The museum's core exhibition is supported by an 'Open Depot' that allows visitors to view items not currently on display in the main galleries.
The building's construction was completed in 2019 to coincide with the Bauhaus movement's centenary.
The structure is designed to be climate-neutral, utilizing geothermal energy for heating and cooling.
The exhibition floor is elevated, creating a floating effect that keeps the ground level transparent and open to the surrounding park.
The museum serves as the headquarters for the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, which manages the local heritage sites.
The building's footprint is purposefully independent of the original school building, emphasizing its role as a contemporary museum rather than an original site.
The Bauhaus Museum Dessau houses the world's second-largest collection of Bauhaus objects, featuring over 49,000 cataloged items. Designed by the Spanish architecture firm Addenda Architects, the building is a minimalist concrete 'black box' encased in a glass envelope. The central permanent exhibition, 'Versuchsstätte Bauhaus: The Collection', explores the school's historical development and its ongoing influence on contemporary design. The museum is located on Mies-van-der-Rohe-Platz, a public space connecting the urban city center to the park landscape. Its structural design utilizes a two-story glass facade that creates an open, light-filled atmosphere within the internal exhibition levels. The museum serves as the primary gateway for visitors exploring the wider Bauhaus heritage sites in Dessau. It stands as an architectural homage to the school's commitment to industrial materials and functionalist aesthetics.
The floating staircase in the central foyer, which provides a striking view of the building's architectural geometry.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Bauhaus Building (the original school) to see the full scope of the movement.
Check the museum's digital archives or specific exhibition guides before arriving, as the collection curation changes periodically.
Utilize the museum café to view the surrounding park landscape from the glass-walled interior.
Do not assume this museum is the original 1926 Bauhaus school building; they are separate sites located in different parts of the city.
Closed on Mondays during the winter season.
Large backpacks and bags must be stored in provided lockers; photography is generally allowed for private use without flash.
