Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Haus der Kulturen der Welt

The Haus der Kulturen der Welt is located in Berlin, the capital of Germany. It serves as Germany’s national center for showcasing contemporary non-European art, functioning as a cultural exhibition hub, theater, dance performance venue, concert hall, academic exhibition center, and travel exhibition center, with wide-ranging and significant purposes.

Designed by American architect Hugh Stubbins, the Haus der Kulturen der Welt was originally intended to serve as a parliament building. However, it did not fulfill its designer’s original purpose and instead opened to the public in 1987 as a multifunctional cultural center. This uniquely shaped building is affectionately referred to by Berliners as the “pregnant oyster” due to its gravity-defying parabolic roof, which is truly extraordinary. The Haus der Kulturen der Welt is one of the best venues for hosting international contemporary art, attracting numerous visitors. Through experiences, questions, and discoveries, guests explore and study contemporary art, which in turn influences their personal lives to some extent.

Outside the Haus der Kulturen der Welt stands "Large Divided Oval: Butterfly," the heaviest bronze sculpture by British sculptor Henry Moore—weighing around 10 tons. It is one of Henry Moore’s final major works and is definitely worth a visit.

House of the Cultures of the World (Haus der Kulturen der Welt)

Must-visit reason: Germany’s most important cultural center

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Berlin State [Berlin]

City where the attraction is located: Berlin [Berlin]