When does the tour take place?

The public tour starts on July 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM and lasts until 4:30 PM.

What is the cost of the tour?

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

Do I need to register for the tour?

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

How long is the special exhibition on display?

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

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Access is generally barrier-free, but there may be restrictions due to construction work.

What are the museum's opening hours?

The Diocesan Museum Freising is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM, closed on Mondays.

Rediscover Munich's Art from the 19th Century to the Blue Rider

Name: Special Exhibition: HEAVENLY REUNION. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider
Start: 2026-07-25T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-25T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Diözesanmuseum Freising

A Heavenly Panorama of Munich's Art History

The special exhibition Heavenly Reunion. From Ludwig I. to the Blue Rider invites visitors at the Diocesan Museum Freising into an era where art, religion, politics, and social change intersect in unique ways. With over 120 works from more than 30 museums and private collections, it unfolds an artistic experience that ranges from the religious painting of the 19th century to the breakthroughs of modernism.

Munich as a Laboratory of Modernity

The tour begins with Ludwig I., whose patronage and artistic sensibility shaped the first half of the century. The focus then broadens to include the art historical currents that made Munich a multifaceted art metropolis: late Nazarene, realism, naturalism, impressionism, symbolism, Art Nouveau, and expressionism. The exhibition shows how tensions arise step by step from church image traditions and academic painting, out of which modernity derives its energy.

Works, Names, and Artistic Tensions

Among the featured artists are Friedrich Overbeck, Peter von Cornelius, Emilie Linder, Marie Ellenrieder, Wilhelm von Kaulbach, Franz von Lenbach, Carl Spitzweg, Franz von Stuck, Lovis Corinth, Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter, and Marianne von Werefkin. This range makes the exhibition an equally educational and sensually rich contemplation of the works: sacred image spaces, fine layers of color, symbolic motifs, and expressive lines illustrate how the religious image opens towards the avant-garde.

Exhibition Atmosphere and Educational Value

The Diocesan Museum Freising stages the exhibition as an art and cultural historical offering in the tension field of faith, art, and society. Public tours deepen access to the exhibition and make the aesthetic experience accessible even for visitors without art historical knowledge. The tour on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM offers a concentrated view of the development lines from religious painting to the Blue Rider.

Value for Art Enthusiasts

Those who want to understand the history of Munich art between sacrality, style change, and the breakthrough to modernity will find an exhibition of extraordinary depth here. Heavenly Reunion connects art history, curation, and cultural education into an impressive museum visit that resonates more strongly in person than in any reproduction. A visit to the Diocesan Museum Freising is definitely worthwhile.