Museum Europäischer Kunst
Private art museum in Schloss Nörvenich with works by Arno Breker, Salvador Dalí, and Ernst Fuchs, as well as prints of European modernism.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1985 at the initiative of the castle owner Joe F. Bodenstein, a Paris art dealer who worked for the sculptor Arno Breker. Initially opened as Museum Arno Breker Schloß Nörvenich, it now presents, under the name Museum Europäischer Kunst, a broader selection of 20th- and 21st-century art. It is run by a private association (Kunst-Museum e. V.) without state funding; the Europäische Kultur Stiftung supports themed exhibitions.
The museum is housed in Schloss Nörvenich in the district of Düren, a complex with medieval origins whose present building is about 300 years old. The Bodenstein family sees the house in the tradition of German-French understanding and celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Museum Europäischer Kunst in 2017.
The collection focuses on the life and work of Arno Breker, as well as on works by his artist friends Salvador Dalí and Ernst Fuchs. In addition, there are prints by artists such as Chagall, Miró, and Picasso, contemporary positions, and a portrait gallery with busts and reliefs of well-known personalities. Breker's role during the Nazi era is publicly contested.
Highlights
- Works by the sculptor Arno Breker
- Paintings and prints by Salvador Dalí and Ernst Fuchs
- Print collection with Chagall, Miró, and Picasso
- Portrait gallery with busts and reliefs of well-known personalities
- Open-air exhibition on the castle grounds
Permanent exhibition
- Sammlung Arno Breker, Salvador Dalí und Ernst Fuchs – Permanent display of Breker's sculptures and portraits, as well as works by his artist friends Dalí and Fuchs.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Kunst-Museum e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50Pupils and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free when accompanied. |
Prices according to listing portals (museen.de, Kulturbox; undated); members of the support and friends' association enter free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
The castle is rented out for weddings, corporate events, and concerts; it is also rented as a film set (according to the castle website).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for schools, adult education centers, and clubs in German, English, and French, by registration (schloss-noervenich@gmx.de); prices on request. |
