Boros Collection

OHS★★★★★★★★★★5.06 months ago

This art collection has been on my bucket list for several years, and today I finally joined one of the 90-minute guided tours in English (all visits are guided) during the morning. I actually liked the fact that photography is not allowed and that there is no mobile phone signal inside the WWII bomb shelter, as it forces you to slow down and fully focus on the experience. I enjoyed almost all of the artists; the only part I couldn’t really connect with was the upper installation related to industrial animal farming. What truly makes the experience unique is the setting itself: a WWII bomb shelter that could not be demolished and has lived many different lives, now paired with these inspiring works of art. I can’t wait for May to visit the new collection, and it would be great if the exhibition changed every two years.

Viktor Ivanov★★★★★★★★★★1.06 months ago

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;))))

Noam Ben Natan★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

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.

Sharon Salzman★★★★★★★★★★5.010 months ago

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

Justine Yiu★★★★★★★★★★5.07 months ago

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.