Künstlerhaus Bethanien is a contemporary art centre in Kreuzberg, housed in a former tuberculosis hospital. Its exhibitions bring together work by international artists, and the building gives the galleries an unusual setting. Entry is free, and an hour is usually enough to see the exhibits. The centre also runs an artist-in-residence programme and hosts concerts, lectures and workshops. Exhibition notes can be brief, so check the website before you go to see what is on and decide what interests you.
A hospital turned art centre
Künstlerhaus Bethanien is an art centre in Kreuzberg, in a former 19th-century tuberculosis hospital. The building now houses exhibition spaces and studios for artists from around the world. Its history as a hospital gives the contemporary work an original setting without taking attention away from the exhibitions.
The centre’s artist-in-residence programme brings international artists into the space. Alongside exhibitions, its programme can include concerts, lectures and workshops. Check the centre’s website for details of what is on during your visit.
Planning your visit
The galleries are compact enough for a visit of about an hour. Entry is free, and wheelchair-accessible entrances and restrooms are listed. Exhibition explanations can be limited, so look up the current show in advance if you want more context for the work.
Use the Kottbusser Straße address when planning your route. Künstlerhaus Bethanien is distinct from Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien, which is at Mariannenplatz.
Perguntas frequentes
Is Künstlerhaus Bethanien free to visit?
Yes, entry is free.
How long do you need at Künstlerhaus Bethanien?
About an hour is enough to see the exhibitions.
When is Künstlerhaus Bethanien open?
It is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 2 to 7 pm, and closed Monday and Tuesday.
Where is Künstlerhaus Bethanien?
It is at Kottbusser Straße 10/d in Kreuzberg, Berlin. It is not Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien at Mariannenplatz.
