Werkbundarchiv – museum of things

The Werkbundarchiv is a design museum in Berlin-Kreuzberg that focuses on the history of everyday products and industrial manufacture. The building holds thousands of items from the 20th century including furniture, appliances, packaging, and household goods that show how design shapes daily life.

The Werkbund association was founded in 1907 to improve the quality of industrial products and connect craft traditions with modern manufacturing. The archive began collecting objects in 1971 to document how product design and manufacture have evolved through the decades.

The collection shows how everyday objects reflect the relationship between design and how society changes over time. You can see how the things people use shape and are shaped by the world around them.

The museum is easy to reach by public transport and sits in a neighborhood with cafes and restaurants nearby. Opening hours change seasonally, so check ahead before visiting to make sure you can get in at your preferred time.

Each month the museum selects one object from its collection to showcase in a focused display with extra details about its design and use. This rotation means regular visitors always find something new to look at during each trip.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Operator: Werkbundarchiv e.V.

Address: Oranienstraße 25, 10999 Berlin

Opening Hours: Monday 12:00-19:00; Thursday-Sunday 12:00-19:00

Phone: +493092106311

Website: http://museumderdinge.de

GPS coordinates: 52.50106,13.42077

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00