Museum Morsbroich

Museum Morsbroich is an art museum housed in an 18th century Baroque palace with extensive collections of modern and contemporary works. The building features multiple galleries within the main castle as well as attached pavilions accessible through manicured grounds.

The castle was built in the 18th century as a residence for the Morsbroich family and served that purpose for generations. After World War II, the city decided to convert the estate into an art museum, opening it to the public with contemporary collections starting in 1951.

The castle's name comes from a family with deep roots in the region. Today, visitors see contemporary works displayed in rooms with ornate ceilings and plasterwork, creating an intriguing contrast between modern art and the historic setting.

The museum sits just outside the city center but has parking on site and good public transportation links. The grounds are freely accessible, so a walk through the gardens is worthwhile before or after visiting the galleries.

The collection features works by artists such as Yves Klein and Lucio Fontana, who pushed the boundaries of conventional art forms. Few visitors realize that some of these pieces were created using experimental techniques that only later gained recognition as significant contributions to art history.

Location: Leverkusen

Inception: September 30, 1949

Official opening: 1951

Website: http://museum-morsbroich.de

GPS coordinates: 51.03648,7.03394

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44