When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition runs from March 17 to July 26, 2026. The tour on June 11, 2026, begins at 3:30 PM.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Diocesan Museum Freising, Domberg 21, 85354 Freising.

What is the admission fee?

The fee for the tour is 5 euros per person, in addition to the regular museum admission.

Are there public tours?

Yes, public tours are held on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The current program applies for holidays.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the entire museum is accessible without steps or via barrier-free elevators. The Domberg is accessible via the inclined lift.

Can I register in advance?

Yes, registration for the tours is requested via email at kunstvermittlung@dimu-freising.de.

A Heavenly Art Experience between Ludwig I. and the Emergence of Modernity

Name: Heavenly Reunion at the Diocesan Museum Freising
Start: 2026-06-11T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-11T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

Heavenly Reunion: A Great Art Journey from Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider

The special exhibition at the Diocesan Museum Freising takes you deep into the art of the 19th century and to the threshold of modernity. Under the title Heavenly Reunion. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider, an artistic experience unfolds that connects religious painting, romantic longing, political upheavals, and stylistic breakthroughs in an impressive dialogue.

Art between Devotion, Departure, and New Freedom

More than 120 works from over 30 museums and private collections open a concentrated examination of a century in which the visual language fundamentally changed. From the late Nazarenes through realism, naturalism, impressionism, and symbolism to art nouveau and expressionism, the curation spans a wide arc. This art historical diversity makes the exhibition an aesthetic experience of great density.

From Ludwig I. to the Avant-Garde

Ludwig I. shaped the first half of the 19th century in Munich with his patronage and artistic taste. After that, the view opened up to new artistic attitudes: emancipated female artists, a free market, changed role models, and a painting that seeks new orders between nature, culture, and spirituality. The exhibition shows how modern expressiveness gradually emerges from religious pictorial tradition.

Great Names, Strong Images, Vibrant Contexts

Works by Friedrich Overbeck, Peter von Cornelius, Emilie Linder, Marie Ellenrieder, Wilhelm von Kaulbach, Franz von Lenbach, Carl Spitzweg, Franz von Stuck, Lovis Corinth, Karl Caspar, Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter, and Marianne von Werefkin can be seen. These names represent an era of art where painting, spiritual quest, and formal innovation impressively intersect.

Guided Tours and Educational Deepening

The public tours make the exhibition accessible and provide a precise look at themes, groups of works, and historical contexts. Tours take place on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays; for holidays, the museum refers to the current program. Registration via email at kunstvermittlung@dimu-freising.de is requested, and the fee for the tour is 5 euros per person plus admission.

Exhibition Atmosphere in the Diocesan Museum Freising

The Diocesan Museum Freising offers the ideal framework for this. The house is known for its intelligent presentation of ecclesiastical art; its architecture opens spaces for light, sight axes, and quiet contemplation. The permanent collection, the special exhibition, and the barrier-free access to the Domberg combine cultural education with an inspiring museum visit.

Conclusion: This exhibition promises an impressive encounter with the art of the 19th century, with religious pictorial tradition and the transition to modernity. Anyone who wants to not only see art history but also feel it should experience Heavenly Reunion in Freising live.