Academy of Arts, Berlin

This institution operates at two sites: Pariser Platz in the city center and Hanseatenweg in Tiergarten. Both buildings offer rooms for exhibitions, performances and public events.

Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg founded the academy in 1696, creating the third oldest art institution of this kind in Europe. Over the centuries it experienced several name changes and political shifts.

The name reflects a long tradition of artistic training and support in the city. Today visitors can experience changing exhibitions of contemporary art and attend readings or concerts.

Guided tours through the collection display over 750 architectural models created by more than 50 different artists. Both sites are located in central districts and are easy to reach on foot or by public transport.

The Picture Cellar preserves murals from the Thaw period and documents a specific moment in German art history during political changes. These works usually go unnoticed by visitors who focus on the main exhibitions.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: October 1, 1993

Founders: Frederick I of Prussia

Address: Pariser Platz 4, 10117 Berlin

Website: http://adk.de

GPS coordinates: 52.51500,13.37944

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:41