The Käthe Kollwitz Museum Berlin is dedicated to the life and work of Käthe Kollwitz (1867–1945), one of Germany’s most influential artists known for her poignant depictions of social injustice, war, and human suffering. The museum houses an extensive collection of her drawings, prints, sculptures, and posters, offering deep insight into her artistic legacy.
Location & Accessibility
Address: Spandauer Damm 10, 14059 Berlin (Charlottenburg)
Public Transport:
Bus Stops:
Klausenerplatz (M45, 309) – approximately 80 meters from the museum
Luisenplatz/Schloss Charlottenburg (109) – approximately 600 meters from the museum
Train Stations:
Westend S-Bahn Station (S41, S42, S46) – approximately 900 meters from the museum
Richard-Wagner-Platz U-Bahn Station (U7) – approximately 1,100 meters from the museum
Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair-accessible.
Opening Hours
Regular Hours: Daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including Sundays and holidays.
Closures:
Closed on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year's Eve).
Please note that the permanent exhibition is currently closed for expansion work and is expected to reopen in summer 2025. During this period, the museum shop remains open daily from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admission Fees
Standard Ticket: €8
Reduced Ticket: €5
Eligible for students, apprentices, federal volunteer service members, groups of 12 or more, members of various art and cultural associations, persons with disabilities, and holders of the artCard or Berlin Ehrenamtskarte.
Free Admission:
Children and young persons under 18
Holders of a certificate of eligibility (formerly berlinpass)
Press representatives
Members of ICOM
Exhibitions & Events
Permanent Exhibition: Currently closed for expansion; reopening anticipated in summer 2025.
Special Events:
Kollwitz Sunday: Held on the first Sunday of every month, offering a special admission price of €4. Visitors can participate in an open print workshop exploring various artistic printing techniques. Children and young people under 18, as well as certain eligible individuals, enjoy free admission on these days.