Hans-Kock-Stiftung

About the museum

Sculptor Hans Kock (1920–2007), born in Kiel and raised in Hamburg, a student of Gerhard Marcks, created a total work of art (Gesamtkunstwerk) of landscape and sculpture on the former farm grounds of Gut Seekamp in Schilksee. The estate is first mentioned in 1350. In the 19th century the painter Hans Olde (1855–1917) lived here; his granddaughter Anna Olde and her husband Hans Kock later turned the place into a meeting place for the arts.

The non-profit Hans-Kock-Stiftung (foundation) has the mission of managing, preserving, and opening up the artist's work to the public. Twelve large sculptures of stone and metal stand among the extensive old trees; the grounds, surrounded by a moat, lie within the Heischer Tal nature reserve. The best-known work is the "Kieler Strandfigur".

In the brick manor house, the foundation shows a permanent exhibition of portrait busts, smaller sculptures, and drawings, along with solo shows by younger artists. The former reed-thatched horse stable serves as a venue for readings, concerts, and lectures, which are organized, among others, by the citizens' initiative Kulturpark Seekamp.

Highlights

• Twelve large sculptures by Hans Kock in the park
• "Kieler Strandfigur"
• Permanent exhibition in the manor house
• Park in the Heischer Tal nature reserve
• Events in the former horse stable

Permanent exhibitions

• Skulpturenpark Seekamp – Twelve large sculptures by Hans Kock in stone and metal, set within an old landscape park.
• Ständige Ausstellung im Gutshaus – Portrait busts, smaller sculptures, and drawings offer insight into other aspects of Hans Kock's work; the selection changes occasionally.

Founded

1988

Operated by

Hans-Kock-Stiftung

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the sculpture park is free.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

By car from the south via the B 503 (exit Altenholz-Klausdorf / Kiel-Schilksee / Olympiazentrum), then along Fördestraße and Schilkseer Straße to Seekamper Weg 10.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 100 guests.

The foundation's rooms can be used for cultural events (manor house about 60 seats, former horse stable up to 100 seats); inquiries to info@hans-kock-stiftung.de.

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