When does the tour take place?

On July 16, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The tour lasts about 60 minutes.

How much is the entry fee?

The tour costs 5 euros per person, plus museum entry.

Do I need to register?

Yes, registration by email at kunstvermittlung@dimu-freising.de is recommended.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the Diocesan Museum Freising is wheelchair accessible. Access may be temporarily affected due to construction work.

What topics does the exhibition cover?

The exhibition showcases the art of the 19th century in Munich, religious painting, and the development up to the Blue Rider.

How long will the exhibition run?

The exhibition will be on display from March 17 to July 26, 2026.

A Quiet Art Event Between Ludwig I and the Awakening to Modernity

Name: Special Exhibition: Heavenly Reunion
Start: 2026-07-16T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

Heavenly Reunion at the Diocesan Museum Freising: Art of the 19th Century Between Romanticism and Modernity

This guided tour offers an impressive insight into the artistic developments in Munich during the 19th century and their influence on religious painting on the eve of modernity. More than 120 works from over 30 museums and private collections, as well as from the museum's own collection, make the exhibition a multifaceted art experience of high cultural historical density.

A Century Between Transformation and New Beginnings

The exhibition locates the art within the tension of political and societal changes, romantic longing, and newly emerging visual worlds. Ludwig I shapes the first half of the century with his patronage and artistic taste, before the art branches into numerous currents: Late Nazarene, Realism, Naturalism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau, and Expressionism form the large line leading to the Blue Rider.

Religious Painting in Dialogue with Modernity

Particularly striking is how the exhibition addresses the question of how Christian themes can be shaped into new forms. The examination of the works brings one into an era where artists reposition themselves and the church seeks a contemporary expression. This opens up a perspective for the aesthetic experience of that transformative time, where image, faith, and society interact anew.

Masterpieces and Artistic Lines

The displayed names include Friedrich Overbeck, Peter von Cornelius, Emilie Linder, Marie Ellenrieder, Max Emanuel Ainmiller, Johann von Schraudolph, Wilhelm von Kaulbach, Franz von Lenbach, Moritz von Schwind, Carl Spitzweg, Adolf Hölzel, Fritz von Uhde, Gabriel von Max, Franz von Stuck, Lovis Corinth, Karl Caspar, Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter, Marianne von Werefkin, Heinrich Campendonk, Jan Verkade, Peter Lenz, Albert Weisgerber, and Josef Eberz. The juxtaposition of these positions makes art historical transitions visible and shows how a modern visual language grows out of religious pictorial tradition.

Education, Tour, and Visitor Experience

The public tour lasts about 60 minutes and takes place on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at set times. Registration by email is recommended. The media guide complements the exhibition experience on-site and supports a deeper engagement with the works, without disturbing the quiet museum visit. This results in a concentrated art experience that connects knowledge, atmosphere, and visual language.

Conclusion

Heavenly Reunion is one of the exhibition highlights of summer 2026 in Freising. Those interested in religious art, Munich art history, and the significant stylistic shifts of the 19th century will experience a demanding, inspiring, and exceptionally well-stocked exhibition here. A visit to the Diocesan Museum Freising is definitely worthwhile.