Haus am Waldsee

What Haus am Waldsee does

Haus am Waldsee is a non-profit contemporary art museum located in Berlin-Zehlendorf, operating from the historic Villa Knobloch (built 1923). Founded in 1946 with its first exhibition of Käthe Kollwitz and Ewald Vetter, the institution has presented 384 documented exhibitions over approximately 80 years and is currently celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026. The museum's core product is its rotating international contemporary art exhibition program — current offerings include the anniversary exhibition "Wo ich wohne," Veit Laurent Kurz's "Green Sanctuary (C.O.T.B)," and Ayumi Paul's long-running "Fischmond am Waldsee" (running into 2027) — complemented by a sculpture park, audio guides for architectural tours of the surrounding Bruno Taut settlement, educational mediation programs for schools and families, artist editions (€28–€1,190), and exhibition catalogues (€3–€76) sold via the museum shop and external publishers (Bierke, Walther König, Spector Books).

The institution generates revenue through a diversified mix of seven streams: exhibition admissions and memberships (six-tier structure ranging from €45 reduced individual to €1,800 corporate with eight transferable cards); venue rentals (Garden Hall for seated dinners up to 60 and receptions up to 80, studio hire for seminars, and Monday weddings); an on-site café operated under concession by JAMAMA GmbH (organic food, Altomayo coffee, regional wines); catalogue and artist-edition sales; and tax-deductible donations including a Pay What You Can accessibility fund. Public funding is provided by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Europe, Lotto Stiftung Berlin (2012–2019 reconstruction support), and BMUV (2018 climate-protection lighting), with the supporting association Freunde und Förderer e.V. (founded 1996, ~700 members) providing community-based recurring support.

Distribution operates through direct on-site visits, the museum website (GDPR-compliant, using MailChimp and Google Analytics), Instagram and Facebook organic social, a monthly newsletter, press relations, and participation in Berlin Art Week. The 10-person staff is led by Director Anna Gritz, with curators Beatrice Hilke and Pia-Marie Remmers, curatorial assistant Jo Pistorius, and press lead Erik Günther; the Friends Association board is chaired by Jost Arnsperger. As a registered association (e.V.) there is no equity ownership, no venture or private capital, and no subsidiaries — operations are governed by a Vorstand board.

Name

Haus am Waldsee

Legal name

Haus am Waldsee e.V.

Website

https://hausamwaldsee.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Haus am Waldsee is a Berlin-based non-profit contemporary art museum founded in 1946, presenting international exhibitions, educational programs, artist editions, and venue rentals. It serves art enthusiasts, families, schools, and corporate members from its historic Villa Knobloch in Zehlendorf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contemporary Art Museum Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums (712110), Museums (71211)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Museums (THAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH), Museum & Landmark Guided Tours (Skip-the-line/Docent-led) (THAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Contemporary art exhibitions
• Art museum services
• Educational art programs
• Venue hire events
• Friends association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Admissions: Revenue from ticket sales for exhibitions, with free admission for members
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from 700+ members in the Freunde und Förderer association, ranging from 45 to 1,800 EUR per year depending on membership category
3. Venue Rentals: Rental income from Garden Hall for seated dinners (up to 60 people) and standing receptions (up to 80 people), seminar/workshop space, and weddings
4. Café Operations: On-site café operated by JAMAMA GmbH, offering organic food, coffee, wine, and catering services during museum hours
5. Catalogue and Publication Sales: Sale of exhibition catalogues and artist editions, with publications ranging from 3 to 76 euros
6. Artist Editions: Exclusive limited editions by exhibiting artists, with prices ranging from 28 to 1,190 euros
7. Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting museum operations and the Pay What You Can accessibility campaign

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haus am Waldsee is an international contemporary art museum operating in Berlin-Zehlendorf since 1946, presenting rotating exhibitions of international artists in a historic 1923 villa with sculpture park. The museum offers artist editions, exhibition catalogues, an on-site organic café, venue hire for events and weddings, and educational mediation programs including rentable audio guides for architectural tours.

