"Sitting on the Landwehr Canal, the Bauhaus Archiv is a beautifully well put together museum that documents one of the most pioneering art, design and architecture movements of the 20th century; the Bauhaus school. Designed by architect and founder of the Bauhaus school Walter Gropius, the exterior of the museum is a sight in itself and makes for a great photo opportunity.
Once inside, you will be able to see first hand how the movement developed and begin to understand its impact on the design world as whole. Next step (if you fancy a day trip) is the Bauhaus Dessau." - EdenSpiekermann
"Bauhaus—the German design, crafts, and architecture school founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius—is one of the most famous design movements of the 20th century, and this Berlin museum shows its impressive breadth and influence. Designed by Gropius himself and completed in 1979, the building holds a wealth of Bauhaus items such as furniture (lamps, chairs, tables), ceramics, photography, and theater pieces by an array of the movement’s most famous teachers and practitioners, including Gropius, Johannes Itten, Paul Klee, Lyonel Feininger, Wassily Kandinsky, László Moholy-Nagy, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. (Note: The museum is temporarily located in theCharlottenburg district while the main building is being renovated and extended to pay tribute to the movement’s centennial.)"
"Bauhaus—the German design, crafts, and architecture school founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius—is one of the most famous design movements of the 20th century, and this Berlin museum shows its impressive breadth and influence. Designed by Gropius himself and completed in 1979, the building holds a wealth of Bauhaus items such as furniture (lamps, chairs, tables), ceramics, photography, and theater pieces by an array of the movement’s most famous teachers and practitioners, including Gropius, Johannes Itten, Paul Klee, Lyonel Feininger, Wassily Kandinsky, László Moholy-Nagy, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. (Note: The museum is temporarily located in theCharlottenburg district while the main building is being renovated and extended to pay tribute to the movement’s centennial.)"
Having visited the original Bauhaus Archiv, I was curious to see how the temporary space would compare. The difference is clear the moment you walk in. The original museum carried a strong sense of history, with galleries that immersed you in the Bauhaus legacy. The temporary location, by contrast, feels more like a shop with a gallery attached. The front area is dominated by merchandise and publications, which makes browsing easy but shifts the focus away from the archival depth that made the original so compelling.
What made my visit worthwhile was the screening of Aus Haut Glas und Beton. The documentary was thoughtful and visually engaging.
The space is clean and modern, but it lacks the atmosphere of the original building. I left with the impression that this is a placeholder, a bridge until the new museum opens. It works for now, but I hope they bring more historical works and curated displays into the mix.
Brittany WJ
Google
The Temporary museum has 3 parts : a temporary exhibit of a current artist. A small history section (including an interactive digital space near the entrance and a timeline upstairs) and a lovely gift shop that serves as a sort of living museum of current objects and art works inspired by the movement. The gentleman running the gift shop was kind, funny and full of stories.
Oh and don't forget to visit the last suprise up the 2nd flight of stairs !
Julian Budke
Google
It's not only temporary, it's also rudimentary.
But not in a good way unfortunately.
It's basically one room, half exhibit, half shop.
It's better than nothing, while still being close to nothing.
Just be aware.
Gil Desmarais
Google
It's a shop, with a facade of a display. The movie is practically not watchable as all surfaces mirror each other - here design fails the functionality.
Not worth the visit and time; keep on waiting for the renovation to finish.
Mat Delamarre
Google
Very nice place. The screen control is amazing to try. "Charming staff", except the little "frenchie-teasing" comment between colleagues (my German is absolute 0 but I get the comment about French) after I spent 100 euros for a pen. Day 3 in Berlin for my first time. I like this place. Maybe less the staff.
N. Mitch
Google
Don’t bother. The already extremely small temporary exhibition was closed when we arrived, with no note on the website or anything. Literally just a design store.
Andrés Access
Google
Interesting but small exhibition on the history of the Bauhaus. The shop has lots of small things for sale. The new building is projected to open on 2027.
Dan Leal
Google
My girlfriend has a degree in interior design and it was her idea to come here. I had never heard of this school and movement before and very happy to have learned much more about it today. If you are in Berlin come and check it out!
Don S.
Yelp
So this is just a temporary space. It has a decent museum shop, but the only "exhibits" are a handful of pictures with some history of the movement.