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Museum · Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Museum Frieder Burda
Museum of modern and contemporary art on the Lichtentaler Allee, housed in a white building by architect Richard Meier, with the collection of collector Frieder Burda and temporary exhibitions.
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About Museum Frieder Burda
The Museum Frieder Burda opened in 2004 to display the collection assembled by publisher and collector Frieder Burda. The building, by American architect Richard Meier, is all white, with large glass walls facing the Lichtentaler Allee park, and is linked by a glass bridge to the Staatliche Kunsthalle, the state art gallery, next door.
The collection includes German Expressionism and 20th-century and contemporary painting, with names such as Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Sigmar Polke and Georg Baselitz. The museum stages temporary exhibitions with works from the collection and loans from other institutions, so what you see changes throughout the year.
Natural light and the view of the park's trees are part of the visit. The museum is small and can be visited unhurriedly in a little over an hour.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Best time
In the mornings on weekdays. Highly popular exhibitions fill up on weekends. Check which exhibition is on and the closing days before you go.
How to get there
It is located on the Lichtentaler Allee, about a 5-minute walk from the Kurhaus and Leopoldsplatz. From the train station, take a city bus to Augustaplatz.
Tip
Check the museum's website to see which exhibition is on before you go, since the whole collection is not permanently displayed. Combine the visit with a walk along the Lichtentaler Allee.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum Frieder Burda
What kind of art does the museum display?
Modern and contemporary art, with an emphasis on German Expressionism and painters such as Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Sigmar Polke and Georg Baselitz, presented in temporary exhibitions.
Who designed the building?
The American architect Richard Meier. The white building, with glass walls facing the park, is connected by a glass bridge to the Staatliche Kunsthalle.
How much time should you allow?
About 1 to 1½ hours. The museum is small and pairs well with a walk along the Lichtentaler Allee.