When does the guided tour of the exhibition take place?

The public guided tour takes place on July 2, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

How much is the admission for the tour?

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

Where is the exhibition located?

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

Is the museum barrier-free accessible?

Yes, the museum is freely accessible or equipped with elevators for barrier-free access. The Domberg can be reached via the Domberg cable car.

Are there public tours on other dates?

Yes, according to the museum, there are regular tours on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as on public holidays according to the program.

Do I need to register for the tour?

Yes, registration is recommended.

A Rare Artistic Arc from Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider

Name: Special Exhibition: HEAVENLY REUNION. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider
Start: 2026-07-02T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-02T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

Heavenly Reunion at the Diocesan Museum Freising: Art between Romanticism, Religion, and Modernity

The special exhibition Heavenly Reunion. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider takes you deep into the artistic upheavals of the 19th century. At the Diocesan Museum Freising, an impressive artistic experience unfolds, bringing together religious painting, Munich's art history, and the dawn of modernity in a precise dialogue.

A Panorama of the 19th Century

The exhibition shows how deeply political and social changes influenced art. Under the influence of Romanticism, secularization, and Ludwig I's patronage, an extraordinarily multifaceted image culture developed in Munich. Late Nazarene, Realism, Naturalism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau, and Expressionism appear not as abstract terms, but as vibrant artistic currents that become directly perceptible in the viewing of the works.

More than 120 Works, a Broad Art Historical Spectrum

With over 120 works from more than 30 museums and private collectors, the exhibition opens up an extraordinary atmoshpere. Works by 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 can be seen. This selection makes the exhibition a concentrated journey through painting, sculpture, religious imagery, and the transition to modernity.

From Patronage to Avant-Garde

Ludwig I. appears in this exhibition not only as a historical ruler, but as a shaping figure of a cultural epoch. His art taste profoundly shaped the first half of the century. After this, the view opens up to the diversity of modernity: to color, line, light, and spirituality. Especially the path to the Blue Rider shows how a new artistic expression developed from the religious painting of the 19th century, shaping the Munich art landscape to this day.

Guided Tour with Art Historical Depth

The public guided tour deepens cultural education and makes the exhibition more accessible as an aesthetic experience. Those interested in art history, museum education, and the spiritual dimension of imagery will experience a compact yet rich tour through a key period of European art.

Visit On-Site

The special exhibition runs from March 17 to July 26, 2026. The public tour takes place on July 2, 2026, at 3:30 PM at the Diocesan Museum Freising. The location is barrier-free; the entire museum is freely accessible or equipped with elevators. Thus, the visit is also practically pleasant and well-planned.

Conclusion: Heavenly Reunion is an exhibition for all who want to not only view art but also understand it historically and experience it sensually. Anyone wishing to experience the connection between religious painting, Munich's artistic development, and the dawn of modernity live should definitely visit this exhibition in Freising.