Bauhaus Archive

Unfortunately the museum was closed when I visited. A pity, since I read good reviews about the exhibition. However, I also wanted to see this Walter Gropius building. After all he is the founder of Bauhaus. It is not a very typical Bauhaus style building. It is white, and has some of the round and square elements in it, but it was one of his last designs (implemented by someone else, maybe that explains the not-so-typical look). I guess the building has seen better days, so hopefully this whole construction period will restore this landmark building.

Great one-room exhibition of origins of Bauhaus movement. If you are interested in understanding the modern art a bit better this is a great opportunity ( do get an audio guide). The collection rotates on weekly/monthly basis, so each time you are visiting, you will see something different. The place is surrounded by great green spot by the river, so it's perfect for chilling outside plus there is a coffee shop. Ticket is only €8 + €20 deposit ( that you will get back at the end ) for audio guide. Absolutely worth seeing / visiting if you are architecture / design / art enthusiast.

The exhibition is closed due to renovation/construction till summer, so check before you go. The shop and cafe are still open which you may want to buy a few things (great designs)

Great exhibition! The story of BAUHAUS and the influence it had on design. Easy to relate to, the common household objects and the design stories behind them. They also have activities in the courtyard and it brings everything to life. Some basic architecture / design history knowledge may be required to fully understand the exhibits. I recommend!

Because I could not able to stay more,y impression won't be high but I think there are a lot more than I could get. Outside simple container like small house was very interesting object. And the message "re-use" gave me good concept.

Museum is currently closed for renovation in preparation for 100 year anniversary next year 2019. Walking around the open areas are definitely worth it though!

A must visit if you like design, architecture and of course the Bauhaus. The museum is not so big, so in like 45 minutes you will be done.

Fascinating museum, well curated and arranged with audio guide included. Helpful and kind staff.

Here's what you need to know: Do the self-guided audio tour! It's available in multiple languages, is free (they hold your passport or a $20 deposit), and completely enhances the experience at this museum. It's key. Though it's about to begin an expansion, currently the Bauhaus-Archiv is a fairly small museum that I spent maybe 90 exploring. It has a spacious layout that (unfortunately?) doesn't strongly imply a starting or ending point of your exploration. As Bauhaus is a rather nebulous concept, the museum itself doesn't have one clear direction. There are a lot of interesting individual pieces, but without really diving into the concepts and history behind them, a cohesive picture remains elusive. Once again, GET THE AUDIO TOUR. It allows you to access most every item on display and go much more in-depth than the written signage allows. It really made my experience. I found myself still wanting more, and when I inevitably return to Berlin in a few years, I'll look forward to exploring their expanded digs. But in the meantime, for any architecture/design/craft geek, a visit to Bauhaus-Archiv is quite worthwhile. PS - The gift shop is spendy, and the cafe is tasty! A nice place to rest your feet.

The museum is much smaller than I had imagined and is probably not worth the 8€ entry fee. The objects that the museum has are interesting and nice, but the collection is rather small and what's missing for me is the historical perspective. It's explained in bits and pieces throughout the one big room, but there is not a logical flow or unifying theme to the exhibit - other than everything being Bau Haus style. It would have been more interesting to learn about the historical beginnings of the movement, and then seen the progression over time of art, design, and architecture. Instead it feels like there's just a bunch of stuff in a room. Not worth the trip if you're only in town for a short period. The location is also not convenient, and is only reachable by bus. Subways and trains are all far away.

One of my favorite places in Berlin! It's not too big, a walk-through takes about 30-60 minutes but I would definitely recommend getting an audio guide. There are many interesting exhibits from artists like oscar schlemmer and other bauhaus students, but also quite a lot of historical information about the bauhaus movement. The museum shop is a little pricy but they have really nice stuff there and you can get art prints for 10-20 euros. The café is a little cramped but the food is delicious and cheap. It has a really nice atmosphere. Tips: -you aren't allowed to take photos, a lot of people still do..just be careful the security isn't around -there are no bags allowed. after getting your ticket turn right and and go down the stairs, there are lockers for your stuff there

Its good. Its not great, its good. If you are conversant in the history of the Bauhaus, this little museum will provide a nice refresher and fill in a few gaps in your knowledge. If the Bauhaus is a new subject for you, by all means go and learn. The place contains a nice small permanent collection of furniture and building models, and the audio guide is chock full of useful info. Frankly, I think the audio guide might be more impressive than the exhibits or building. That said, there are a few highlights, including the original sketch for Oskar Schlemmer painting 'Bauhaus Steps" at MOMA. The metalworks are a nice addition, and the other small exhibit hall presents changing shows. But here's the rub: MOMA had a show on the Bauhaus last year that blew this out of the water. The Gropius building is cramped and ignores its waterfont setting, the entry cattle chute is oh-so-sadly of its era (1970s) and it was originally designed for another site according to their own website. I wanted to love it, but like so much of Gropius' work, it is merely 'OK'

Internet gave the wrong address in east Berlin then the location in West Berlin is closed for 2 years for renovations! We traveled all over town for nothing in 90 degree weather! Don't anyone bother!

