Galerie Bezirk Oberbayern
Inclusive gallery for contemporary art in the foyer of the district administration opposite the Haus der Kunst – works by artists with and without disabilities.
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About the museum
The Bezirk Oberbayern (Upper Bavaria district) set up the gallery in 1998 in the foyer of its headquarters on Prinzregentenstraße, opposite the Haus der Kunst and on the edge of the Englischer Garten. From the start it offered artists living in Upper Bavaria a space to exhibit contemporary work in all disciplines – from painting and printmaking to sculpture, installation and photography. The gallery has no collection of its own; an expert jury selects the exhibitions through open calls, and the district funds the catalogs.
Since 2012 the gallery has followed the concept "Kunst inklusive!" (Art Inclusive!): in every show, artists with and without disabilities exhibit together, usually as double exhibitions. Accompanying programs include touch tours, workshops, artist talks and guided tours in Easy Language; events are interpreted into German Sign Language.
With this approach, the gallery has set standards for inclusive exhibitions and art education. It is certified under "Reisen für Alle" (Travel for All) in all categories and belongs to the "Museen inklusive!" network. In 2023 it celebrated 25 years of the gallery and ten years of "Kunst inklusive!".
Highlights
- Changing double exhibitions by artists with and without disabilities
- Touch objects, a tactile map with Braille and texts in Easy Language in every exhibition
- Exhibition videos in German Sign Language
- Inclusive accompanying program with touch tours, workshops and artist talks
- Free admission, central location opposite the Haus der Kunst
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Bezirk Oberbayern
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the exhibitions and to all events is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
All visitor areas are step-free or reachable by elevator, doors at least 90 cm wide, exhibits mostly viewable while seated, seating available. Accessible restroom with access from both sides. Two accessible parking spaces (in the courtyard by arrangement). Touch objects in every exhibition, tactile map and information in Braille and raised lettering, tactile floor indicators at the entrance. Exhibition videos in German Sign Language and with transcripts, mobile hearing loop and FM system for guided tours. Guided tours for blind and visually impaired visitors (registration required), in German Sign Language and in Easy Language. No visual alarm. Certified under "Reisen für Alle" (Travel for All) in all categories; member of the "Museen inklusive!" network.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Workshops for children and young people with and without disabilities as part of the exhibitions' accompanying program.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Königinstraße · 80 m
Bus 100 to Königinstraße or Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst; U4/U5 to Lehel; tram to Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
No public parking. People with disabilities can park in the district's courtyard by prior arrangement.
- Accessible parking
The gallery is in the foyer of the district administration; access via the entrance at Prinzregentenstraße 14.
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Plan your visit
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| Good to know | Every exhibition comes with a free inclusive accompanying program of guided tours, touch tours, workshops and artist talks; events are interpreted into sign language. Request guided tours and special arrangements by phone at 089 2198-39999. |
