When does the tour take place?

The tour begins on July 4, 2026, at 3:30 PM and is expected to last until 4:30 PM.

What is the entrance fee?

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

Where does the event take place?

At the Diocesan Museum Freising at Domberg 21 in 85354 Freising.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the building is wheelchair accessible and reachable via barrier-free elevators. The cathedral hill is also accessible via the funicular at the south slope.

Are there public tours of the exhibition?

Yes, public tours take place on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Special notes apply on holidays on the museum's website.

How long does the special exhibition run?

The exhibition is on view from March 17 to July 26, 2026.

A grand panorama of art between devotion, new beginnings, and modern longing

Name: Special Exhibition: HEAVENLY REUNION. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider
Start: 2026-07-04T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-04T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

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

The special exhibition Heavenly Reunion. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider opens on July 4, 2026, in one of the most exciting art landscapes of the 19th century. At the Diocesan Museum Freising, an artistic experience unfolds that intertwines religious painting, social upheaval, and the dawn of modernity. The tour provides a view of more than 120 works from over 30 museums and private collectors, as well as from our own collection. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/ausstellungen/himmlisches-wiedersehen?utm_source=openai))

From Ludwig I.'s Patronage to the Diversity of Styles

The tour begins in the first half of the 19th century, when Ludwig I. shapes the Munich art scene with his patronage and taste in art. The exhibition spans a dense art historical arc from the Late Nazarenes to Realism, Naturalism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau, and Expressionism, leading up to the Blue Rider. This examination of artworks reveals how religious imagery is reformulated under the pressure of political and social changes. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/ausstellungen/himmlisches-wiedersehen?utm_source=openai))

Image Spaces Full of Devotion, Color, and New Beginnings

Works from Friedrich Overbeck, Peter von Cornelius, Emilie Linder, Marie Ellenrieder, Franz von Lenbach, Carl Spitzweg, Franz von Stuck, Lovis Corinth, Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter, and Marianne von Werefkin are on display, among others. The juxtaposition of these positions creates a unique exhibition atmosphere: devout seriousness alongside expressive colorfulness, historical continuity alongside aesthetic renewal. Thus, religious painting is not presented as a rigid heritage, but as a vibrant resonance space of modernity. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/ausstellungen/himmlisches-wiedersehen?utm_source=openai))

A Museum that Connects Education and Insight

The Diocesan Museum Freising is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM; the exhibition itself runs from March 17 to July 26, 2026. Public guided tours of the special exhibition take place on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with special notes on the museum's website for holidays. For in-depth cultural education, the museum offers a media guide and inclusive educational offerings. The building is wheelchair accessible and equipped with barrier-free elevators; the cathedral hill is accessible via the funicular at the south slope. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/museum/kontakt?utm_source=openai))

Why This Visit is Worthwhile

Heavenly Reunion is more than just a special exhibition: it is a concentrated journey through a century of upheaval, masterpieces, and spiritual reorientation. Those interested in painting, church art, art history, and the emergence of modernity will experience an impressive dialogue between work, space, and time here. The visit is worthwhile for all who wish to not just view art, but experience it as a cultural encounter and space for understanding. ([dimu-freising.de](https://www.dimu-freising.de/ausstellungen/himmlisches-wiedersehen?utm_source=openai))