Historical river barge in central Berlin MS Heimatland (Hosek Contemporary)

Established in 2016, Hošek Contemporary is a gallery, performance space and art residency located on a historical boat in Mitte, Berlin. The focus is primarily on performing arts, site-specific installations and experimental sound works.

Both the exhibition and performance spaces on MS Heimatland can be rented for art or business events. We have a range of opportunities for weddings, BBQs, concerts, art openings, film screenings, stage performances, theatre productions or film & photo shoots. Overlooking the city’s skyline, the modern urbanism and the idyllic natural setting right in the heart of Berlin create a very unique atmosphere.

Built in 1910 in Fürstenberg an der Oder, MS Heimatland was initially operating under the name Ida and used for transporting coal to Charlottenburg. After the Second World War, the 58-meter long cargo ship was renamed Heimatland, meaning “homeland”. Until the 90s, the ship was sailing on Elbe and Havel, moving other boats, sand and chippings. It served for artistic and cultural purposes for the first time in 2002, when German sculptor Christiane Möbus chose it for her Nackte Tatsache Tatsache project. Finally, in March 2018, Heimatland became the main exhibition space and artist residency of Hošek Contemporary. The boat is permanently anchored in the Historical Harbour of Berlin.