When is the exhibition open?

The exhibition can be visited during regular museum hours from Tue to Sun from 9 to 17 hours; it is closed on Mondays.

What are the admission prices?

The regular admission is 8 euros, reduced 6 euros. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission.

Are there guided tours and educational programs?

Yes, the museum offers guided tours, workshops, and formats for groups and schools. Dates and bookings can be made via the museum website or by email to the art education.

Is the museum barrier-free accessible?

The museum is accessible with minor barriers. The Dombergbahn connects the city center and Domberg; current information on operation and construction sites is available on the museum website.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Please observe the house rules of the museum. Information on photo permissions and usage conditions can be found on-site and online.

How much time should one plan for the visit?

For a concentrated tour through the special exhibition, it is recommended to plan 60 to 90 minutes; with the permanent exhibition and light space, accordingly more.

Experience Art in Transition: Discover From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider Now

Name: Heavenly Reunion – From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider
Start: 2026-03-17T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-26T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

Heavenly Reunion on Domberg: Munich between Tradition and New Beginnings

In the Diocesan Museum Freising, the special exhibition 'Heavenly Reunion. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider' unfolds a multifaceted art experience. Between Byzantine echoes, Nazarene ideals, and expressionist intensifications, visitors experience an aesthetic journey that reinterprets religious imagery and sensually links art historical epochs.

From Patronage to Modernity: An Art Historical Arc

Starting from King Ludwig I., whose patronage shaped Munich's art landscape, the exhibition traces the changes of the 19th century: Late Nazarene, Realism, Naturalism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau up to the departure of the Blue Rider. The examination of works reveals how traditional themes were translated into new visual languages.

Examination of Works: Color, Form, Light

With more than 120 works, the exhibition spans a panorama from Overbeck and Cornelius to Gabriel von Max and Franz von Stuck, reaching Kandinsky, Münter, Marc, and Werefkin. Impasto painting meets linear idealization, glazer effects meet symbolist intensification. The exhibition atmosphere thrives on clear sight lines and calm viewing fields, enabling concentrated viewing of the works.

Religious Imagery in Transition

The curation shows how Christian themes were newly negotiated before modernity: What iconography conveys salvation messages into a secular present? Which art direction gives transcendence a convincing form? Answers emerge in the tension between tradition and experimentation.

Light, Space, Contemplation

The light space by James Turrell intensifies the perception of color and spatial effect; defined time windows structure the viewing experience. With Kiki Smith's Marys Mantle Chapel, a place of quiet contemplation emerges, connecting materiality, surface, and symbolism into a poetic spatial structure.

Mediation and Education

Guided tours, workshops, and programs deepen the art experience and open discussions about epoch, style, iconography, and cultural education. The museum team advises on group formats, school classes, and inclusive offerings.

Visitor Feedback

The reactions of visitors are clear: The exhibition delights art lovers.

Instagram: A comment praises the tension of colors between Nazarene ideal and expressionism
Facebook: A visitor emphasizes the clear curation and calm exhibition atmosphere
YouTube: A short clip highlights the light guidance in the Turrell space as an intense art experience

Conclusion

Those seeking art historical depth, sensory work examination, and a reflective exhibition narrative will find a convincing journey from the 19th century into modernity here. Experience color, form, and light in exemplary works – and let yourself be inspired to a new clarity of vision.