7 questions to: Lenbachhaus Munich

For our "7 in one go" Q&A roundup, we're talking to the Lenbachhaus Munich today.

In the Städtische Galerie and the Kunstbau you will find a great collection of contemporary art, conceptual art, new media and much more, where you can discover a multi-layered art history.

Describe the Lenbachhaus Munich in one sentence

The Lenbachhaus Munich is a globally active museum, with the world's largest collection of the Blaue Reiter, where the local combines with the international.

What highlight(s) can visitors expect in the near future?

Exhibitions "Art and Life 1918-1955" and "Etel Adnan" - for discoveries.

What should you definitely see at the Lenbachhaus Munich?

The collection on the grouping Blue Rider - unique

Is the museum suitable for families with children?

We try to do that. There are family tours or a children's audio guide and a hands-on station at "Etel Adnan". The offer will also be further expanded.

Is the Lenbachhaus a traditional museum? (Art on the walls, please do not touch anything, …)

Due to its collection history, the Lenbachhaus comes from a traditional environment. However, we also try new projects with a focus on, for example, music - participation - exchange.

What else should you see in Munich?

Those who still haven't had enough of fine art - will find what they are looking for in the immediate vicinity, e.g. in the Kunstareal.

Typically Munich is (at the Lenbachhaus)...

A museum of a Munich citizen (Franz von Lenbach) for the citizens of Munich. The history of the collection is closely linked to this. First with the collection of the Munich School of the 19th century, then with the close Munich connection of the members of the Blaue Reiter.

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