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Museum · Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg
Augustinermuseum
Art museum in a former Augustinian convent, with original sculptures from the Münster, paintings by Grünewald, Hans Baldung Grien and Lucas Cranach, medieval goldsmithing and a baroque organ.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Augustinermuseum
The Augustinermuseum occupies the former Augustinian convent in the Altstadt and is Freiburg's main art museum. It opened in 1923 and underwent a long, phased renovation that gave the former convent church a large hall with galleries and natural light.
In the church nave are the original stone sculptures from the Münster, including prophets about 4 metres tall that were once on the tower and were replaced by copies to protect them from the weather. The case of a baroque organ from another regional monastery is also displayed there.
The rooms present medieval and Renaissance painting, with works by Matthias Grünewald, Hans Baldung Grien and Lucas Cranach the Elder, as well as 19th-century painting from the Baden region, such as Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Hans Thoma. The treasury gathers goldsmithing from the 9th to the 18th centuries, and there are medieval tapestries and a large collection of prints and drawings.
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
1h30 to 2 hours.
Best time
In the morning on weekdays. It's a good option for rainy days. Check closing days before you go.
How to get there
It is on Augustinerplatz, about a 5-minute walk from Münsterplatz. Take the tram to the Bertoldsbrunnen stop.
Tip
Start in the nave with the Münster sculptures and then go up to the galleries, where you can view the hall from above. Combine it with a walk along Gerberau right behind.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Augustinermuseum
Are the sculptures on the Münster tower the originals?
Those that are in the museum, yes. They were removed from the cathedral and replaced by copies to protect them from the elements.
Which painters are in the museum?
Among others, Matthias Grünewald, Hans Baldung Grien, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Hans Thoma.
How much time should you allow?
About 1h30 to 2 hours to see the sculpture hall, the painting and the treasury.