art simply doesn't resonate with me. Thus, my opinion is admittedly biased as a regular person with no special interest in this form of art. Upon entering the gallery, I was immediately struck by the lack of air conditioning, making the visit physically uncomfortable. One room, in particular, was filled with dry flowers and wet wood, emitting a strong odor of manure that was nearly unbearable. As someone who suffers from "Virtual Motion Sickness," I found the room with flickering lights and moving black-and-white objects on the screen to be particularly problematic. There were no warning signs indicating the potential for flicker vertigo or other adverse reactions, which could pose a risk to visitors with similar conditions. The content of the exhibits was also troubling. One piece featured a man repeatedly sleeping and contemplating suicide—an image that was disturbingly depressive and repetitive. Additionally, the exhibition included substantial nudity, making it inappropriate for the numerous families with young children who were present. It's essential for the gallery to provide clear advisories about the adult nature of some exhibits. The gallery staff were unfriendly, adding to the overall negative experience. The gallery itself is divided into six sections, one of which consisted of a pile of sand with three people performing modern dance by crawling on the floor—a display that left me more puzzled than impressed. The souvenir shop offered no respite from the discomfort of the gallery. Items available were photographs of buttocks and books on nudity, which did not appeal to my taste. In conclusion, this gallery visit was far from enjoyable. As someone who prefers classical Greek statues and traditional paintings, I found the experience boring and distasteful. If modern art is not your cup of tea, I would recommend steering clear of this gallery.