August Sander once said, “In photography there are no shadows that cannot be illuminated,” highlighting the revealing and documentary qualities inherent in photography as a form of artistic expression. With its approximately 30,000 works by historical and contemporary photographers – featuring portraiture, industry, landscape, architecture and nature – the SK Stiftung Kultur is also dedicated to factual, documentary and conceptual photography. Roughly 10,700 negatives and 6,000 vintage prints are by August Sander alone, making this the world’s largest collection of his photos. The foundation also owns works by other photography greats such as Bernd and Hilla Becher, Karl Blossfeldt, Jim Dine and architectural photographers such as Mantz and Schmölz. Two to three times a year, the exhibition changes, showcasing works from the museum’s own collection and works from related contexts. A significant visual feast – in short: worth a visit!
The exhibitions are accompanied by a comprehensive programme, which includes guided tours, workshops and seminars.
The exhibitions are accompanied by a comprehensive programme, which includes guided tours, workshops and seminars.
Useful Information
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for families
for individual guests
Openings
Open until 5:00 PM
08/11/2025 - 08/17/2025
Long Thursday: On the first Thursday of the month, the exhibitions are open until 9 pm.
Dayoff: Wednesday
Price info
Price adult: €6.50
Price reduced: €4.00
Admission is free on the first Monday of every month.
Admission is also free on the 1st Thursday of every month from 5 pm.
Admission is also free on the 1st Thursday of every month from 5 pm.
Parking facilities
The Photographische Sammlung is easy to reach by public transport, as the S-Bahn and U-Bahn station Hansaring, as well as the U-Bahn stop Christophstraße are in the immediate vicinity.
Arriving by car is just as easy, as the Mediapark, where the Photographische Sammlung is located, has an underground car park.
Arriving by car is just as easy, as the Mediapark, where the Photographische Sammlung is located, has an underground car park.
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