When does the tour of the exhibition take place?

On 06/13/2026 at 3:30 PM, the public tour begins. The exhibition runs from 03/17/2026 to 07/26/2026.

What is the admission fee?

The tour costs 5 euros per person, and the regular museum admission fee applies additionally.

Are there regular tours available?

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

Is the Diocesan Museum barrier-free?

Yes, the museum is accessible without steps and is equipped with barrier-free elevators. The Domberg is also reachable via the inclined lift.

How long does a visit approximately last?

About 60 minutes should be planned for the tour. For a more thorough visit with exhibition viewing, considerably more time is recommended.

Can I use the media guide on-site?

Yes, the media guide can be downloaded to your own smartphone via QR code and used with your own headphones.

Great Art History, Quiet Spirituality, and Munich's Path to Modernity

Name: Special Exhibition: HEAVENLY REUNION. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider
Start: 2026-06-13T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-13T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

Heavenly Reunion at the Diocesan Museum Freising: 120 Works from Romanticism to Modernity

The special exhibition Heavenly Reunion. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider opens on June 13, 2026, into one of the richest art historical landscapes in southern Germany. At the Diocesan Museum Freising, visitors encounter a comprehensive study of the 19th century, focusing on religious painting, artistic renewal, and the path to modernity.

An Artistic Experience between Piety, Breakthrough, and Style Change

Over 120 works from more than 30 museums and private collections unfold a panorama that ranges from late Nazarene artists through Realism, Naturalism, and Impressionism to Symbolism, Art Nouveau, and Expressionism. The exhibition combines art historical order with atmospheric density: historical painting, spiritual imagery, and the search for a new form of spirituality engage in a quiet, intense dialogue.

Ludwig I. and 19th Century Munich Art

The focus on Ludwig I. reveals how strongly patronage, artistic taste, and political upheavals shaped the development of Munich art. The exhibition highlights how new visual languages formed from religious tradition and romantic longing. The juxtaposition of academic history painting and the open movements of modernity specifically lends the show its unique tension.

Great Names, Strong Visual Worlds

Works by Friedrich Overbeck, Peter von Cornelius, Emilie Linder, Marie Ellenrieder, Wilhelm von Kaulbach, Franz von Lenbach, Carl Spitzweg, Franz von Stuck, Lovis Corinth, Adolf Hölzel, Fritz von Uhde, Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter, and Marianne von Werefkin will be on display. This selection makes the exhibition a concentrated journey through artistic positions that have fundamentally changed the religious image, the view of nature and culture, as well as the visual language of the avant-garde.

The Exhibition Atmosphere at the Diocesan Museum

The Diocesan Museum Freising itself provides the perfect setting for this. The architecture with its open walls, bright views, and spacious light courtyard creates room for concentration and aesthetic experience. Visitors to the exhibition experience not just artworks but also the unique spatial effect of a museum that harmonizes collection, mediation, and contemporary experience.

Tours and Museum Educational Mediation

Public tours of the exhibition are available on Thursdays and Saturdays at 3:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM. Pre-registration via email is recommended. In addition, the museum offers a media guide that can be downloaded on-site via QR code to one’s own smartphone. This makes the exhibition an informative, personal art experience.

Visit, Access, and Service

The Diocesan Museum Freising is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM, closed on Mondays. The building is accessible without barriers, and the Domberg can be reached via the inclined lift at Bahnhofstraße and Brunnhausgasse. This makes it suitable for anyone looking for a well-developed cultural address with high quality of stay.

Conclusion: Heavenly Reunion is an exhibition for everyone who wants to rediscover religious art, 19th-century Munich painting, and the breakthrough into modernity. Between masterpieces, art historical depth, and an impressive presentation, a visit occurs that inspires, educates, and resonates. Anyone who wants to experience art with spiritual openness should see this exhibition live.