SUBURBIA: DREAMS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP – SOLUTIONS TO THE HOUSING CRISIS

2026-03-21 – 2026-10-18

Saftiger Rasen, blauer Pool, Doppelgarage: Suburbia taucht ein in die (Bild-)Welten der US-amerikanischen Vorstadt – Politik, Architektur, Popkultur und Werbung haben Sehnsüchte und Realitäten erzeugt. Die Ausstellung zeigt diese Spannungen und macht parallel den bundesdeutschen Einfamilienhaus-Boom nach 1945 mit Homestories aus der „Schöner Wohnen“ nachvollziehbar. \n

“Behind the Scenes of the Poorest Neighborhoods” – Behind the Scenes of London’s Slums Around 1870

2026-08-15 – 2026-12-31

Die Dauerausstellung des Deutschen Architekturmuseums wird 2026 wiedereröffnet und grundlegend neu strukturiert. Ausgangspunkt der Neukonzeption ist eine gezielte Reduktion: Einzelne der bisherigen Modell-Dioramen wurde nach wissenschaftlichen und kuratorischen Kriterien entnommen, um Raum für neue Formen der Vermittlung zu schaffen. \n

Stories About Building—the DAM's New Permanent Exhibition

2026-08-15 – 2026-12-31

Die Dauerausstellung des Deutschen Architekturmuseums wird 2026 wiedereröffnet und grundlegend neu strukturiert. Ausgangspunkt der Neukonzeption ist eine gezielte Reduktion: Einzelne der bisherigen Modell-Dioramen wurde nach wissenschaftlichen und kuratorischen Kriterien entnommen, um Raum für neue Formen der Vermittlung zu schaffen. \n

MORE IS NOW! New Czech Architecture + Restoration of Villa Tugendhat

2026-09-19 – 2027-01-17

Die Ausstellung zeitgenössischer Architektur anlässlich des Ehrengastlandauftritts Tschechiens zur Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 wird präsentiert vom Deutschen Architekturmuseum in Zusammenarbeit mit der Nationalgalerie Prag \n

Too Hot – Hot Cities, New Paths

2026-06-20 – 2027-02-07

Städte werden durch den Klimawandel immer heißer – mit spürbaren Folgen. Hitze, Dürre, Wasserknappheit und Überschwemmung machen deutlich, wie dringend urbane Räume neu gedacht und gestaltet werden müssen. \n

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

2026-11-05 – 2027-04-04

Der Internationale Hochhaus Preis 2026/27 präsentiert eine Auswahl aktueller Hochhausprojekte auf der ganzen Welt, die sich durch zukunftsweisende Gestaltung, Funktionalität, innovative Bautechnik, städtebauliche Einbindung, Nachhaltigkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit auszeichnen. \n

MORE IS NOW! SHORTS

2026-09-18 @ 16:00

Selected studios will present their projects in a "shorts" format—20 slides, 20 seconds per slide. A concise glimpse into the diversity of the work before the exhibition officially opens. In English.

Exhibition Opening: MORE IS NOW! New Czech Architecture

2026-09-18 @ 19:00

The exhibition on new Czech architecture, which is taking place in conjunction with the Czech Republic’s appearance as Guest of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair, showcases innovative projects by young architects, primarily from the so-called millennial generation. It offers a unique opportunity to introduce the German public to the young Czech architectural scene, which has been little known until now.

TOO HOT: Climatewalk – Experience the City's Climate and Understand Urban Heat

2026-09-19 @ 13:00

Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves are among the most noticeable effects of climate change—especially in densely built-up cities. But how does heat actually affect urban spaces, and what role do buildings, streets, and green spaces play in the local microclimate? The Climatewalk lets participants experience these connections firsthand.

MORE IS NOW! New Czech Architecture + Restoration of Villa Tugendhat

2026-09-19

The exhibition of contemporary architecture, marking the Czech Republic’s participation as Guest of Honor at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair, is presented by the German Architecture Museum in collaboration with the National Gallery in Prague

After-Work Tour: MORE IS NOW

2026-09-23 @ 17:00

We'll take you on a guided tour of the MORE IS NOW exhibition. The tour is included with museum admission.

Construction Workshop: Why People Build Houses

2026-09-26 @ 11:00

The workshop explores fundamental questions about housing: Why do people build houses, and since when have they been doing so?

Book Presentation: CITY, NATURE, RIGHTS

2026-09-29 @ 19:00

Mexico City is home to about two percent of all animal and plant species in the world. New York City’s biodiversity has more than doubled since its founding. In an era of climate change and species extinction, the question is increasingly being raised as to how we in the city—one of the most underestimated ecosystems of all—can negotiate new forms of coexistence and develop rules for pan-ecological participatory processes.

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

2026-09-30 @ 17:00

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

Trees, Time, Landscape Architecture! / Transformation of a Harbor Area in Sweden

2026-09-30 @ 19:00

Part 3/6 of the lecture series: International Landscape Architecture “TOO HOT – HOT CITIES, COOL SOLUTIONS. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, CLIMATE, AND HEALTH IN DIALOGUE”: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, 7:00–9:00 p.m., DAM Auditorium A guided tour of the exhibition “Too Hot – Hot Cities, New Approaches” will be offered beforehand at 6:00 p.m. Participation is included with museum admission. Those who wish to attend only the lectures, have a Museumsufer card, or are AKH members pay a 7-euro admission fee. Trees,…

Moving Stories: Philippine Indie Short Film Night

2026-10-02 @ 18:00

What images of the Philippines do you usually see? What if you could see something different? As part of Intercultural Week Frankfurt 2026, we’re bringing Philippine independent cinema to Frankfurt

Family Tour: Suburbia – Dreams of Homeownership – Solutions to the Housing Crisis

2026-10-04 @ 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?

Fall Break Special: Block Lab Minecraft Workshop

2026-10-09 @ 10:00

In the engaging “BlockLab” workshop, participants experience an innovative approach to architectural topics as they navigate the virtual world of “Minecraft.” Key concepts such as sustainability, construction, structural engineering, and use serve as a dynamic foundation for in-depth discussions and explorations.