Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst – Diether Kunerth

About the museum

The market town of Ottobeuren had the museum built with funding from the Free State of Bavaria and the EU; after two years of construction, it opened on May 24, 2014. The architectural competition was won by Atelier Lohrer of Stuttgart. The design incorporated the surviving Hornung Hall of the former Hirschbrauerei brewery and added an extension for the entrance and utility rooms. The banded, gold- and brass-colored façade stands out against the white main structure; the building is cooled with water from the Mühlbach stream. The building was awarded the Iconic Award and the German Design Award.

The museum is named after the painter Diether Kunerth, who contributed a body of his works to a foundation. At first the museum showed only his works; since the third exhibition, it has alternated between group and solo exhibitions by other contemporary artists, usually two to three per year, on almost 2,000 square meters.

Since 2016, the museum has been run by the association Trägerverein Ottobeurer Museen. An art workshop offers courses for children and adults as well as workshops for school classes.

Highlights

• Award-winning architecture by Atelier Lohrer in a former brewery hall
• Works by the painter Diether Kunerth
• Changing exhibitions of contemporary art on almost 2,000 m²
• Art workshop for children and adults
• Location on the market square near the Ottobeuren Basilica

Founded

2014

Operated by

Trägerverein Ottobeurer Museen e. V.

Admission & discounts

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

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities
• Kids’ birthday parties

Children's art workshop with weekly courses for 4- to 5-year-olds and children aged 6 and over (€5 per child, siblings €3), registration by email. Workshops such as painting, glass pictures, collages, and clay are also available for birthdays and groups.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the town center on the market square, near the basilica.

Amenities & dining

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

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Exhibition rooms on the first floor (385 m²) and second floor (250 m²) for concerts, readings, corporate events, and weddings, outside opening hours; with an art tour or sparkling wine reception on request.

Plan your visit