Berlin’s construction sites continue a something big is taking shape at the Kulturforum. “berlin modern,” the new museum dedicated to 20th-century art, is steadily coming to life. Nestled between the Philharmonie, the Staatsbibliothek, and the Neue Nationalgalerie, the new building – designed by Herzog & de Meuron – will soon house the Neue Nationalgalerie’s expanding collection. Before the walls are painted and the art is hung, the raw structure will open its doors to the public for the first time. Next weekend (18–19.10.2025), the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz and the Neue Nationalgalerie invite visitors to explore the site during the Open Construction Site Days. Amid concrete, steel, and light, you can experience the vast scale of the future museum – a space that already hints at how modern “berlin modern” intends to be. On-site, there will be art, information, and guided talks offering deeper insights into the project’s concept. And, in what’s become something of a Biesenbach signature, artist Joan Jonas will present her performance Mirror Piece I & II in the building’s entrance hall on both days. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious – if you want to see how the future is being built, this is the place to be.
Text: Leo Sandmann / Photos: Alexander Ludwig Obst & Marion Schmieding
Scharounplatz / Corner Potsdamer Straße, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map
Open Construction Site Days 18.10.2025 10–18h, 19.10.2025 10–16h. Performance on both days at 12 & 14h. Timed-entry tickets (limited capacity) are available online only and must be purchased in advance.
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