Museum Berggruen

The Museum Berggruen in Berlin's Charlottenburg district houses one of the world's most important collections of classical modern art. The holdings were assembled over more than three decades by the art dealer and collector Heinz Berggruen and transferred to the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation in 2000. As part of the Berlin National Gallery, the museum is integrated into the western Stüler Building across from Charlottenburg Palace. The collection focuses on works by Pablo Picasso, who takes center stage with more than a hundred pieces, as well as outstanding holdings by Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, and Alberto Giacometti. The ensemble is rounded out by African sculptures and significant works by other modern artists.

The museum's architecture combines the historic, landmark-protected Stüler Building with a modern extension that opened in 2013. The two buildings are connected by an elegant glass-and-steel pergola, which provides additional space for loans from the family collection. Here, visitors can see not only the permanent presentation "Picasso and His Time," but also rotating special exhibitions on the art history of the modern era. Until 2022, the museum was a popular destination for art lovers and served as a place for cultural encounters.

Since September 2022, the museum has been closed for a comprehensive renovation. The work includes restoring the roof and facade, replacing the technical systems, and improving accessibility and energy efficiency. During this time, selected masterpieces are traveling on an international exhibition tour through various countries, presenting the collection as a cultural ambassador for Berlin. The reopening after the renovation is complete is planned for a later date; until then, the museum remains closed to the public.