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Braun-Sammlung Ettel Museum für Design

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👍👍 The collection of braun electronics was very beautiful, wide, and well organised. I loved how the products were located and arranged. The owner of the shop was very friendly and tried to explain and inform us about the brand and its history, even though we did not speak german. It was obvious that t... People often mention collection, Braun, design, products, Ettel,


Address

Elberfelder Str. 37, 10555 Berlin, Germany

Website

www.braundesignsammlung.de

Contact

+49 30 33776387

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (71 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 11 AM to 5 PM, Holiday hours

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  • 5/5 Annie T. 4 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The collection of braun electronics was very beautiful, wide, and well organised. I loved how the products were located and arranged. The owner of the shop was very friendly and tried to explain and inform us about the brand and its history, even though we did not speak german. It was obvious that the owner was very passionate about his job. There were also few items for purchase. Definitely recommend this place to anyone!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Rainer B. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I'm always amazed at both: the almost entirely modern, enduring nature of Braun's design and the private initiative to keep this enduring modernity of electrical appliances Made in Germany in memory and not just to collect them in a quiet little room, but to have a shop in the little room Westphalian quarter in Moabit, open to the public on Sundays and Mondays and to show these pearls of German design to everyone interested in technology and aesthetics. On December 17, 2023 it was that time again: a spontaneous visit to the “Braun Collection Ettel – Museum for Design”, the official name of this literal gem, and lo and behold - the Braun design collector and museum director Werner Ettel was able to help me present a new acquisition that clearly demonstrates this enduring and therefore inspiring modernity of Braun design. In the photo we see him with the Braun world receiver T 1000, which is already in the collection and was designed by Dieter Rams in 1962/63 and has a curved aluminum grille on the left side, behind which the radio loudspeaker is hidden. To the right is the newly added Power Mac G5, designed by the Apple Industrial Design team around Jonathan Ive in 2003, also with a curved aluminum grille, behind which the fan for ventilation of the computer, the first in the Californian tower design, is hidden. Unless I've overlooked something, that was the last historical connection between the two adjectives German and digital - and the German aspect of digital was a design quote from the 1960s... I'm excited to see what I'll see on my next visit; Since February 11, 2024, the Braun Ettel Collection has been showing a special exhibition entitled “Mondo caffè – Braun’s coffee machines and grinders”, which aims to provide an insight into the “coffee world” in Braun design from 1972 to 2000. This special exhibition runs until May 23, 2024, as I just found out, and can be viewed during the usual opening hours on Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a guided tour takes place on Mondays at 2 p.m. Given the return of filter coffee, which has recently become hip again in Berlin cafés, what is shown could once again demonstrate the enduring modernity of Braun design - and with it that of its collector's nose.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daria B. 4 years ago on Google • 385 reviews
    Nice collection

  • 5/5 Jaewan C. 6 years ago on Google
    This place is cool! Good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aurelien T. 7 months ago on Google • 183 reviews
    Small but very interrupt place. Very kind and helpful guide, plus it's free ! A most go if you like product design 👌

  • 5/5 Abel G. 4 years ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Great private collection of vintage Braun designed electronics. Worth the detour!

  • 5/5 Blntasca E (. 11 months ago on Google • 151 reviews
    Great collection. Design history. Exhibits in very good condition. Some things can be bought

  • 5/5 peet de v. 2 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    A very thorough collection of Brain products developed while Dieter Rams was head of design. The owner was very kind and explained when asked. It was nice to look around and actually see so many well designed products in real life. Also there was a small ‘museum shop’ which was an unexpected surprise!

  • 5/5 Michał K. 1 month ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    Extensive private collection of Braun devices. The owner was really passionate about what he was doing and gave us a great tour.

  • 5/5 Robert S. 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Excellent off the beaten path design museum run by a dedicated collector. He had plenty of tid bits of information to share with of about the pieces included in the permanent collection as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the life of dieter rams. Would highly recommend - "gift shop" exists throughout and is affordable.

  • 5/5 Ginny B. 4 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Fantastic collection especially dedicated to Braun Hifi

  • 5/5 Min C. 2 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    The Braun electronics museum, curated by art educator Werner Ettel, has an impeccable curation and is a haven for all design enthusiasts. The breadth of knowledge and passion Mr. Ettel has for his collection is exhilarating! The wide range of diverse materials and products that this collection showcase makes one realize how impactful and impressive the legacy of Braun electronics is in our daily lives. Please make sure to donate, as the entrance is free. Thank you for having us; we will be back.

  • 5/5 Elisheva F. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Incredible collection We had a lovely time. Also had a long conversation with the owner. For those how appreciative of design history and perhaps future. We

  • 5/5 Jan S. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    A very complete collection. If you wish, Mr. Ettel will tell you a lot of background information.

  • 5/5 J. M. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Great exhibition with a focus on industrial design and great volunteers! 5/5 P.s Greetings to Braun GmbH! From a marketing perspective, you should use this exhibition more for yourself and support the committed employees on site ;)

  • 5/5 Gry T. 6 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Great collection. Very educational to see how Braun has developed their designs over the years.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A Google U. 5 years ago on Google • 1 review
    I visited several months ago and I enjoyed the great collection of products and appreciated the very friendly staff. The only downside is I was rather disappointed by the dust that was visible on almost all products. I wonder if it's an issue of poor funding or care. I made sure to contribute to the donation pot (and I hope others will do the same), with the hope that next time I visit those products will have a much shinier look, as they deserve to have!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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