Käthe Kollwitz Museum

The Käthe Kollwitz Museum is an art museum in Berlin displaying around 200 works: prints, drawings, posters, sculptures, and woodcuts with powerful social commentary. It occupies a carefully restored 1871 villa on Fasanenstrasse.

The museum opened in 1986 after art collector Hans Pels-Leusden had gathered Kollwitz's works since 1950 and organized the first exhibition in 1965. This collection forms the foundation for the permanent presentation of her works today.

The rooms display self-portraits and works that make social hardship visible, showing how Kollwitz saw her time and struggles. Visitors find in her images stories of poverty and loss that still touch people today.

The museum sits in a residential area on Fasanenstrasse and is easy to reach on foot; its smaller size means a visit does not require much time. Special exhibitions happen twice yearly, and guided tours are offered to help visitors understand the works better.

On the upper floor stands a sculpture of Kollwitz herself, over 2 meters (6.5 feet) tall, created by sculptor Gustav Seitz to honor her artistic impact. This work creates a personal connection between visitor and artist.

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1986

Address: Spandauer Damm 10, 14059 Berlin

Website: https://kaethe-kollwitz.berlin

GPS coordinates: 52.50170,13.32690

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55