Kunstmuseum Heidenheim

About the museum

The art museum building was constructed in 1903/04 as a municipal public bathhouse to plans by the industrial architect Philipp Jakob Manz. A foundation established by the manufacturer's widow Christine Friederike Schäfer financed the building, which was meant to improve hygiene conditions in the growing industrial town, since many apartments had no bathroom of their own.

After demand declined from the 1970s, the bath closed in 1987. With the support of a foundation by Hugo Rupf, the listed Art Nouveau building was converted and opened in April 1989 as the city's art museum. In 2001 the Hermann-Voith-Galerie was added in the former swimming pool, and in 2013 another small exhibition room.

The museum mainly shows solo and group exhibitions of contemporary art by regional, national and international artists, often with social or scientific themes. The collection includes international photography, regional art and above all a large holding of posters and prints by Pablo Picasso, which has been on permanent display since 2001. A Förderkreis (friends' circle) supports acquisitions and the program; children's and family courses are developed in cooperation with the association Kinder und Kunst.

Highlights

• Picasso collection with more than 80 posters and around 140 prints
• Listed Art Nouveau public bathhouse from 1904
• Exhibition space in the former swimming pool
• Changing shows of contemporary art

Permanent exhibitions

• Picasso-Sammlung – On the first floor, the museum shows works from its extensive holdings of Picasso posters and prints, including bullfighting and peace motifs.

Founded

1989

Operated by

Stadt Heidenheim an der Brenz

Director

Marco Hompes

Admission & discounts

Admission is valid for all exhibitions. Holders of a Förderpass free; members of the Förderkreis free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

Only the first floor with the Picasso collection is accessible; the upper floors cannot be reached without an elevator, and three steps lead to the small exhibition room. Information in plain language on the website.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Creative courses for children, teenagers and families in cooperation with the association Kinder und Kunst (KiKu); children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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