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Notice regarding your visit to the museum on Monday, 20 July

Dear visitors,

Due to a scheduled water cut affecting the entire Charlottenburg Palace complex, the toilets at the Käthe Kollwitz Museum will unfortunately be unavailable on Monday, 20 July.

The museum will be open as usual and you are, of course, still welcome to visit. On this day, we kindly ask you to use the public toilets in the surrounding area. The nearest facilities are located at Klausenerplatz (on the corner of Danckelmannstraße and Spandauer Damm).

We thank you very much for your understanding and look forward to your visit.

Overview of upcoming events

Berlin says thank you

City-wide campaign day on November 20, 2025 Free admission to the Kollwitz Museum for Berlin volunteers On Saturday, November 29, 2025, numerous cultural and leisure facilities will be taking part in the Berlin-wide “Berlin says thank you!” campaign. With this day of action, the Berlin Senate, the House of Representatives and numerous partners are honouring…

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„Two artists see this city“

Lecture on the painter Jeanne Mammen

Thursday, November 13, 2025
19.00
Entrance fee 8,00 € | reduced 5,00 €

The Käthe Kollwitz Museum Berlin invites you to a lecture by art historian Dr. Martina Wein-land. The occasion is the 50th anniversary of the death of Berlin artist Jeanne Mammen, which will be commemorated next year.

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Shadow theatre

Maik Zöllner brings Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ to the stage in shadow theatre.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Participation included in museum admission.
Registration required.

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Neighborhood walk

Walk with Marianne Mielke through the Charlottenburg neighborhood around the Kollwitz Museum

Saturday, October 18, 2025
11.00 to 12.30
Participation fee 8 euros / reduced 5 euros
Registration required.
The city walk will be held in German.

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Lange Nacht der Museen

75 participating museums and over 750 events await Berlin culture night owls on the night of August 24. The Kollwitz Museum is also opening its doors between 18.00 and 2.00 in addition to its usual opening hours and is offering a varied program under this year’s motto “Love in Berlin”.

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