Municipal museum in Aschaffenburg on the life and work of Christian Schad, leading representative of New Objectivity and inventor of the Schadograph.
April 30, 2026 – February 10, 2027
European paintings from the 15th to 19th centuries from the Khanenko-Nationalmuseum in Kyiv, including works by Rubens, Bellotto, Brueghel the Younger and Canova, shown together in Germany for the first time.
The painter and photographer Christian Schad (1894–1982) is among the leading artists of New Objectivity; his camera-less photograms, the "Schadographs", made him internationally known. From 1942 he lived for about forty years in Aschaffenburg and nearby Keilberg.
His widow Bettina Schad transferred his entire artistic and private estate to the city of Aschaffenburg in 2000. The Christian Schad Foundation formed from it comprises more than 3,200 works of all genres and has been publishing a multi-volume catalogue raisonné since 2008.
For the museum, part of the former Jesuit college on Pfaffengasse was converted, right next to the Kunsthalle Jesuitenkirche; it forms the first stage of a planned museum quarter. Construction problems and difficulties with climate control delayed the opening by several years, until the building opened its doors on 3 June 2022.
The permanent exhibition leads across three levels through all of Schad's creative phases – from Dada and Expressionism through New Objectivity to Magic Realism – and places the works in their historical context. During large special exhibitions, a selection of his works can be seen on the ground floor.
| Adults | €12 |
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| Reduced | €8Students, pensioners, unemployed people, social assistance recipients, severely disabled people, volunteer service participants, holders of the Ehrenamtskarte or RheinMainCard, groups of 15 or more paying people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people up to 18 years free |
| Seniors | €8for pensioners |
| Visitors with disabilities | €8companion free · Accompanying person free if entered in the ID |
| Students & apprentices | €8Students of TH Aschaffenburg as well as school pupils and trainees with ID free |
| Groups (15+ people) | €8 per personfrom 15 paying people; accompanying teachers and educators free |
| Families | –With the Familienpass Aschaffenburg, adults pay half |
| Combined ticket with the Kunsthalle Jesuitenkirche | €15reduced €9.50 |
Until 10 February 2027 the admission price applies to the special exhibition; the Schad presentation on the ground floor is freely accessible. 50% discount with the Kulturpass Aschaffenburg.
Barrier-free access. Two disabled parking spaces at Schlossplatz (approx. 50 m), eight in the Stadthalle underground car park (approx. 250 m).
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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Children and young people up to 18 years have free admission.
Stadthalle
Bus 1, 4, 6 or 10 to the "Stadthalle" stop; approx. 10 minutes' walk from the main railway station.
Parking available
Stadthalle and Theaterplatz underground car parks; disabled parking spaces at Schlossplatz and in the Stadthalle underground car park.
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| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Public guided tours according to programme; group tours and workshops can be booked for a date of your choice. |
