Haus der Kunst is one of the world’s leading art museums without a permanent collection of its own. It shows exhibitions by well-known artists, but also gives young newcomers the opportunity to present their work. Here you can find out why a visit to the Haus der Kunst is worthwhile.
- What is on offer?
- The Haus der Kunst and its history
- The Goldene Bar in the Haus der Kunst
- Good to know
It is dedicated to the field of contemporary art and hosts around ten exhibitions a year, showcasing pieces by both up-and-coming talent and already established artists. Over the past 20 years, visitors have had the chance to immerse themselves in work by artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Matthew Barney, Andreas Gursky, Thomas Ruff, Gilbert&George, William Egglestone, Georg Baselitz, Gerhard Richter, Ai Weiwei, Louise Bourgeois, Marlene Dumas, Amrita Sher-Gil and Hanne Darboven.
The building was first opened by Adolf Hitler in 1937 when it was known as “Haus der Deutschen Kunst” or “House of German Art”. In 2011, its former air-raid shelter in the basement was converted to provide a venue for an ever-changing selection of video art from the Goetz collection. The Haus der Kunst also tells the story of its own past in the Archiv Gallery, a free exhibition containing films, maps and objects from the time of National Socialism and the post-war period.
The murals that gave the Goldene Bar in the Haus der Kunst its name also date from around 1937. The bar offers refreshment for visitors during the day and remains open in the evening once the museum has closed.
Regular exhibition tours and workshops offer detailed knowledge and exciting insights into the exhibitions.
The Haus der Kunst is located directly on the edge of the English Garden and is only a few minutes away from the famous Eisbach wave and the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum (museum).
Information on barrier-free access can be found here.
