Museum

Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin

📍 John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin, Germany

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Quick Facts

Location: Germany, Berlin
Category: Museum
Duration: 1-2 hours
Opening Hours: Monday 12:00-19:00 · Tuesday Closed · Wednesday 12:00-19:00 · Thursday 12:00-19:00 · Friday 12:00-19:00 · Saturday 12:00-19:00 · Sunday 12:00-19:00 · Closed Tuesdays; longer hours on event days; free admission on Mondays and the first Sunday of each month
Ticket Price: Free Admission: Free exhibition admission · Some performances, workshops and conferences are ticketed separately
Address: John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin, Germany
Coordinates: 52.5216, 13.3688

Introduction

On the southeastern edge of the Tiergarten by the Spree, the Haus der Kulturen der Welt is nicknamed the 'pregnant oyster' for its sweeping curved roof. Originally a congress hall gifted by the United States to West Berlin in 1957, where John F. Kennedy once spoke, it collapsed in the 1980s and was rebuilt as Germany's hub for non-European cultures and global debates. Henry Moore's large bronze graces the lawn out front, while exhibitions, performances and forums rotate inside, all with a roomy riverside setting.

✨ Highlights

Pregnant Oyster

The swooping curved roof gives Berlin one of its quirkiest postwar silhouettes.

Henry Moore Bronze

The monumental sculpture on the lawn is a beloved photo partner to the building.

Global Programme

Exhibitions, performances and forums on non-European cultures run year-round.

Park & River Setting

Beside the Tiergarten and the Spree, perfect for a cycling or walking break.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Year-round; spring and summer bring lawn events, while shows continue all year.

→Duration：One to two hours for exhibitions, or half a day with a lawn break.

→Transport：A 10 to 15 minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate, or buses to nearby Tiergarten stops.

→Food：There is a café inside, with food trucks and open-air events on the lawn in summer.

→Transportation：On the Spree's north bank at the south edge of Tiergarten; 10-min walk from S+U Hauptbahnhof; bus 100 to Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	12:00-19:00
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	12:00-19:00
Thursday	12:00-19:00
Friday	12:00-19:00
Saturday	12:00-19:00
Sunday	12:00-19:00

Closed Tuesdays; longer hours on event days; free admission on Mondays and the first Sunday of each month

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free Admission	Free exhibition admission

Some performances, workshops and conferences are ticketed separately

💡 Tips

• Check whether restoration work on the roof or facade is complete before photographing the exterior.

• The programme changes constantly; the website's calendar is worth reading beforehand.

• Pair it with the government quarter and Reichstag visitor centre for a riverside culture route.

• The lawn is a relaxed picnic spot and a weekend favourite with locals.

• Big forums and shows bring crowds; visit exhibitions outside opening slots for more space.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin?

Monday: 12:00-19:00; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 12:00-19:00; Thursday: 12:00-19:00; Friday: 12:00-19:00; Saturday: 12:00-19:00; Sunday: 12:00-19:00; Closed Tuesdays; longer hours on event days; free admission on Mondays and the first Sunday of each month

How much is the admission for Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin?

Free Admission: Free exhibition admission; Some performances, workshops and conferences are ticketed separately

Any practical tips for visiting Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin?

Check whether restoration work on the roof or facade is complete before photographing the exterior. The programme changes constantly; the website's calendar is worth reading beforehand.