Boros Collection

Well…. Guided tour is absolutely extremely boring and very very long joke) way too many history, way how she understands every single installation and painting, when what only you need too have a bit of freedom and enjoy art works by youself in peace and quiet. No photos ! )You not allowed to move freely inside the bunker! No talking , feels like you in prison) My recomendation-dont waste your time- you can find a bunch of other contemporary art places in Berlin ( like New national gallery, for example) and , by the way its quite small , nothing special. I did like building itself more then the exibition;))))

The fifth and last year for its current exhibition is nothing but an immersive experience. I recommend booking a private guide (up to 10 people) for a more detailed and personal experience. The only other viable option is booking in to groups that take up to 50 people.

Amazing experience! It's not allowed to take pictures inside so I don't have any, you'll need to believe me. The experience of visiting the bunker is amazing itself, adding the contemporary art exhibition making it a must see. The tour is super interesting, total of an hour and a half. You can't walk by yourself, but that's fine cause you get to everything with th guide. Order ticket in advance, it gets sold out pretty quick.

A unique contemporary art space housed in a former WWII bunker, now transformed into a private collection. The architecture alone makes it worth a visit — walking through the heavy concrete spaces while viewing contemporary works is a memorable experience. On our last two visits to Berlin we couldn’t get a reservation, but this time, as part of Berlin Art Week, the space was open to the public. We took the opportunity and finally managed to get inside. The exhibition had some very good pieces, and the overall atmosphere of combining art with such a raw architectural setting was impressive. We waited around 20–30 minutes in line, but it was absolutely worth it.

WOW - a great historical and art tour. You must book tickets. Tours are available in English or German. Pictures are not allowed inside. The guide was knowledgeable and the 1:30 H tour passed quickly. Very intriguing and highly recommended

Book tickets online at least a few weeks in advance. Bring €1 coin for the lockers. No cameras or photos allowed. They provide sparkling water in the waiting area before the tour begins. Every tour starts with a history of the bunker. The many lives and faces it’s had can be seen etched on the walls and in the photos that line the waiting area. There are books you can flip through that showcase precious works in the collection. They change the presentation every four years, but I find it’s worthwhile seeing it more than once since the guides give different perspectives to the pieces and they don’t always focus on the same ones. New presentation is happening spring 2026. There’s a lot of art to go through so they don’t go into detail with all of them. I went to the 4th presentation back in ‘22 and again in ‘25. The guides are passionate and knowledgeable about the artists and their work. They try to impart as much insight as they can within the time constraints, but it’s a lot to take in and there are many pieces to examine. It was good to see it again and have more ability to reflect. This is a unique experience that invites engagement and criticism. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but the point isn’t to please your eyes or senses with the expected. Next time I go, I’ll bring a little notebook. They don’t allow photos, but I want to remember the artists and some of the details the guides point out.

Everything about visiting this place was amazing! From the work to the history within the walls of this WWII bunker. You have to tour the space with a guide who provides a tremendous amount of information about the artists represented, the space, and the collectors. The collection was exciting and beautifully curated by Karen and Christian Boros. Make this place is at the top of your list when visiting Berlin!

Protip: You must book a tour! Don’t just show up—this isn’t a nightclub (anymore).But once you’re in, it’s a wild ride (the intellectual kind). The groups are delightfully tiny—no elbow wars—and the guides actually want you to ask questions. The contemporary art? Mind-blowing. World-class. And the bunker? A concrete time capsule with enough Cold War vibes to make James Bond nervous. Honestly, I’d visit even if it were empty.

Such a unique art experience! Housed in a former bunker, the Boros Collection is an exhibition of a portion of Karen and Christian Boros' private collection. The manner in which it is exhibited is quite unique. There are no text accompanying each art work. Instead visitors are accompanied by a mediator who chooses and creates their own set of presentations based on their own research about the art and artist. Which means, no two visits are the same! Highly recommended for contemporary art lovers! Advanced bookings are recommended.

A contemporary exhibition that changes every 4 years held within a bunker from WW2 that then used to be a club before it became owned by the Boros family. You are not allowed to explore freely, booking is through reservation via a group tour in the language of your choosing. Tours are about 1.5 hours and include explanations of the art works as well as the history of the building. It was very interesting and also helped us to enjoy the art having background information about the artist as well as the tour guide's analysis. No photos allowed in the space, but would definitely go again to see an exhibit in the future.

What an amazing collection in such a unique setting. The history of the bunker is as interesting as the artworks on display. What a great opportunity to see both.

Beautiful. They really worked the space to highlight the art. It's stark, industrial. Most of the pieces are contemporary, some big names and some not so much. The tour will be different every time you go on it because the docents are encouraged to add their own interpretations of the pieces when they guide. There were quite a few pieces that felt location-specific. The popcorn and the tree compass were my favorites. It makes you wish you came earlier and then later, to see the art change and morph. I was also delighted with their front desk staff. I've booked a tour but for wrong dates, showed up there on my "booked" date and they worked with me to slot me into one of the cancellations later that day. So if you're having trouble booking and are going solo, see if they have a same-day cancel.

