Folkwang Museum, Essen
Essen, Germany
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Museumsplatz 1, 45128 Essen, Germany
Essen, Germany
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Free permanent (exhibitions vary)
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2 artists in database
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The Museum Folkwang in Essen was formed in 1922 by merging the Essener Kunstmuseum (founded 1906) with Karl Ernst Osthaus's Folkwang Museum from Hagen. Osthaus named it after Folkvangar, the Norse goddess Freyja's meadow hall, reflecting his belief that art belongs in everyday life.
The collection holds 900 paintings, 320 sculptures, 12,000 drawings, and 60,000 photographs. The Nazis confiscated over 1,400 works as "degenerate art" in 1937, devastating the holdings. Post-war rebuilding has restored the museum's standing. A new building by David Chipperfield opened in 2010. The German Poster Museum within Folkwang holds 350,000 posters, the largest collection in Europe.
Folkwang Museum, Essen in Essen, Germany houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Caspar David Friedrich. Notable works include Lise with Umbrella and Rock arch in the Uttewalder Grund.
Famous Works at Folkwang Museum, Essen
Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Folkwang Museum, Essen
The permanent collection is always free. Only special temporary exhibitions require tickets. You can see Van Gogh, Monet, and German Expressionists without paying.
Yes. It's one of Germany's most important art museums with an exceptional collection of 19th and 20th-century art. The David Chipperfield building is architecturally stunning. And the collection is free.
Former industrial heartland of Germany, now transformed with cultural institutions. Museum Folkwang, Zeche Zollverein (UNESCO site), and other museums make it a cultural destination.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Folkwang Museum, Essen directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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