Ernst Barlach House

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Ernst Barlach House, Expressionist art museum in Jenisch Park, Altona, Germany.

The Ernst Barlach House exhibits sculptures, drawings, and graphics in a functionalist brick building filled with natural light from the River Elbe.

Hermann F. Reemtsma established this museum in 1962 after protecting Barlach's artworks from Nazi persecution during World War II.

The collection contains 140 works in wood, bronze, ceramics, porcelain, and terracotta, plus 400 drawings from different periods of Barlach's career.

Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday through Sunday between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with special closures on December 24 and 31.

The museum presents Willie Woodworker, a character leading children through the collection after they listen to guided tours.

Location: Altona

Inception: 1961

Architects: Werner Kallmorgen

Official opening: October 1962

Architectural style: functionalism

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Made from material: brick

Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00; December 24, December 31 off

Website: http://barlach-haus.de

GPS coordinates: 53.55361,9.86750

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:32

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