Kunstmuseum Ahlen
Art museum in a Gründerzeit villa with a new building in Ahlen: temporary exhibitions on modern and contemporary art, collection with the guiding theme of light.
Over het museum
The Kunstmuseum Ahlen goes back to the private initiative of the Ahlen entrepreneur Theodor F. Leifeld (1921–2005) and opened in October 1993. It is located in a restored villa from the Gründerzeit in the city center, near the former Westtor. In 1996 a modern extension was added, so that historic and contemporary architecture form an ensemble; a sculpture garden and light art in the outdoor space complete the site.
The museum is sponsored by the Theodor F. Leifeld-Stiftung and operated by the non-profit Kunstmuseum Ahlen gGmbH. From its founding until early 2020 it was directed by Burkhard Leismann; since August 2020, Dr. Martina Padberg has led the museum.
Since 2006 the museum has been building its own collection, which now comprises around 1,500 works by more than 200 artists. Its focal points are Rhenish and Westphalian Expressionism, constructivist-concrete positions and contemporary art; the theme of light serves as a common thread. The exhibition program is shaped by changing presentations on modern and contemporary art. The Förderkreis (friends' circle) supports acquisitions and awards the scholarship "Ahlener Kunstsprung" for young artists.
Hoogtepunten
- Ensemble of a Gründerzeit villa and an extension from 1996
- Collection with the guiding theme of light, from Expressionism to the present
- Light art installations in the outdoor space
- Pay what you want on the first Wednesday of every month
- Public guided tour every Sunday at 12:00
- Opgericht
- 1993
- Beheerder
- Kunstmuseum Ahlen gGmbH (Theodor F. Leifeld-Stiftung)
- Directie
- Dr. Martina Padberg
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 7 |
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| Met korting | € 5Students, trainees, artists, people with severe disabilities (degree of disability of 60 or higher), holders of the artCard |
| Kinderen & jongeren | gratisgratis t/m 18 jaar · Children and teenagers up to 18 years free. |
| Senioren | –No separate senior discount specified. |
| Mensen met een beperking | € 5Reduced from a degree of disability of 60. |
| Studenten | € 5 |
| Groepen | € 5 p.p.Group tour (max. 16 people) €80 during the day or €95 from 18:00 and on weekends/public holidays, plus €5 admission per person. School classes €4 per student, two accompanying persons free. |
| Public guided tour (Sun 12:00) | € 5Plus admission |
| Annual pass | € 25 |
Gratis toegang: Every first Wednesday of the month (except on public holidays): admission at your own discretion (pay what you want).
Free admission for members of the Förderkreis, the Museumsbund and ICOM, and with the Ehrenamtskarte (volunteer card).
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Lift
- Aangepast toilet
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
Accessible entry to the old and new buildings; platform lift to the old building, glass elevator to the upper floor and basement. Seating and folding stools available.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 18 jaar |
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- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Kinderfeestjes
Holiday courses for children, children's birthday parties for ages 5 to 12 (2 hours with exhibition visit and studio, €85, on weekends €95).
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
Weststraße · 3 min. lopen
RE 6 and RB 69 to Ahlen station (about a 10-minute walk); bus lines C5, C6, 353, 456, R54 and R55 to Weststraße.
Met de auto
Parkeerplaats aanwezig · 5 min. lopen naar de ingang
A few parking spaces directly opposite the museum; more parking at Freiheit and Am Stadtpark 4.
Located directly on the WerseRadweg cycle route.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Café
- Restaurant
- Garderobe
- Kluisjes
Restaurant Café Chagall in the neighboring Ackerbürgerhaus (Wed–Fri 14:30–22:00, Sat 17:30–22:00, Sun/public holidays 13:30–17:30). Coat check and lockers in the basement.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.
Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja |
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| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | Public guided tour on Sundays at 12:00 (max. 16 people, no registration required). School programs Tuesday through Friday by arrangement, from preschool to upper secondary level. |
