Latest news about the Berlin Wall: memorials, exhibitions, anniversaries, and cultural events from Berlin and around the world.
The ticketed BlackBox Cold War pavilion closed for good in January 2026, leaving Berlin’s most famous crossing point without a permanent exhibition. A free open-air show has taken its place while some 5 million euros is assembled for a new memorial site from 2028.
The Berlin Wall Foundation’s museum at the former Marienfelde reception centre closes on 21 December 2026 for a major rebuild, reopening in mid-2028 with a new permanent exhibition on flight and migration.
The Berlin Wall’s construction turns 65 on 13 August 2026. The official commemoration program, exhibitions at the Memorial and Brandenburg Gate, and how to visit.