This gallery is brilliant!! Be sure to book a place because you cannot enter unless you are part of a tour. (We had to book two days in advance, and we nabbed the last six tickets.) It was €10, but well worth it as this is one of the coolest art galleries I have ever had the pleasure of viewing. It is not a museum, but a private collection belonging to Christian Boros (who lives in a penthouse on the top floor.) The building is a huge bunker built by the Nazis, with walls 2 meters thick...the guide told us that thousands of people lived there during the war, then it became a prison for POWs, then a storage space for bananas(!), then a club before being converted into this amazing gallery. The current collection is the same as when it opened in 2008, but they are planning to change everything and re-open with a new collection in March 2012. The English Guide was excellent and really thought provoking.

The art and the tour feel like a meta-Douchamp critique of the contemporary art scene. The collection was very disappointing and the guide kept stating the obvious about the pieces, or telling us stories of the relations of the artist and the collector. Most of these pieces didn't merit a second look anyway. Feel free to skip this at least until the collection changes, ca. May 2021.

It took me a while to get a spot for their frequently visited private guide tours but it's 100% worth it. The Sammlung Boros is the private collection of Karen and Christian Boros which they generously display to the public in their bunker. The old Reichsbunker was used for textile- and fruit storage, a prisoner-of-war camp and illegal Techno parties, beside it's original purpose to shelter Reichsbahn train passangers during the war. In 2003 Christian Boros purchased the bunker and built a penthouse on top, where he lives now with his family. Their dream was to live together with their art collection and make it accessible to the public. Due to the bunker's acoustics, the Boros family can hear every tour taking place when they are at home in their penthouse. We had a great tour guide, which was a female Australian and shared her passion for contemporary art with us. She knew every detail about the artists and made the 90 minute long visit very interesting. Apperently every artist that has something on display in the Bunker comes here to install their piece themselves - where in other museums the curator decides how the art goes on display. Karen and Christian Boros store their art collection of 800 pieces somewhere outside of Berlin and change the pieces of their public collection in the Bunker every 4 years. The long exhibition time of four years is reasonable because it is very hard to get things into the bunker (due to it's small doors) and because of the difficulty of fixing something on to the concrete walls. Only a special diamond cutting technique can add a little nail or any other fixation to the wall. Christian also has a publishing company called 'Distanz' (eng.: distance) which makes great book about the current collection in the Bunker. I will definitely make sure to always see the rotating collection every 4 years and would give six stars if I could.

The Boros Collection is just so nice! I've been there today with friends and I loved it! First: Its main focus lies on contemporary art. It's very modern, very abstract and if you are more a fan of the old masters... well yeah it might be a challenge. In my opinion is still super fun and interesting to visit this exhibition even when you are not (yet) into modern art since the tour guide explains it so well. PLUS: You are in a bunker. how cool is that? You have to book your tour in advance and sometimes the tours are booked for weeks so check that before you head to the bunker. Our tour guide was super fun! She explained both: The history of the bunker itself and the artworks as well. As an art student I really appreciated the way she explained the process of preparing the exhibition such as involving the artist in the presentation of their works, what's the difference between an exhibition by the collector and not by the artist, how the space and the atmosphere of the bunker is influencing the artwork etc. Can't wait for 2016 for the next exhibition!

This gallery is a well kept Berlin secret. It is the private collection of advertising mogul Christian Boros. It's location inside a former anti-aircraft bunker from the Nazi period is what makes it remarkable. Inside are many post-modern pieces which are truly diverse. Be sure to make a reservation prior to visiting. If I remember correctly, there is an English tour once per day.

We took the English tour on a Thursday afternoon. Firstly, the building is an exhibit in itself and certainly worth seeing for the history that covers WW2, the Berlin fetish scene, and techno music. But the art in the collection is truly wonderful - and sometimes baffling. The tour was really informative without being too formal. I appreciated the way our guide was so friendly, and how he invited questions from us. The tour doesn't include in depth discussions of every piece in the collection. When they finally change the exhibition one day, I would love to go back.

Glad we finally were able to visit the bunker today. Great exhibition and I enjoyed seeing the bunker from the inside. Highly impressive. Definitely worthwhile to stop in and visit. You have to reserve a tour spot so make sure to do this in advance via their website. Curious side-note: after the tour, was standing outside and Boros happened to be there himself. Bummed a cigarette off me and asked how we liked it. I wanted to see his apartment up on top of the bunker but no go. :-) Still well done and maybe next time we'll get an apartment tour as well.

Very interesting! If you love modern art dont skip this place, our guide was very informative.