The Kunsthalle Bremen is one of the oldest and most beautiful museums in Europe.

Founded as early as 1823, the Kunstverein in Bremen remains the private sponsor of the Kunsthalle Bremen to this day – something that is unique in the German museum landscape. More than 10,000 members testify to its deep roots in the city and the region.

Under the title Remix, the Kunsthalle presents a varied overview of 700 years of art history: From the Italian Renaissance, through the Dürer era and Dutch painting of the Golden Age, the spectrum extends to contemporary art with works such as “Pixelwald Wisera” by Pipilotti Rist. Historical works meet contemporary works, well-known artists meet lesser-known artists, and works of regional and international significance enter into a stimulating dialogue. Thematic rooms deal with faith, war, nature, world trade, colonialism and globalization – issues that have been of concern to people for a long time. Works of art from six centuries reflect their enduring relevance.

A special focus is placed on French and German Impressionist painting. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, the Kunsthalle Bremen was one of the first German museums to champion the paintings of Manet, Monet and van Gogh, and also acquired numerous works by Liebermann, Corinth and Slevogt.

Excellent works by the Worpswede artists' colony are just as strongly represented here as an outstanding collection of paintings by the artist Paula Modersohn-Becker. Further highlights include Classical Modernism with Expressionism and Max Beckmann.

The collection extends into the present day with impressive examples of Art Informel and the Zero movement. Media art plays a special role here: The Kunsthalle Bremen is known for its fascinating installations by John Cage, Nam June Paik, and James Turrell.

The Print Room is an atmospheric Art Nouveau space. With over 200,000 sheets of hand drawings and prints, it houses one of Europe's largest and most important collections. It encompasses the entire spectrum of art on paper: from Dürer's watercolors to Baroque drawings to extensive collections of works by Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso, as well as computer graphics and Japanese woodcuts.

The Kunsthalle offers a varied program of exhibitions, especially spectacular and highly acclaimed special exhibitions dedicated to important artists from Impressionism to the latest art production.