Art of the early modern period

Augustiner Museum
Freiburg im Breisgau

The new Augustiner Museum houses a renowned art collection with works ranging from the Middle Ages up to the Baroque period, as well as paintings from the 19th century. Thanks to the architect...

Baden State Museum
Karlsruhe

The Badisches Landesmuseum (Baden State Museum) in Karlsruhe, located in the Baden region of the state of Baden-Württemberg, is one of the most active museums in Germany. It is conceived as an all-in...

Bibliothèque Humaniste
Sélestat

Discover a host of Renaissance treasures in a museum in the heart of Alsace! Explore the secrets of some truly exceptional books... The Bibliothèque Humaniste takes visitors on a fascinating journey...

Château des Lumières
Lunéville

The castle of Lunéville is the largest castle in east France and a masterpiece of classical architecture. Visitors can enjoy two hectares of buildings with more than 21,000 square metres of space. The...

Fondation Beyeler
Riehen

The museum in Riehen near Basel is internationally renowned for its high-calibre exhibitions, its outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as its ambitious programme of events...

Hirschwirtscheuer
Künzelsau

Hirschwirtscheuer was constructed by the Hohenlohe court bricklayer Johann Georg Scharpf (1726-1785) in 1760 as residential building with barn. Later, it was merely used as a barn and before 1986 was...

Johanniterkirche
Schwäbisch Hall

Old Masters of the Würth Collection The works of the former Fürstlich Fürstenberg Collection of Paintings at Donaueschingen, which was acquired by the Würth family in 2003, form the core of this top...

Kunstmuseum Basel | main building
Basel

Kunstmuseum Basel invites visitors to embark on a journey through the history of art from the 15th century until the present day at its three venues. Masterpieces of the collection, worldclass special...

Kurpfälzisches Museum der Stadt Heidelberg
Heidelberg

Located in the heart of the city centre the Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum) is displaying the best it has to offer: the Palais Morass serves not only as headquarters but is also the most...

La Folie Marco
Barr

At the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile at the edge of the wine route, visitors find the large impressive house “Folie Marco”. The building itself and the collections invite visitors to learn more about life...

Pressefoto_Museum Ulm_(Stiftung Sammlung Kurt Fried)_Foto Henry M. Linder
Ulm

The Museum Ulm has been under reconstruction since April 17, 2023, and therefore is closed at the moment. Until the end of the construction work in autumn 2025, it can be found in the neighbouring...

Museum und Galerie im Prediger
Schwäbisch Gmünd

The 'Museum und Galerie im Prediger' was founded in 1876 and belongs to the oldest in Baden Württemberg. The focus of the rich collection is on religious art, silver craft and jewellery. The first...

Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe

*** Interim since 2023: ZKM - Zentrum für Kunst und Medien, Lorenzstraße 19. The main building of the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe is currently closed for renovation work. *** The Staatliche...

Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
Stuttgart

The State Gallery of Stuttgart is home to a unique collection of seven centuries of art. In addition to the permanent exhibition, several interesting special exhibitions are presented each year...