Palais für aktuelle Kunst

About the museum

The Palais für aktuelle Kunst (PaK) is an exhibition venue for contemporary art at the harbor of Glückstadt. It is run by the art association of the same name, which Glückstadt citizens and artists founded in 2000. The association invokes the cosmopolitan founding idea of the town from 1617 and makes its exhibitions freely accessible under the guiding principle "Kunst für alle" (Art for All).

The building is one of the few surviving Renaissance palais in the town. It was built in 1630/31 in the style of the late Dutch Renaissance and was remodeled in the Baroque style toward the end of the 17th century. Because of a Latin inscription it is also known as the Palais "Quasi non possidentes." From 1700 to 1752 the government chancellery was housed here; later high officials, jurists and merchants lived in the house. In 1985 it was restored with urban development funding; inside, among other things, Baroque stucco ceilings are preserved.

Across about 500 square meters, the association shows three to four exhibitions each season with works by established and young artists, often from northern Germany. There is no collection with a permanent exhibition. Accompanying events include tours, artist talks, concerts, readings and the open discussion format "Kunst Sprech Stunde."

Highlights

• Renaissance palais of 1630/31 directly at the harbor
• Free admission to all exhibitions
• Three to four exhibitions of contemporary art per season
• Discussion format "Kunst Sprech Stunde" and artist talks

Founded

2000

Operated by

Kunstverein Palais für aktuelle Kunst e. V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to all exhibitions and most events is free; donations are welcome (also cashless, donation receipt possible).

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

By car via the A23 (exit Hohenfelde) and the signposted access road via Krempe. From the south alternatively with the Elbe ferry Wischhafen–Glückstadt (about every half hour, crossing about 25 minutes, no registration needed). Cyclists reach Glückstadt via the Elberadweg and the Nordseeküstenradweg.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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