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Visit the Lenbachhaus, a Tuscan-style villa turned modern art museum in Maxvorstadt. See Kandinsky's paintings and the Blue Rider collection up close, then relax in the little garden or grab a free postcard design.
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The Lenbachhaus in Maxvorstadt combines the former 19th-century Tuscan-style villa of painter Franz von Lenbach with a contemporary extension, and is best known for its Blue Rider collection, including paintings by Wassily Kandinsky. Reviewers call the permanent collection the highlight and also mention abstract art, free postcard designs and a small garden.
Admission is free on the first Thursday of every month. A visit of around 90 minutes fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon in the Kunstareal, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
The Lenbachhaus in Maxvorstadt combines the former 19th-century Tuscan-style villa of painter Franz von Lenbach with a contemporary extension, and is best known for its Blue Rider collection, including paintings by Wassily Kandinsky. Reviewers call the permanent collection the highlight and also mention abstract art, free postcard designs and a small garden.
Admission is free on the first Thursday of every month. A visit of around 90 minutes fits comfortably into a morning or afternoon in the Kunstareal, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
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I am completely in love with their permanent collection, especially the incredible works by the Blue Rider group. Seeing Wassily Kandinsky’s paintings in person is an unforgettable experience. Plus, their temporary exhibitions never disappoint—I’ve checked out two of them so far, and they were both amazing in their…
Daria Anton
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