Museum Behnhaus Drägerhaus

The Museum Behnhaus Drägerhaus occupies two mansions built in the 18th century and displays paintings and sculptures from the 19th century through the modern era. The rooms contain significant artworks that give visitors an overview of artistic development across several periods.

The Behnhaus was designed in the 18th century by a Danish architect with neoclassical interior spaces that have remained largely unaltered since then. The Drägerhaus was added later to expand the collection on the site.

The collection features works from the Nazarene movement as well as pieces by Edvard Munch and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, representing different artistic traditions of the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can see how European art evolved across different styles in one place.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours from April to December. Access is through the Drägerhaus entrance, and visitors should plan for enough time to see both buildings.

The Drägerhaus preserves a French Rococo interior that is the only example of this style in the city. This elaborately designed ensemble offers a rare look at the wealthy living culture of past centuries.

Location: Lübeck

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: January-March: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; April-December: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

GPS coordinates: 53.87023,10.68981

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03