July 19, 2024 – September 30, 2027
THIS IS TOMORROW
New presentation of the 20th- and 21st-century collection focusing on women artists and global contemporary themes.
Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
One of Germany's major art museums: painting, sculpture and works on paper from the Middle Ages to today, in the Stirling building and the Alte Staatsgalerie.
Opening hoursAdmission from €11 Wheelchair accessible Restaurant
Limited operations. Renovation while the museum remains open (expected until 2034): Room 14 (19th century) closed until summer 2027, the old building's staircase and restrooms under reconstruction, some works temporarily inaccessible. The chronological collection tour in its current form can only be seen until October 11, 2026. From February 19, 2027, classical modernism in the Kunstgebäude on Schlossplatz; the Stirling building is expected to close from 2030.
Current exhibitions
October 10, 2026 – January 31, 2027
BÄNG! Radikale Künstlerinnen aus dem Archiv Sohm
More than 100 historical photographs of performances and actions by Yoko Ono, VALIE EXPORT, Carolee Schneemann and other women artists in THE GÄLLERY.
November 27, 2026 – April 11, 2027
Albtraum und Vision. Zwischen Schatten und Erleuchtung
Around 50 prints, drawings and paintings in the Graphik-Kabinett on dreams and visions as forerunners of Surrealism.
December 4, 2026 – April 11, 2027
Alles surreal?! Fotografie im Kosmos des Surrealismus
Surrealist photography from the newly acquired Siegert collection in dialogue with paintings, sculptures and objects.
February 19, 2027 – January 1, 2034
Simply the Best! Klassische Moderne im Kunstgebäude
Interim presentation of masterpieces from 1900 to 1970 in the Kunstgebäude on Schlossplatz during the renovation.
About the museum
King Wilhelm I of Württemberg founded the “Museum der bildenden Künste” (Museum of Fine Arts) in 1843, for which Georg Gottlob Barth built a Neoclassical three-wing building on what is now Konrad-Adenauer-Straße; an extension by Albert von Bok was added in 1888. Today's state gallery grew out of this building.
In the 20th century the museum specifically expanded its modern holdings in particular. In 1984 the Neue Staatsgalerie by British architect James Stirling opened; its colorful formal language, rich in quotations, is considered a key work of postmodernism and has been protected since 2014 as a cultural monument of special significance. In 2002 the Steib halls completed the ensemble; all parts of the building are connected and offer around 12,000 m² of exhibition space.
The collection ranges from Old German and Italian painting and the Dutch masters to an internationally significant modern collection with Picasso, Matisse, Schlemmer and Beuys, as well as contemporary art; in addition there is a large collection of prints and drawings (Graphische Sammlung) and the Archiv Sohm on Fluxus and Happening. Since 2024 the Staatsgalerie has also used parts of the Kunstgebäude on Schlossplatz.
Initial construction work for a comprehensive renovation, expected to last until 2034, has been underway since February 2026. The museum will remain open throughout; from February 2027 it will show its masterpieces of classical modernism on an interim basis in the Kunstgebäude.
Highlights
- Oskar Schlemmer's figurines for the “Triadic Ballet”
- Henri Matisse: the four “Backs”
- Picasso's sculpture group “The Bathers”
- Beuys room installed by Joseph Beuys himself
- Postmodern Stirling building (1984), an architectural icon
- Founded
- 1843
- Operated by
- Land Baden-Württemberg
- Director
- Prof. Dr. Christiane Lange
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €11 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €9People with severe disabilities (disability rating/GdB of 50 or more), groups of 10 or more, holders of a bwegtPlus or Deutschland-Ticket or a VVS ticket valid that day, Ehrenamtskarte BW (volunteer card), artists, art teachers and others |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 20 · Children and teens up to and including age 20 free (sponsored by the L-Bank) |
| Seniors | –No senior discount listed |
| Visitors with disabilities | €9companion free · With a disability rating (GdB) of 50 or more |
| Students & apprentices | –According to the ticket information, reduced for special exhibitions; free in seminar groups with registration |
| Groups (10+ people) | €9 per personGroups of 10 or more; group guided tours max. 30 people, 14 days' notice |
| Special opening (up to 10 people) | €90Outside regular hours, including admission, without guided tour |
Free admission: Free admission to the collection on Wednesdays
Collection ticket including “THIS IS TOMORROW”, valid for one year from purchase; special exhibitions have their own prices. Cloakroom and media guide free. Free admission with the Landesfamilienpass (state family pass), Museums-PASS-Musées, StuttCard, ICOM and for recipients of state benefits, among others.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
All exhibition levels reachable by elevator; entrance on the terrace of the Stirling building via a stair-free approach. The elevator at the Kammertheater is currently out of order – assistance via the information desk (0711 47040-228). Tactile building plan and Braille signage, loaner wheelchairs, rollators and folding stools, escort service by appointment. Accessible restroom on the ground floor of the Alte Staatsgalerie. Touch tours, tours in Easy Language (Leichte Sprache) and with German Sign Language (DGS) interpretation.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 20 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
- Kids’ birthday parties
“Kinderzeit im Museum” program: baby tour, children's tours, family workshops on Sundays, open studio and holiday program. Children's birthday parties for ages 6 to 12 (150 min., up to 12 children) with tour and studio session, or as a museum rally from about age 7. Diaper bags attached to strollers may be taken into the exhibition.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Staatsgalerie
Staatsgalerie stop (light rail U1, U2, U4, U9, U14; bus 40, 42 – currently not accessible due to construction work); alternatively Charlottenplatz (U5, U6, U7, U12, U15; bus 42, 43, 44, 47) or Schlossplatz (U5, U6, U7, U12, U15; bus 42, 44). Approx. 12 minutes on foot from the Hauptbahnhof, or one stop by bus or light rail.
By car
Parking available
No dedicated museum parking; the museum lists the Parkgarage Staatsgalerie, Parkhaus Haus der Geschichte, Parkgarage Landtag and Tiefgarage Schlossgarten. Due to traffic, the S21 construction site and limited parking, it recommends arriving by public transport.
Entrance at Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 30. The elevator at the Kammertheater to the main entrance is currently out of order; assistance via the information desk. Covered bicycle racks in the underpass toward the Alte Staatsgalerie.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
Café & restaurant “Fresko” (Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, Thu until 21:00), museum shop by CEDON. Cloakroom €1 and lockers; only bags up to A4 size allowed in the exhibition rooms. During construction, visitor restrooms only in the Stirling building or in containers in the Ehrenhof (courtyard).
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Up to 600 guests.
Lecture hall (up to 450 people), foyer (approx. 300 standing), rotunda with sculpture terrace, historic Säulensaal (columned hall, up to 600 standing) and Metzler-Saal; also exclusively outside opening hours, optionally with a guided tour.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Permitted in the collection for private purposes, without flash, tripod, drone or selfie stick; different rules in special exhibitions. |
| Good to know | Free media guide to the collection (tour “Die Poetik des Sehens”). Public guided tours and bookable group tours through the tour service (0711 47040-451, fuehrungsservice@staatsgalerie.bwl.de). Jackets and larger bags must be checked. Study room of the Graphische Sammlung on Thursdays 15:00–18:00 by appointment. Public guided tours usually 60, sometimes 90 minutes; bookable group tours 60, 90 or 120 minutes. |
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