Emil-Schumacher-Museum

The Emil Schumacher Museum is an art museum in Hagen with a rectangular concrete structure and glass facades. Roughly 500 works fill the space, including oil paintings, gouaches, and ceramics that document the artist's creative output.

The museum was established following a 1997 proposal and opened in 2009, coinciding with the region's year as European Capital of Culture. This founding strengthened the area's role in promoting contemporary art.

The collection shows how Emil Schumacher painted after 1945 and connected with other artists of his time. His works hang alongside international artistic movements, revealing how creators across borders influenced each other.

Visiting is possible Tuesday through Saturday, with combination tickets available for access to this museum and the nearby Osthaus Museum. The glass facades flood the interior with natural light, making it easy to view the artworks clearly.

The museum includes a walk-through studio space showing Emil Schumacher's actual working environment with paint containers and original canvases on display. This room offers visitors a rare glimpse into how the artist truly worked and created.

Location: Hagen

Official opening: August 28, 2009

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Kunstquartier Hagen

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-18:00; Holidays off; "24.12./25.12./31.12./1.1./Ostermontag/Pfingstmontag/1. Mai geschlossen"

Website: http://esmh.de

GPS coordinates: 51.35564,7.47353

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42