Kunstmuseum Bayreuth

The Kunstmuseum Bayreuth is located in the Old Town Hall, a baroque building in the city center. Its rooms display contemporary and modern art with a special focus on works on paper, including prints, drawings, and graphic works.

The museum opened in 1999 after a private art foundation donated its collection to establish it. The building itself dates to the 18th century and formerly served as the seat of the city administration.

The collection reflects major art movements of the 20th century, showcasing works from European artists across different traditions and styles. Visitors can see how these movements developed alongside each other and shaped modern art.

The museum is open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours during the summer festival season. The building sits in downtown Bayreuth and is easily accessible on foot from the main shopping streets.

A plaque on the facade commemorates a dark chapter: the building served as a detention site in 1938 for citizens during a violent night of persecution. This historical memory remains an important part of what the place represents today.

Location: Bayreuth

Official opening: December 1999

Operator: Stadt Bayreuth

Address: Maximilianstraße 33

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00; July-August: Monday 10:00-17:00 "während der Festspielzeit"; December 24,December 25: off; December 31: 10:00-14:00; January 01: 13:00-17:00

Phone: +499217645310;+499217645310

Email: info@kunstmuseum-bayreuth.de

Website: http://kunstmuseum-bayreuth.de

GPS coordinates: 49.94389,11.57463

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20