When does the tour take place?

The tour begins on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM and lasts about 60 minutes.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is the Karlsruhe Art Museum at Lorenzstraße 27, 76135 Karlsruhe.

How much does participation cost?

The tour costs 2 Euros plus admission to the exhibition.

What topics are covered in the tour?

The focus is on theme rooms related to identity, rituals, nature, gender justice, homeland, and experiences of otherness.

How many works are on display in the exhibition?

The collection presentation shows about 200 works by 70 artists across approximately 1,500 square meters.

Is the event held indoors?

Yes, the tour takes place entirely inside the Karlsruhe Art Museum.

Discover Karlsruhe's Collection Anew: Guided Tour of Art and Present

Name: Guided Tour "Update! Viewing the Collection Anew – Scene Change 4"
Start: 2026-10-30T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Kunstmuseum Karlsruhe

Seeing the Collection Anew: Art in Lively Dialogue

The Karlsruhe Art Museum invites you to a guided tour through "Update! Viewing the Collection Anew – Scene Change 4". Across approximately 1,500 square meters, about 200 works by 70 artists come together in media- and era-spanning constellations. The one-hour city and museum tour offers a concentrated approach to a collection that connects historical positions and contemporary art.

A Scene Change with Current Perspectives

The exhibition views the museum collection as an open field of knowledge. Painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, and other artistic media enter into new relationships. Rehangs, a display depot, a research archive, and changing presentations of sensitive paper works make visible how curatorial decisions change the perspective on art.

Identity, Nature, and Homeland in the Museum

Theme rooms focused on identity, rituals, nature, gender justice, homeland, and experiences of otherness guide the presentation. The tour connects art historical contextualization with contemporary questions and shows how women and men artists process personal experiences, societal realities, and cultural affiliations in different visual languages.

Art Appreciation with Expert Mediation

During the tour, attention is directed towards colors, materials, image surfaces, forms, and spatial contexts. Familiar as well as unknown positions gain new meaning through their proximity. Thus, engaging with art becomes a cultural enrichment and an immediate discovery experience for all those who wish to learn about local culture and modern art from a new perspective.

Conclusion: Karlsruhe as a Place of Lively Art Education

The tour through "Update! Viewing the Collection Anew – Scene Change 4" combines cultural heritage, contemporary art, and curatorial insider knowledge. Visitors experience an inspiring hour at the Karlsruhe Art Museum and discover how versatile a collection can be narrated. Secure your spot and experience art history in direct dialogue with the present.