Museum für Kindheits- und Jugendwerke bedeutender Künstler

About the museum

The museum shows early works by well-known artists that were created when they were children or young people. According to the museum, it is the only institution in the world devoted exclusively to this theme.

It is housed in a listed rubblestone house on Kirchplatz, the oldest building in town, dating from the 13th century. Over the centuries the house served as a defensive building, meeting place, administrative office with a jail, and craft workshop, among other uses. After extensive renovation the museum opened in 1987; it is run by Ursula Ruth Blaschke.

The permanent exhibition brings together works by artists including Picasso, Klee, Kirchner, Macke, Dix and Höch, and makes clear how early the urge to create appeared in many later masters.

Highlights

• Early works by Picasso, Klee, Kirchner, Macke, Dix and Höch
• The only museum of its kind in the world
• Oldest building in town, dating from the 13th century
• Museum education programs

Permanent exhibition

• Kindheits- und Jugendwerke bedeutender Künstler – Early works by well-known artists from childhood and youth, including Picasso, Klee, Kirchner, Macke and Höch.

Founded

1987

Operated by

Museum Halle/Westfalen e. V.

Director

Ursula Ruth Blaschke

Admission & discounts

Admission €8 per person; different prices may apply for special exhibitions.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is centrally located on Kirchplatz in Halle (Westf.).

Amenities & dining

Refreshments can be arranged for groups on request.

Events & venue rental

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