Product overview

Haus am Waldsee is an international contemporary art museum in Berlin-Zehlendorf operating as a non-profit cultural institution. The organization offers a unified portfolio of products and services centered on its exhibition program featuring rotating contemporary art exhibitions with international artists. Supporting the core exhibition offering are artist editions (exclusive limited artworks), exhibition catalogues, a café serving organic food and beverages, and venue hire services for events and weddings. Educational offerings include mediation programs for various audiences, audio guides, and sculpture park access. The Friends Association membership provides additional benefits including free admission and exclusive previews. The institution celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JAMAMA GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJAMAMA GmbH (operators Jasmin Hein and Markus Mahla) operates the on-site café at Haus am Waldsee, providing organic food, specialty coffee from Altomayo roastery, wines from small European winemakers, and catering services. Café open Tuesday to Sunday 11am-6pm during museum hours.
• berlinbrandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate member supporting Haus am Waldsee as part of their corporate membership program.
• Museum Reinickendorf & Förderverein Künstlerhaus Hannah Höch e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation between Museum Reinickendorf and Förderverein Künstlerhaus Hannah Höch e.V. for the lecture 'Hannah Höchs Pflanzenwelt' by Dr. Christy Wahl.
• Senate Department for Culture and Europe (Berlin)coreOthersMajor patron supporting the museum's operations and programs as part of Berlin's cultural infrastructure.
• FermobminorOthersSeating sculpture park furniture partner providing outdoor seating installations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Museum Ludwig: Cologne's major museum of modern and contemporary art (part of the Stadtmuseum network) with large permanent collection plus temporary exhibitions. Overlaps on contemporary-art programming and education but at materially larger scale and with permanent holdings.
• Pinakothek der Moderne: Munich's large multi-disciplinary museum of modern/contemporary art, design, and architecture with extensive education and event programmes. Comparable on venue-hire and exhibition programming, but with substantially larger scale and visitor base.

Direct peers

• KW Institute for Contemporary Art: Berlin-based non-profit contemporary art institution producing rotating exhibitions, public programmes, and artist commissions. Closest direct peer: similar scale, independent non-profit structure, and contemporary-art focus in the same city.
• Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt: Frankfurt-based exhibition hall for contemporary and modern art with no permanent collection, focused on temporary thematic exhibitions. Comparable operating model: ticketed temporary shows, catalogues, education programmes, and venue hire in a landmark venue.
• Berlinische Galerie: Berlin museum of modern and contemporary art, photography and architecture with rotating exhibitions and a Friends association. Comparable as a city-level contemporary art museum relying on a mix of public funding, memberships, and ticketed exhibitions.
• Haus der Kunst: Munich's non-collecting contemporary art centre hosting international exhibitions, education, and events in a landmark building. Comparable in combining a landmark architectural venue with international contemporary-art programming and a Friends/membership programme.
• Kunstverein München: Munich artist-run contemporary art association producing temporary exhibitions, publications, and events. Comparable non-profit, membership-supported contemporary-art programme, though smaller and artist-led rather than institutionally curated.
• Deichtorhallen Hamburg: Hamburg venue for contemporary art and photography in historic hall buildings, running major temporary exhibitions, a café, and education programmes. Matches the 'historic-villa/landmark venue + temporary exhibitions + ancillary F&B and education' model.

Regional players

• Kunsthalle Wien: Vienna's non-collecting exhibition house for contemporary art, with two locations and a strong education programme. Comparable as a publicly-funded temporary-exhibition model, but in a different DACH market with broader visitor reach.

Emerging players

• Sammlung Boros: Berlin private contemporary-art collection in a former bunker, presenting rotating views of contemporary works. Comparable Berlin-based contemporary-art presentation, but privately funded and collection-focused rather than exhibition-programme-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Haus.am.Waldsee.Berlin
• Instagraminstagram.com/hausamwaldsee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haus-am-waldsee

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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