Kunstsammlung Henning J. Claassen
Private art museum in Lüneburg with more than 500 works of contemporary painting, graphic art and sculpture from around the world.
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About the museum
The Kunstsammlung Henning J. Claassen opened on September 1, 2022, in the center of Lüneburg on St.-Ursula-Weg. Behind it is the Lüneburg entrepreneur and honorary citizen Henning J. Claassen, who has assembled contemporary art from many countries over five decades. After a former gallery in the Altes Kaufhaus closed, a dedicated museum building was created for the collection, designed by the Lüneburg architect Carl-Peter von Mansberg.
The collection comprises more than 500 paintings, prints and sculptures. Around 100 works are shown at a time, and the selection changes every year; the emphasis is on breadth and international diversity. On the ground floor, the museum includes a café with a panoramic window and a lounge. The concert series "Musik trifft Kunst" also regularly brings music to the museum.
Highlights
- More than 500 works of contemporary art
- Annually changing selection of around 100 works
- Print and audio guide in German and English
- Café with panoramic window in the building
- Concert series "Musik trifft Kunst"
Permanent exhibition
- Kunstsammlung – 50 Jahre zeitgenössische Kunst – Annually changing selection of about 100 paintings, prints and sculptures from the collection of more than 500 works.
- Founded
- 2022
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2Children from age 6, pupils, trainees, students, recipients of social benefits, severely disabled persons, volunteers in federal service programs (with proof) |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children under 6 free; admission from age 16 or accompanied by an adult. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2companion free |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Groups (12+ people) | –Groups of 12 or more are asked to register. |
| Annual pass | €29 |
| 2 annual passes | €49 |
| Croissant breakfast incl. admission | €12 |
| Group tour (max. 12 people, plus admission) | €65About 1 hour, by arrangement |
Visits to the café and lounge on the ground floor are only possible with an admission ticket.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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: no information
- Audio description: no information
Barrier-free access available.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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Admission from age 16 or accompanied by an adult; children under 6 free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Postamt · 100 m
About 20 minutes on foot from the station, or with the HVV bus lines 5011, 5007 and 5003 to the stop "Postamt".
By car
Parking available
Parking near the music school, at the Stadttheater Lüneburg and in four further car parks opposite the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Café
Café with breakfast, coffee and cake on the ground floor; entry only with an admission ticket.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
Private events on request.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Print and audio guide; tours and school class tours by arrangement (Thu–Sun). |
