Kunsthalle in Emden

The Kunsthalle in Emden is an art museum housing around 1500 works displayed across multiple galleries within a traditional brick building. The spaces feature paintings, sculptures, and prints representing different artistic movements and time periods.

The museum was established in 1983 through a private art collection funded by publishing industry wealth. The collection grew significantly through major acquisitions, leading to expansions of the building to accommodate the additional works.

The museum displays works rooted in German Expressionism and New Objectivity movements, with paintings and sculptures that show raw emotion and social themes. Walking through the galleries, you see how these artistic approaches shaped modern German visual culture.

The museum is centrally located and easy to reach, with ample space to explore the different galleries at your own pace. Plan to spend several hours if you want to see the full collection, as the works are spread across multiple rooms.

A substantial portion of the collection comes from a major art collector and gallery owner whose works were specifically acquired for this location. These purchases actually prompted the museum to expand its building to properly display all the pieces.

Location: Emden

Inception: 1983

Founders: Henri Nannen

Official opening: October 3, 1986

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Hinter dem Rahmen 13, 26721 Emden

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Monday off

Phone: +494921975050

Email: kunsthalle@kunsthalle-emden.de

Website: http://kunsthalle-emden.de

GPS coordinates: 53.36990,7.20317

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43