Plakatmuseum am Niederrhein

About the museum

The museum's idea goes back to the Emmerich school principal Ernst Müller, who in 1968 had display boards with posters of zoos, trade fairs and cities set up in the break room for the children of the Martini primary school. He soon discovered the artistic appeal of the medium; in 1972, the first art exhibition followed, with works by Holger Matthies.

In 1994, the friends' association was founded, which runs the house on a self-financing basis; in 1999, the Stiftung Plakatmuseum am Niederrhein (foundation) was added, with the collection of the couple Ursula and Ernst Müller. The city of Emmerich bears only the building's ongoing costs. In 2003, the new house opened in the former cross wing of the Lohmann chocolate factory, popularly known as the "Schokoriegel."

The collection comprises almost 60,000 posters. The concept is interdisciplinary: alongside poster art, the PAN shows painting, sculpture, installation, video and performance, and sees itself as a forum for emerging artists and for collaborations with universities.

Highlights

• Poster collection of Ursula and Ernst Müller with around 60,000 sheets
• Building in the former Lohmann chocolate factory
• Jewish cultural space in the foyer
• Changing exhibitions on art and posters
• Seminar rooms and bistro for events

Permanent exhibition

• Jüdischer Kulturraum – In the foyer, the exhibition on about 40 square meters shows Emmerich's Jewish heritage, with Judaica in display cases, a media tower and an archive room.

Founded

1968

Operated by

PAN kunstforum niederrhein e. V. (Förderverein) mit Stiftung PAN kunstforum niederrhein

Admission & discounts

Tours by arrangement.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• 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

Passenger elevator in the building.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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

Up to 60 guests.

On the second floor: bistro (up to 60 people), three seminar rooms (conferences of up to 20–30 or 60 people), a multipurpose room and an outdoor terrace; day rates according to the price list.

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