When does the tour take place?

The tour is scheduled for Sunday, 24.08.2026, at 3:00 PM and lasts until 4:00 PM.

What is the admission fee?

The regular entry fee is €9, reduced €7. An additional fee of €2 applies for the tour.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum at Museumstraße 1 is wheelchair accessible. All exhibition rooms are reachable by lift.

Which collections are in focus?

The focus is on paintings, applied arts, and sculptures. This also includes significant works from the Braunschweig picture gallery.

Do I need to register?

Yes, registration is required for this tour.

How do I get to the museum?

The address is Museumstraße 1, 38100 Braunschweig. The museum is centrally located and easily accessible for museum visits.

Discover Braunschweig's Art Treasures: Masterpieces, Spaces, and Stories at HAUM

Name: Highlights – Paintings, Applied Arts and Sculptures
Start: 2026-08-24T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-24T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

An Art Historical Journey through the Masterpieces of HAUM

The tour Highlights – Paintings, Applied Arts and Sculptures opens the view to the heart of the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig. Those who enter here encounter not only outstanding works but also a curated narrative through centuries of European art history.

Paintings that Breathe Art History

At the center are masterpieces of the picture gallery, whose international scope is among the special strengths of the institution. The collection owes its quality to the acquisitions of the Braunschweig dukes Anton Ulrich and Carl I.; among the mentioned highlights are works by Giorgione, Tintoretto, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Vermeer. The tour reveals these paintings not only as canonical names but as visual testimonies of power, piety, representation, and painterly virtuosity.

Applied Arts as a Space of Objects and Meanings

The department of applied arts also presents itself with remarkable clarity. Here unfolds a world of precious materials, artistically crafted objects, and surprising details that reflect courtly life as well as the history of collecting. The second floor presents around 3,000 objects with impressive spatial impact and modern exhibition techniques; the cabinet of art puts a special emphasis and makes visible how closely beauty, knowledge, and wonder are connected in the museum space.

Sculptures with Presence and Aura

The sculpture collection expands the view from painting to the plastic form. Bodies, gestures, and surfaces enter into an immediate dialogue with the space here. Especially in the observation of the works, it becomes clear how strongly the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum relies on aesthetic experience: light, material, and form generate a quiet intensity that turns the visit into a real art experience.

Knowledge that Comes Alive in the Museum

The tour is explained and deciphered by experts. Stylistic categorizations and biographical backgrounds help to place the works in their art historical context. Thus, the tour through the permanent exhibition becomes an educational as well as inspiring approach to the history of European painting, sculpture, and applied arts.

Visit, Atmosphere, and Orientation

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is wheelchair accessible; all exhibition rooms at Museumstraße 1 are accessible by lift. The tour is designed for adults and targets those seeking a deeper access to the collections. The exhibition atmosphere combines historical depth with calm clarity and makes the museum a place of concentrated perception.

Conclusion: This tour consolidates the strongest aspects of the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum into a concentrated art experience. Those who wish to discover Braunschweig's art treasures with expert precision, sensory density, and cultural depth should not miss this event.