Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
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Museum Address
Hans-Thoma-Straße 2, 76133 Karlsruhe, Germany
Karlsruhe, Germany
Ticket Prices
€14 (under 7 free)
Featured Artists
4 artists in database
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The Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe opened in 1846 in a neoclassical building designed by Heinrich Hübsch, originally serving as the Grand Ducal Picture Gallery. The collection grew from Markgravine Karoline Luise's 18th-century acquisitions of 205 works, expanded through 19th-century donations and purchases.
Director Hans Thoma added important works including Matthias Grünewald's Tauberbischofsheim Altarpiece, one of the museum's most celebrated pieces. The Kupferstichkabinett contains over 90,000 prints. The collection spans eight centuries of German, French, Flemish, and Dutch masters, making it one of southwestern Germany's premier art museums.
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe, Germany houses 5 masterpieces in our database, including works by Matthias Grünewald, Albrecht Dürer and Pieter de Hooch and 1 other artists. Notable works include Window, Eiffel Tower and The Bedroom.
Visiting Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
€10 for adults. Under 18 free. Friday afternoons from 2-6pm are free for everyone.
One of Germany's oldest and finest public art museums with exceptional German and French painting from medieval to modern, including Grünewald, Cranach, and Cézanne.
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Closed Mondays and some holidays. Friday afternoons (2-6pm) offer free admission.
Yes, it's an underrated gem with museum-quality works rivaling much larger institutions. The Grünewald Crucifixion alone is worth the trip.
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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 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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