January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Glashaus
A glass pavilion in the courtyard that the Kunsthalle has used for changing presentations together with the Kornhäuschen Aschaffenburg since summer 2025.
Kunsthalle Jesuitenkirche
Municipal exhibition venue in Aschaffenburg's Baroque Jesuit church, with temporary exhibitions of classical modernism and contemporary art.
Opening hoursAdmission from €5 Wheelchair accessible
Current exhibitions
March 25, 2026 – January 7, 2027
Plakatschau zum Jubiläum
To mark the 50th anniversary, the special cabinet shows a selection of exhibition posters from five decades; during its run, the show moves to Schloss Johannisburg.
July 31, 2026 – October 25, 2026
Vertraute Gesten – Werke aus der Sammlung Jaegers
Selection from the Jaegers private collection in Duisburg with modern and contemporary art, including works by Christian Schad, Hermann Nitsch, Alex Katz, and Xenia Hausner.
November 28, 2026 – March 7, 2027
Christa Näher. Spuren des Minotaurus
First major retrospective of the figurative painter on her 80th birthday, with large-format paintings exploring myth, the body, and the inner world.
About the museum
The church was built from 1619 to 1621 together with a college, after the Archbishop of Mainz had brought the Jesuits to Aschaffenburg in 1612. After the order was dissolved in 1773 and the city passed to Bavaria, the municipal schools were consolidated on the site from 1817/18 onward; the last Jesuits did not leave Aschaffenburg until the late 1940s.
The building was badly damaged in World War II and repaired afterward. In 1971 the city acquired the site, which housed, among other things, a state vocational upper secondary school (Fachoberschule).
Since 1976 the deconsecrated church interior with its rich stucco decoration has served as a venue for art exhibitions, and since 1990 it has been the official exhibition venue of the city of Aschaffenburg. The program focuses on classical modernism and established positions in contemporary art, usually with two major temporary exhibitions a year. There is no permanent exhibition; in addition, a small special cabinet and, since 2025, a glass pavilion in the courtyard are used for presentations. In 2026 the venue celebrates its 50th anniversary as an exhibition space. A combined ticket is available with the Christian Schad Museum.
Highlights
- Baroque church interior from 1619–1621 with rich stucco decoration
- Temporary exhibitions of classical modernism and contemporary art
- Late opening on Tuesdays until 20:00
- Combined ticket with the Christian Schad Museum
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- Stadt Aschaffenburg (Museen der Stadt Aschaffenburg)
- Director
- Thomas Schauerte
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3.50Retirees, university students, the unemployed, social assistance recipients, people with severe disabilities, groups of 15 or more paying visitors, members of the Geschichts- und Kunstverein (history and art society), holders of the RheinMainCard, and others |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and teens up to 18 free |
| Seniors | €3.50for retirees |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3.50companion free · Companion free if entered in the disability ID |
| Students & apprentices | €3.50Students of TH Aschaffenburg as well as school students and trainees with ID free |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3.50 per personfor 15 or more paying visitors; teachers and educators accompanying groups free |
| Families | –No family ticket; with the Familienpass Aschaffenburg, parents pay half price, children and teens up to 18 free |
| Combined ticket Kunsthalle Jesuitenkirche + Christian Schad Museum | €15reduced €9.50 |
50% discount for adults with the Kulturpass Aschaffenburg. Free admission for, among others, members of the friends' association, ICOM/museum association members, tour guides, and the press.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Step-free access via the arcade courtyard. Accessible parking spaces: 2 on the Schlossplatz (approx. 50 m) and 8 in the Stadthalle underground parking garage (approx. 250 m).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Occasional family Sundays with hands-on workshops; the city's museums offer programs for children's and youth groups at requested dates. Children and teenagers up to age 18 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stadthalle
Bus 1, 4, 6, or 10 to the "Stadthalle" stop; about a 10-minute walk from the main station (Hauptbahnhof).
By car
Parking available
Underground garages Stadthalle and Theaterplatz. Two accessible parking spaces at Schlossplatz (approx. 50 m), eight accessible spaces in the Stadthalle underground garage (approx. 250 m).
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Open guided tours without registration on Tuesdays from 18:00 and Sundays from 11:00; group tours bookable at a time of your choice. |
