Kunstbibliothek Berlin — Attraction in Berlin

Don't let the name fool you - lassen Sie sich vom Namen nicht täuschen. You don't have to be an art student or fan of art to use the library, although it might be helpful. A Benutzerausweis (user ID) is free and the library is open most days from 9-20 Uhr. It's fairly quiet and the location is nice, tucked away from Potsdamer Platz across from the Berlin Philharmonic and the more serious Staatsbibliothek. I currently am using the library as my quiet dissertation writing workspace, but there are plenty of books and journals to peruse in the Lesesaal. The staff is friendly, there are coffee and snack machines in the lounge, you can lock your things in a locker (although there aren't many and some are broken) or hand your things over to the free coat check (Garderobe). Because it is part of the Kulturforum, you can wander into the Mensa for a proper lunch if you are so inclined. I have yet to do it but it's an option. There certainly are plenty of librarians should you need help and the Wifi here is free. I could keep listing positive things about it, but then maybe it will get...

I showed up to go sit in the library, check out the books, read, write, and relax. They said there was a museum and I thought I might check that out too. I showed up and told them I had bought the 3 day Berlin museum pass, and was interested in checking out the library, and they told me the museum is closed, I said that was fine and asked to check out the library, and they said I would have to pay some other fee. I don't know, it was weird and they...

DO NOT VISIT. Confirmed by 2 different staff members working the front desk, this is not open to the public. Not sure why the writeups online make it sound like anyone can...