Ernst Barlach Museum Wedel

The Ernst Barlach Museum Wedel occupies a two-story neoclassical building on Mühlenstraße and displays the artist's works through changing thematic exhibitions. The collection includes sculptures, drawings, woodcuts, lithographs, letters, and manuscripts that document his artistic development.

The museum opened in 1987 in the restored birthplace of Ernst Barlach, the artist born in 1870 who became known for expressive works. His art developed during a period of major artistic change in Germany and Europe.

The museum displays works by Ernst Barlach through changing exhibitions that present his sculptures, drawings, and prints in thematic contexts. Visitors can see how his art expressed human emotion and experience, and what role it played in modern art history.

The museum is easy to reach and has well-organized spaces for a visit of one to two hours. Visitors should note that many works look best in natural light, so the rooms are designed with good lighting throughout.

The building itself has a special story: it was the artist's birthplace before being converted into a museum decades later. This connection between life and art creates an immediate closeness to the artist and his creative journey.

Location: Wedel

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Mühlenstraße 1, 22880 Wedel

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-17:00

Phone: +494103918291

Email: kontakt@ernst-barlach.de

Website: http://ernst-barlach.de/wedel.html

GPS coordinates: 53.58370,9.69897

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20