Paula Becker House

The Paula Becker House is an art museum in Schwachhausen dedicated to paintings by a German artist. The rooms display paintings and drawings from different periods of her creative work.

The building was founded in 1927 and was at that time the first museum worldwide dedicated solely to a female artist. This founding was an important moment for recognizing women in the art world.

The house shows how Paula Modersohn-Becker was viewed as an artist and how her works changed how women were portrayed in art. Visitors see here how her painting style influenced other artists of her time.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday and offers guided tours in various languages. Visitors find the building on Schwachhauser Heerstraße in an easily accessible neighborhood.

The museum holds a remarkable collection of self-portraits and drawings that show how the artist saw and portrayed herself. These personal works give visitors direct insight into her artistic development and her thoughts.

Location: Schwachhausen

Website: https://haus-paula-becker.de

GPS coordinates: 53.07980,8.82829

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00