The tiny cafe at the Bauhaus Archive looks frail and dubious in its ability to carry off its intended function, like some avant-garde, student-designed teapot that you might find in the museum next door. The counter area is cramped by the overly-fussy condiment table, leaving things just one unconcious turn of of a backpacked tourist away from tragedy. Ordering at the counter in english was no problem on the peaceful March day we were there. The blackboard menu was, we felt, strangely dominated by healthy pastas and salads. That was good news, Part 1. The drinks selection had something for everyone. But on a day of heavy museum hopping, only bottles of hefe-weizen will do. Out they came, and lo & behold, they were from the Schneider brewery. Good news, Part 2. Now for good news, Part 3. The food was incredible. Salads comprised of 6 different, deliriously-crisp greens, marinated eggplant, zuchinni & baby broccoli, delicate marbles of boiled potatoes -- even fresh baby peas -- dressed in a light, seasoned vinegar. Pure heaven, and a mere side dish to our lightly-cheesy spastzele, rich gnocci baked in olive oil & red pepper pesto and delicate thin spaghetti a la Bolognese. Tasty cakes and a very credible espresso sealed the envelope. This meal was truly first-rate and understated, putting several established Berlin restaurants (at 3 times the price) to shame. We almost forgot about the musem. Bravo!

Like all previous reviews, I agree that this place was too small. I found myself contemplating if I'd be able to take a trip out to Dessau to visit the archive there, as it is likely much bigger. I love Bauhaus so for me it was high on my list of things to see. The one downside? I didn't realise you couldn't take photographs and was informed of this when I snapped one. Okay, fine, no problem. I then proceeded to be basically stalked by this same employee throughout the whole museum, I guess thinking I'd be dumb enough to take another photo? It just made me feel uneasy and rushed to be followed like that. At one point on the exhibit on the right side, I pulled out my phone to write myself a note and despite clearly holding it in a way to text, I got yelled at again because the employee thought I was trying to take a picture? Not to mention being told I couldn't keep my (small) purse on the side of me like I always do, it had to be in the front, to "save room" despite the area being pretty empty. The staff clearly needs to calm down. Constantly getting hassled over the littlest of things just ruined much of the experience for me. But anyway, the actual exhibits. It was fascinating to see examples of the furniture and paintings created by those from the Bauhaus movement, as well as models of buildings. I definitely don't regret going and if you're a fan of modern art/architecture and/or the Bauhaus movement, you'll definitely enjoy yourselves. But it's definitely a quick visit, I think I was there for less than an hour.

Went here about 1 year ago. Not a huge museum, but very impressive. I knew the Bauhaus movement had a big influence but never realized how big until I visited, and after you check out the designs, furniture, and home appliances it makes you you realize that we live almost completely in a Bauhaus world. If you're into modern art, a must see if in Berlin (2 or 3 hours should be enough).

This museum is small. So small that I discreetly asked not one, but two employees how to get to the other rooms. I just couldn't believe it. That said, there is a lot of great examples of Bauhaus crammed into this space. The audio tour is also pretty comprehensive and engaging. And I couldn't resist loading up in the cute, little museum gift shop. To be honest, if you're in Berlin for just a few days, this might be the museum to skip. While you can cover this place in just 1-3 hours, the location is a bit out of the way from the underground and other sights.

Tiny! Takes less than 30min to go thru (couple that came in after us took about the same time). Not worth $12 Euro/pp. We had the tourist pass and were suppose to receive the discount. However, our passes were not stamped (how could they be?? we bought them at the station and there is never an agent around). We were unaware they required a stamp for the discount. Regardless, the woman at the front desk refused us the discount, even though we explained the stamp situation. It was more her hostile attitude than anything else. Also, there isn't much content here. More comes up in a Google search. Overall, I found Berlin disappointing for museums.

Perhaps I'm just not artistic enough to fully get the Bauhaus Archiv, but for me it was a bit of a disappointment. I found a lot of the art on display to be very bland, but at least the audio guide made this section more interesting. For me what was most interesting was the commentary explaining the vision behind the shared facilities within the large apartment complexes. I'd have been happier if there was more on the visionary aspects of their work as well as more photographic displays of their constructions.