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Dark Matter - Light and Media Art Museum

Dark Matter is a unique new light and media museum, with large scale light installations in pitch black rooms. The museum shows works by renowned artist Christopher Bauder and temporary installations by others, and is a fascinating fully immersive experience in which light and sound come together in a fascinating way.

  • A unique light art museum in a former warehouse
  • Immersive large scale installations in pitch dark rooms
  • Permanent installations and temporary exhibitions
Public transport
The nearest stop is Gustav-Holzman-Straße (Tram 21)

Visit Dark Matter in Berlin

Dark Matter is a one-of-a-kind art space in Berlin. Housed in a massive former warehouse in East Berlin, this impressive venue is divided into several pitch-dark rooms, which are illuminated by mesmerising light installations. Founded by light artist Christopher Bauder, the museum showcases both his own creations and temporary exhibitions by other multimedia artists.

Immersive light installations

Christopher Bauder is a renowned artist celebrated for his large-scale light, media, and sound installations. Bauder has made installations in museums and public spaces all around the world, but especially in Berlin. Now he decided to gather his most fascinating work in one place and created Dark Matter, where he offers visitors an immersive journey through his world of light and sound.

Each room in Dark Matter is completely dark, with the installations as the only source of light. Through the fusion of light art, multimedia, electronic music, and sound design, these works create deeply immersive environments, which blur the boundary between reality and the digital realm. Visitors are invited to step away from everyday life and lose themselves in a hypnotic world of light and motion.

A unique Berlin experience

Spread across multiple rooms, Dark Matter encourages you to walk, sit, explore, and fully immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere. The installations offer a stunning addition to Berlin’s vibrant art scene, blending visual art with electronic music. It’s a perfect reflection of the city’s creative spirit, and a must-see for art lovers. Dark Matter is a popular attraction, and tickets have time slots, so be sure to book in advance before your time of choice sells out!

The museum is not suitable for guests with light sensitivity

  • Children
    Children up to six years can enter for free
  • Opening hours
    Wednesday - Thursday 14:00 to 23:00 
    Friday 12:00 to 23:00
    Saturday 11:00 to 23:00
    Sunday 11:00 to 22:00
  • Ticket information
    Tickets are time slot based. Please select your desired entry time
    Ticket directly available on smartphone
    Tickets can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance 
    Tickets cannot be rescheduled
  • Free access to bathroom
    Wheelchair accessible
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A central platform
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Free wifi on the buses
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GPS audio guide in 13 languages
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Free Berlin City Sightseeing app
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Ticket valid for 24/48 hours
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Discounts at various partners