At Bülowstraße 7 in Berlin’s Schöneberg district, Urban Nation brings street art and contemporary urban art into a former residential building. Murals cover its changing façade, and inside you can see works by artists from Berlin and around the world, including paintings, photographs, sculptures and installations. The museum opened in 2017 as Germany’s first dedicated urban art museum. Admission is free, and a QR code at the entrance links to an online guide. Allow time to look closely: the displays include sketches and other material behind larger urban art projects.
A museum for urban art
Urban Nation opened in Berlin-Schöneberg in 2017 as Germany’s first museum dedicated to urban art. It is housed at Bülowstraße 7, in a converted residential building, in an area where street murals are part of the local setting. The museum’s work extends beyond its indoor displays: it brings artists together for collaborations and presents urban art as a form of expression that can reach people of different ages and backgrounds.
The building is part of the visit. Artists repaint its façade with new murals, so the exterior changes over time. The work is temporary by nature, and the museum’s changing displays carry that idea indoors too. There is no permanent exhibition, so the works on view depend on when you visit.
What to look for inside
The interior is a modern, open, three-level space. Displays have included paintings, graffiti, photography, sculpture, installations, found objects, drawings and sketches for larger urban art projects. Together, these forms show more than finished murals: you can also see material connected to how urban art is made and developed.
The collection brings together work by well-known artists and creators from different countries, alongside Berlin artists and newer voices. Exhibitions can take different approaches to urban art, from street photography to sculptural work. Take your time moving through the floors and look closely at individual pieces; the displays are arranged so you can get near the art. The bathroom is another place to notice artwork within the building.
Planning your visit
Admission is free. At the entrance, scan the QR code to reach an online tour guide; an audio guide is also recommended for context on Berlin’s urban art. The museum is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance and restroom.
Allow around 1 to 1.5 hours to explore. If you want to continue looking at street art after the museum, the Bülowstraße area has murals on residential buildings. The museum’s displays and façade change, so a return visit can bring a different selection of works. The building is on Bülowstraße in Schöneberg, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
FAQ
Is Urban Nation free to visit?
Yes. Admission is free.
How long should I spend at Urban Nation?
Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours to explore the museum.
Where is Urban Nation in Berlin?
It is at Bülowstraße 7 in the Schöneberg district.
Does Urban Nation have a permanent exhibition?
No. The exhibitions change, and the façade is repainted with new murals over time.
Is Urban Nation wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom.
