Lindenau-Museum, Art museum in Altenburg, Germany
The Lindenau Museum is an art museum in Altenburg housing one of the most significant collections of Italian painting north of the Alps. Its holdings include about 180 Italian panel paintings from the 13th to 16th centuries along with ancient vessels, Renaissance sculptures, and a specialized art library.
The baron founded the institution in 1848 with the goal of creating both an art school and an exhibition space. From this dual purpose grew the museum we see today, which maintains the original collecting passion through its extensive holdings.
The name honors its founder Baron Bernhard von Lindenau, whose passion for collecting shaped the museum from its early years. Visitors can see today how this collecting spirit continues through the displays of ancient vessels, Renaissance sculptures, and rare art books that fill the rooms.
A visit requires some flexibility right now, as renovation work continues through 2027 and the collection is shown at a temporary location on Kunstgasse 1 in central Altenburg. The location is easily walkable from the town center, and opening from noon to 6 PM Tuesday through Friday gives visitors reasonable visiting hours.
The museum holds the world's largest collection of works by German artist Gerhard Altenbourg, whose creativity has shaped the region's artistic identity. This collection makes the place essential for anyone interested in the region's artistic spirit.
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