THE LONG BANK in the urban space

2023-10-10 – 2026-12-31

A meeting point on the Lange Bank - the artistic installation is designed as a place for encounters, inspiration and relaxation. \n

"behind the scenes of the poorest neighborhoods" - Behind the scenes of the London slums around 1870

2026-08-15 – 2026-12-31

The permanent exhibition of the German Architecture Museum will be reopened in 2026 and fundamentally restructured. The starting point for the new concept is a targeted reduction: some of the previous model dioramas have been removed according to scientific and curatorial criteria in order to create space for new forms of communication. \n

MORE IS NOW! New Czech Architecture + Restoration of the Tugendhat House

2026-09-19 – 2027-01-17

The exhibition of contemporary architecture on the occasion of the Czech Republic's appearance as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 is presented by the German Architecture Museum in cooperation with the National Gallery Prague \n

Open Up! Rethinking High-Rises

2026-10-17 – 2027-01-17

The Frankfurt skyline stands for progress and change. But what happens when skyscrapers lose their original function? \n

Too Hot - Hot cities, new paths

2026-06-20 – 2027-02-07

Cities are getting hotter and hotter due to climate change - with tangible consequences. Heat, drought, water shortages and flooding make it clear how urgently urban spaces need to be rethought and redesigned. \n

BEST HIGH-RISES. International High-Rise Architecture Award 2026/27

2026-11-05 – 2027-04-04

The International Highrise Award 2026/27 presents a selection of current high-rise projects around the world that are characterized by pioneering design, functionality, innovative construction technology, urban integration, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. \n

Stories about building - the new permanent exhibition at the DAM

2026-08-15 – 2040-12-31

The permanent exhibition of the German Architecture Museum will be reopened in 2026 and fundamentally restructured. The starting point for the new concept is a targeted reduction: some of the previous model dioramas have been removed according to scientific and curatorial criteria in order to create space for new forms of communication. \n

Family Tour: Too Hot – Hot Cities, New Paths

2026-10-25 @ 13:00

As a parent, how can you visit a museum with children of different ages so that it’s an enjoyable experience for everyone involved?

After work tour: MORE IS NOW

2026-11-04 @ 17:00

We will take you on a tour of the MORE IS NOW exhibition. Participation is included in the museum admission fee.

Exhibition opening Best High-Rises 2026/27 - International Highrise Award

2026-11-04 @ 17:00

Best High-Rises 2026/27 presents 34 of the most exciting recently completed high-rise projects that combine sustainability, external form and internal spatial qualities as well as social aspects into an exemplary design and thus set an example for the future

BEST HIGH-RISES. International High-Rise Architecture Award 2026/27

2026-11-05

The 2026/27 International Skyscraper Award showcases a selection of current skyscraper projects from around the world that stand out for their forward-thinking design, functionality, innovative construction technology, integration into the urban fabric, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

Block Lab Minecraft Workshop: “Unique Biomes”

2026-11-06 @ 16:00

Under the theme “Unique Habitats,” this time we’re taking a closer look at a variety of dwellings, from treehouses to complex cave systems.

After work tour: BEST HIGH-RISES

2026-11-11 @ 17:00

We will take you on a tour of the BEST HIGH_RISES exhibition. Participation is included in the museum admission fee.

What Is (or Was) Architectural Theory?

2026-11-12

The architect Oswald Mathias Ungers would have been one hundred years old in 2026. His many achievements include a congress on architectural theory that he organized as a professor and dean at the Technical University of Berlin in 1967.

After-Work Tour: Too Hot – Hot Cities, New Paths

2026-11-18 @ 17:00

We’ll take you on a tour of the TOO HOT exhibition.

THE CITY + TRAFFIC JAMS: Why We Should Talk About Traffic in a More Objective Way

2026-11-18 @ 19:00

Is the traffic congestion problem in Frankfurt worse than elsewhere? Is it even a problem? And if so, for whom? The speaker is an experienced transportation planner who sees the need to bring a more objective perspective to what is often an emotionally charged discussion. How did Frankfurt end up in its current traffic congestion situation in the first place? What might future scenarios look like? And how are other cities dealing with this issue?

Panel discussion: From solitaire to urban building block

2026-11-19 @ 19:00

Experts from the fields of architecture, urban planning, the real estate industry and research will come together to discuss the role of existing high-rise buildings for the city of tomorrow as part of the panel discussion "From solitaire to urban building block".