Kunst Museum Winterthur, Art collection in Winterthur, Switzerland.
Description
The Kunstmuseum Winterthur operates across three separate buildings housing European art spanning the 17th century through contemporary times. The collections range from Dutch and German masters to French Impressionist works, offering a broad journey through art history.
History
The museum was established in 1916 as Switzerland's first private art collection opened to the public. Its growth came through generous donations from collectors like Oskar Reinhart and the Hahnloser-Bühler family, who contributed their personal holdings.
Culture
The name references Oskar Reinhart, the collector whose passion shaped this institution into what visitors see today. Walking through the rooms, you sense how one person's dedication to art became a gift for the entire community.
Practical
A single ticket provides access to all three buildings, making it convenient to see the entire collection in one visit. The locations are within walking distance of each other in central Winterthur.
Did you know?
The collection holds one of Europe's largest holdings of Fernand Léger paintings, making Winterthur an unexpected center for this modern artist. This concentrated body of work attracts admirers from across Europe and beyond.
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Building of the Winterthur Museum of Art
177 m
Stadthaus Winterthur
188 m
Stadtkirche Winterthur
169 m
Casinotheater Winterthur
196 m
Stadtbibliothek Winterthur
206 m
Gasthaus Sonne
101 m
Gewerbemuseum
150 m
Naturmuseum Winterthur
156 m
Uhrensammlung Kellenberger
163 m
Rathaus Winterthur
98 m
Kunsthalle Winterthur
104 m
Haus zur Geduld
77 m
Villa Sträuli
133 m
Stadtgarten
74 m
Ehemaliges Waaghaus
102 m
Haus zum Balustergarten
130 m
Unterer Bogen
219 m
Altes Stadthaus
190 m
Haus zum Warteck
177 m
Theater Winterthur
201 m
Jonas Furrer-Denkmal
227 m
Villa Sulzberg
129 m
Former boy's schoolhouse in Winterthur,used as museum location for Museum Oskar Reinhart
1 m
Stadthaus-Brunnen
182 m
Justitiabrunnen
129 m
Kunstmuseum Winterthur | Beim Stadthaus
162 m
Reformiertes Kirchgemeindehaus
189 m
Altstadt-Schulhaus
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