The Tchoban Foundation Museum of Architectural Drawing is a small museum in Berlin’s Pankow district, at Christinenstraße 18a. Its collection spans six centuries of architectural drawings, giving you a close look at how architects develop ideas on paper. The former brewery building is part of the visit: concrete, glass and careful material choices shape both its exterior and interior. Exhibitions change three times a year, so the displays offer a different reason to return. There is also a ground-floor book collection with architecture titles to browse.
Architectural drawings across six centuries
The Tchoban Foundation focuses on architectural drawings, with works from six centuries in its collection. The displays are relatively small, so you can give individual drawings time and follow the development of architectural ideas through sketches and plans.
Exhibitions change three times a year. If you are planning a return visit, check the current display before you go. The changing programme means the collection is presented in different ways over the year.
A former brewery turned museum
The museum occupies a restored former brewery at Christinenstraße 18a in Berlin’s Pankow district. Its architecture is a central part of the experience. The building combines concrete forms with glass, and the interior’s wood, glazing and proportions draw attention to materials and design.
The museum has exhibition rooms as well as an archive, offices and a conference room. A ground-floor collection of architecture books is available to read, and the gift shop also stocks architecture titles.
Planning your visit
The museum is compact, so it suits a focused visit rather than an entire afternoon among galleries. Admission is charged, and advance tickets are recommended. Student discounts are available; check the museum’s current terms when planning your visit.
Lockers outside the museum provide a place to store belongings. The venue has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom, and tours for visitors with visual impairments are listed among its services.
Perguntas frequentes
How long do you need at the Tchoban Foundation?
The museum is compact and suited to a focused visit. Allow about 1 to 2 hours.
How often do the exhibitions change?
Exhibitions change three times a year. Check the current programme before visiting.
Are tickets available in advance?
Admission is charged, and advance tickets are recommended.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom.
