Haus der Kulturen der Welt
Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Cultural center in Tiergarten, Germany
The House of World Cultures features a distinctive curved roof structure on the banks of River Spree in Berlin's government district.
American architect Hugh Stubbins designed this building in 1957 as the Congress Hall, symbolizing German-American cooperation during the Cold War period.
The center presents international contemporary arts through exhibitions, theater performances, dance shows, concerts, film screenings, and academic conferences.
Visitors can access the venue from Wednesday to Monday between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the building.
Berliners refer to the building as the Pregnant Oyster due to its characteristic roof shape, which partially collapsed in 1980 and was rebuilt in 1987.
Location: Berlin
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
Inception: 1957
Architects: Hugh Stubbins
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Interbau
Address: John-Foster-Dulles-Allee
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 11:00-19:00
Phone: +493039787175
Website: https://hkw.de
GPS coordinates: 52.51880,13.36480
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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