Sammlung Boros
Karen and Christian Boros' private collection of contemporary art in a World War II bunker in Berlin-Mitte – by booked guided tour only.
Om museet
The above-ground bunker on Reinhardtstraße was built in 1942 as an air-raid shelter for civilians near Friedrichstraße station; it was designed by the architect Karl Bonatz and built by forced laborers. After the war, the windowless concrete structure was used for a time by the Red Army as a prison, later as a textile warehouse, and in East Germany as a storehouse for imported tropical fruit, which earned it the nickname "Bananenbunker" (Banana Bunker).
After reunification, the bunker became a notorious techno club in the 1990s, also hosting theater performances, trade fairs, and art exhibitions, until the authorities shut it down in 1995.
In 2003, the entrepreneur Christian Boros and his wife Karen bought the building. By 2007, it had been extensively converted into an exhibition space. Since 2008, the couple has been showing selections from their collection of international art from 1990 onward on some 3,000 square meters.
The presentations change about every four years and can only be seen on guided tours. In May 2026, the fifth collection presentation opened, featuring works by 27 artists, including new acquisitions and expanded groups of works by artists already represented.
Højdepunkter
- Contemporary art from 1990 onward in an above-ground bunker from 1942
- Fifth collection presentation since May 2026
- Guided tours connect the art with the history of the bunker
- Around 3,000 m² of exhibition space on several floors
- Small groups, tours in German and English
Permanente udstillinger
- Sammlung Boros – Fünfte Präsentation – A new selection from the collection with works by 27 artists such as Tomma Abts, Ed Atkins, Klára Hosnedlová, and Pol Taburet; some works are on view for the first time.
- Grundlagt
- 2008
- Ejer
- BOROS Foundation gemeinnützige GmbH
- Ledelse
- Raoul Zöllner
Entrépriser & rabatter
| Voksne | 20 € |
|---|---|
| Nedsat pris | 12 €University students, job seekers, holders of a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) |
| Børn og unge | –Recommended for ages 12 and up; not recommended with small children under 3 due to loud sound installations (please get in touch beforehand) |
| Pensionister | –No senior discount listed |
| Personer med handicap | 12 €ledsager gratis · With a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) |
| Studerende og elever | 12 € |
| Grupper | –Private tours: up to 10 people €350, €35 per person for each additional person; corporate clients €500 or €50 per person; students €150 or €15 per person. |
Price includes the guided tour. Tickets online only, non-refundable and non-transferable to another date; no discount with an ICOM card.
Tilgængelighed
- Kørestolsvenlig
- Elevator
- Handicaptoilet: ingen oplysninger
- Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
- Servicehunde tilladt: ingen oplysninger
- Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
- Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger
Exhibition rooms are wheelchair-accessible, with all floors reachable by elevator; a mobile ramp can be provided for step-free entry on request (send a short email after booking). Folding stools are available for the tour. Companion free.
Børn og familie
Kun delvist egnet til børnAnbefales fra 12 år
- Familieomvisninger & workshops: findes ikke
Visits are recommended for children ages 12 and up. Because of the noise-sensitive architecture and loud sound installations, the collection advises against visits with toddlers under 3 years; questions in advance by email.
Transport & parkering
Med offentlig transport
Oranienburger Tor (U6) · 300 m
U6 Oranienburger Tor (about 300 m); S-Bahn and U-Bahn station Friedrichstraße (about 400 m); tram 12, buses 147 and 245.
Service & spisesteder
- Opbevaringsskabe
All bags, including small handbags, must be stored in lockers during the visit.
Arrangementer & udlejning
No venue rental listed; private tours for private and corporate groups can be booked outside regular hours.
Planlæg dit besøg
| Rundvisninger | ja · varighed ca. 1,5 t. |
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| Audioguide | nej |
| Godt at vide | Visits exclusively on tours led by the education team (German or English; choose the language when booking). Private tours can be booked at flexible times; free cancellation up to 3 business days in advance. Ticket contact: ticket@boros-collection.com. |
