Here's the most exciting museum openings of 2025! From groundbreaking exhibitions to stunning architectural designs.
Märkisches Museum, Berlin, Germany
Founded in 1874 as the museum of the city of Berlin and its political region, the March of Brandenburg, it occupies a building on the northern edge of Köllnischer Park, facing the Spree, which was designed by Ludwig Hoffmann and completed in 1908. The Märkisches Museum in Berlin is preparing for a grand reopening. Originally established to showcase the rich history and culture of the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The upcoming reopening promises to elevate the museum’s ability to tell the story of Berlin’s past with a fresh, dynamic perspective.
Fenix. Rotterdam, Netherlands
Opening in May 2025, the Fenix will be the first art museum dedicated to exploring the theme of migration. Housed in a transformed 100-year-old warehouse, the museum will feature 150 artworks and objects inspired by concepts of borders, identity, separation, and home, including a "labyrinth" of suitcases donated from around the world.
V&A East Storehouse, London, UK
Opening on May 31, 2025, the V&A East Storehouse in Stratford's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will provide unprecedented public access to the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive collections. Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the facility will house over 500,000 creative works, including artifacts from fashion, design, and performance. A highlight will be the David Bowie Centre, opening on September 13, 2025, featuring a vast 90,000-piece archive from the late musician's estate.
Naoshima New Museum of Art, Naoshima Island, Japan
Scheduled to open in spring 2025, the Naoshima New Museum of Art, designed by architect Tadao Ando, will be a significant addition to Japan's renowned art island. The museum will showcase major works by Asian artists, including Takashi Murakami, Cai Guo-Qiang, and Heri Dono, across four galleries and outdoor spaces.
Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL), Marrakech, Morocco
Reopening in February 2025 in a new building, MACAAL will house one of the world's most comprehensive collections of contemporary African art. The museum will feature 150 rotating works from its 2,500-piece collection, focusing on themes such as decolonization, globalization, and environmental issues.
