Museum Gunzenhauser

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The museum is based on the collection of Munich gallerist Alfred Gunzenhauser, which he entrusted to the city of Chemnitz. According to the Kunstsammlungen, it comprises more than 3,000 works by some 270 artists, with a focus on art around 1900, Expressionism, New Objectivity and 20th-century abstraction. Outstanding are the large holdings of works by Otto Dix as well as extensive groups of works by Alexej von Jawlensky and Gabriele Münter.

The museum occupies the former headquarters of the Sparkasse Chemnitz (savings bank), built from 1928 to 1930 to plans by city architect Fred Otto in the New Objectivity style. Staab Architekten converted it into a museum; the former banking hall with its daylight became an exhibition space. On December 1, 2007, the museum opened as the first collector's museum in the eastern German states.

The museum is part of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz but has its own admission prices. In addition to presenting the collection, it shows changing exhibitions – in 2026, for example, the three-part series "Mahlzeit!" on food in art. During these exhibitions, only a smaller selection from the Gunzenhauser collection is on view.

Highlights

• One of the world's largest holdings of works by Otto Dix
• Extensive groups of works by Alexej von Jawlensky and Gabriele Münter
• Works by Kirchner, Beckmann, Modersohn-Becker and Baumeister
• New Objectivity savings bank building (1928–1930) with daylight hall

Permanent exhibitions

• Durchbruch der Moderne. Vom Impressionismus über den Expressionismus bis zum Bauhaus – A selection from the Gunzenhauser collection with works by Jawlensky, Münter and Dix, among others; on view until October 4, 2026, according to the museum.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Stadt Chemnitz (Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz)

Director

Anja Richter

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for visitors on their birthday, Chemnitzpass holders and ICOM members. In the last hour before closing, 50% discount on day and group tickets. For particularly elaborate special exhibitions, prices may rise up to double according to the fee schedule (valid since January 1, 2025).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Accessible entrance at Stollberger Straße 2 (otherwise the visitor entrance is on Falkeplatz); wheelchair users can reach all rooms. Accessible parking spaces at ground level directly at the museum, mobile seating, assistance dogs with ID permitted.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly: not available
• Kids’ birthday parties

Family tours on the first Sunday of the month followed by creative activities in the studio, vacation programs (generally ages 6 and up), children's birthday parties (about 2 hours, up to 15 people), and a discovery booklet featuring the characters Alfred and Pariya. Strollers are not permitted in the exhibition rooms.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Museum café during opening hours; publications and museum items at the ticket desk. According to the house rules, bags larger than A4 and umbrellas are not permitted in the exhibition rooms.

Events & venue rental

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

Plan your visit