Bauhaus-Archiv Berlin

Bauhaus-Archiv Berlin

The Bauhaus-Archiv Berlin is one of the city’s most important cultural landmarks, dedicated to commemorating the Bauhaus movement—the most influential art and design movement of the 20th century. Here, you can explore the history of Bauhaus design. The archive is located within the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation for Architecture and Design, and was designed by its founder, Walter Gropius. The building was originally planned to be constructed in 1964 in the central German city of Darmstadt, but was eventually completed in Berlin between 1976 and 1979. Its distinctive round-cornered façade has become an iconic architectural style, which can also be seen in places like Beijing’s 798 Art District in China.

Founded in 1919, the Bauhaus School was one of the most important institutions for design, architecture, and art in the 20th century. Gropius and his followers emphasized functionality over ornamentation, favoring modern materials with versatile uses and unique appearances—such as concrete. The Bauhaus movement's influence on style extended far beyond its own time: “Bauhaus lamps,” Marcel Breuer’s tubular steel chairs, and “Bauhaus wallpapers” are all considered modern classics.

The archive houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of materials related to the history of the Bauhaus School and its work across various creative fields, including architecture, furniture, ceramics, metalwork, photography, stage design, preliminary course works, and creations by renowned teachers such as Walter Gropius. Open to the public, the museum allows visitors to explore and appreciate the exhibits, among which the works of the school’s most outstanding teachers—Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee—are particularly fascinating.

Bauhaus Archive Museum

Must-visit reason: One of Berlin’s most important cultural landmarks

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

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

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

City where the attraction is located: Berlin [Berlin]