MAC – Museum Art & Cars

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The MAC was created by the Singen-based philanthropist couple Hermann Maier and Gabriela Unbehaun-Maier. Its foundation is the Südwestdeutsche Kunststiftung, established in 1993 at the suggestion of then-mayor Friedhelm Möhrle, whose holdings now comprise several thousand works, mainly by artists from southwestern Germany. The town of Singen provided the site on Parkstraße.

The first building, MAC 1, opened in November 2013. Architect Daniel Binder from Gottmadingen designed a curving, earth-colored building that echoes the forms of the fortress ruins on the Hohentwiel. In 2019, MAC 2 followed, roughly three times the size and by the same architect, funded by the specially established Gabriela und Hermann Maier Stiftung – an angular building reminiscent of fallen boulders, with seven exhibition rooms on four levels around an 18-meter-high light hall.

On a combined area of about 4,000 square meters, the museum brings together painting, photography, and video and light art with rare vehicles. The exhibitions change regularly and set automobiles, from prewar coachbuilt cars to modern supercars, in dialogue with paintings, fashion, and design. There are also longer-running presentations, for example on luxury coachwork of the 1920s and 1930s or on the car paintings of Pop artist James Francis Gill.

Highlights

• Changing exhibitions that put art and exclusive automobiles in dialogue
• 18-meter-high light hall in MAC 2 with video and light art
• Luxury coachbuilt cars of the 1920s and 1930s
• Paintings by James Francis Gill on the theme of women and cars
• Architecture by Daniel Binder inspired by the Hohentwiel

Permanent exhibitions

• James Francis Gill – Women in Cars – Long-term presentation in MAC 2 featuring paintings by the American Pop artist that showcase women and automobiles.
• Nobelkarosserien der 20er & 30er Jahre – Luxurious automobiles from the interwar period in MAC 2, whose bodies bear witness to coachbuilding at the highest level.
• Thüga EnergieRaum – Energie im Wandel – Room in MAC 2 on the transformation of energy supply and the mobility of the future.

Founded

2013

Operated by

Südwestdeutsche Kunststiftung (MAC 1) und Gabriela und Hermann Maier Stiftung (MAC 2)

Admission & discounts

Prices valid since November 1, 2025; the base prices apply to MAC 1. Holders of the Museums-PASS-Musées are admitted free; members of the friends' association are admitted free to MAC 1 and for €8 to MAC 2. There is currently no annual pass; gift vouchers are available.

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

Accessible; differences in level within the exhibition rooms are bridged by paths and ramps. Assistance and information material are available on site if needed.

Kids & families

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

Getting there & parking

GPS address: Parkstraße 3, 78224 Singen. MAC 1 is at Parkstraße 1, MAC 2 at Parkstraße 5.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Restaurant & Café PARK1 in MAC 1, also open beyond museum hours (Wed–Sat 14:00–21:30, Sun and public holidays 11:00–20:00). Museum shop. The Skylounge in MAC 2 is available for events only.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 200 guests.

Event spaces in both buildings for up to 200 people; the Skylounge in MAC 2 can be booked exclusively for events. Inquiries via the museum office.

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