When does the special exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from March 17 to July 26, 2026.

How much does the guided tour cost?

The guided tour costs 5 Euros per person, in addition to the museum admission.

What is the admission fee for the museum?

The regular admission is 8 Euros, reduced 6 Euros. Children and teenagers under 18 have free entry.

Are there public guided tours?

Yes, public guided tours take place on Thursdays and Saturdays at 3:30 PM and on Sundays at 2:30 PM.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, the Diocesan Museum Freising is designed to be barrier-free.

Can one register for guided tours?

Yes, registration via kunstvermittlung@dimu-freising.de is requested.

Freising showcases art history as a grand, radiant reunion of modernity

Name: Special Exhibition: HEAVENLY REUNION. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider
Start: 2026-05-14T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-14T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

Heavenly artistic worlds between Ludwig I. and the Blue Rider

The special exhibition at the Diocesan Museum Freising leads into an era where Munich art history, religious painting, and the significant upheavals of the 19th century meet in impressive ways. More than 120 works from over 30 museums and private collections open up an artistic experience that ranges from late Nazarene to the dawn of modernity. The exhibition is part of a precisely curated look at the transformation of religious images, the art market, and artistic autonomy. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/ausstellungen/himmlisches-wiedersehen?utm_source=openai))

From Romantic Longing to Modernity

The exhibition spans a wide art historical arc: from Friedrich Overbeck and Peter von Cornelius to Emilie Linder, Marie Ellenrieder, and Franz von Stuck, leading to Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter, and Marianne von Werefkin. This makes it visible how, step by step, the bold visual conception developed from the church-influenced imagery of the 19th century, which found its climax in the Blue Rider. ([erzbistum-muenchen.de](https://www.erzbistum-muenchen.de/ueber-das-erzbistum/pressebereich/pressemitteilungen/2026-pm/himmlisches-wiedersehen.-von-ludwig-i.-zum-blauen-reiter-dioezesanmuseum-beleuchtet-epochale-umbrueche-des-19.-jahrhunderts2?utm_source=openai))

Ludwig I. and the Cultural Climate of Munich

The patronage of Ludwig I. forms a historical resonance space for the exhibition. His art policy and taste shaped the first half of the century before art diversified in many directions: late Nazarenes, realism, naturalism, impressionism, symbolism, art nouveau, and expressionism are not just juxtaposed as mere style names here, but as expressions of social reorganization and a new image of the artist. ([erzbistum-muenchen.de](https://www.erzbistum-muenchen.de/ueber-das-erzbistum/pressebereich/pressemitteilungen/2026-pm/himmlisches-wiedersehen.-von-ludwig-i.-zum-blauen-reiter-dioezesanmuseum-beleuchtet-epochale-umbrueche-des-19.-jahrhunderts2?utm_source=openai))

Religious Painting on the Eve of Modernity

Especially impressive is the encounter between religious image tradition and modern form language. The work analysis shows how themes such as transcendence, nature, inwardness, and spiritual renewal are newly negotiated in painting and art communication. The Diocesan Museum frames this with its own collection and its focus on faith, art, and society. ([tourismus.freising.de](https://tourismus.freising.de/sehenswert/museen-kunstorte/dioezesanmuseum?utm_source=openai))

Guided Tours, Mediation and Exhibition Experience

Public guided tours will be offered for the special exhibition: on Thursdays and Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and on Sundays from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM; special times apply on holidays. An email registration to kunstvermittlung@dimu-freising.de is requested. Regular admission to the museum costs 8 Euros, reduced 6 Euros; the guided tour for the exhibition costs 5 Euros per person plus admission. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/ausstellungen/himmlisches-wiedersehen?utm_source=openai))

The Museum as a Place of Cultural Education

The Diocesan Museum Freising considers itself a house of cultural education with barrier-free access, media guide, museum gastronomy, and a versatile mediation program. With its location on the Cathedral Hill and the large collection of ecclesiastical art, it offers the ideal setting for an exhibition that not only presents art history but makes it experienceable. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/museum/ueber-das-museum?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Heavenly Reunion is an exhibition for all who wish to not only view painting but read it art-historically and experience it sensually. Anyone who makes the journey to Freising will encounter an exhibition of extraordinary density, clever curation, and great aesthetic radiance. A visit is definitely worth it. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/ausstellungen/himmlisches-wiedersehen?utm_source=openai))