Experts' Choice Award Lenbachhaus
What the experts agree on
Munich's stunning gold villa houses Germany's premier Blue Rider collection, featuring Kandinsky and Marc alongside Lenbach's own portraits. Recent renovations have elevated this essential stop for German Expressionist art lovers.
“Known internationally... for its collection of the Blue Rider, a movement represented by the works of its founders, Kandinsky and Marc.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Art aficionados were waiting in anticipation for the reopening of this exquisite late-19th-century Florentine-style villa, the former home and studio of the artist Franz von Lenbach." Full review
Frommer's "This dazzling collection of late-19th and early-20th-century German Impressionist and Expressionist art." Full review
Afar Magazine "With the addition of new galleries and a bold redesign, Lenbachhaus further cements its reputation as one of Bavaria's leading cultural centers." Full review
Frommer's "This gallery is in the ancient gold-colored villa of portrait painter Franz von Lenbach (1836-1904). It's devoted to both his work and that of other artists. Enter through the gardens. " Full review
Rough Guide "Alternatively, visit the Lenbachhaus, where works from Kandinsky and the Blue Rider movement are on display"
Time Out "Munich has a rich history of the visual arts, and boasts numerous art museums and galleries, such as the renowned Pinakotheken trio of museums. But for a truly local glance at both..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One such entry, the Lenbachhaus, houses Maria Franck-Marc's aptly titled Tanzende Schafe, or Dancing Sheep—done in gouache, chalk, watercolor, and pencil; sheep dance against a gray-green..."
The Guardian "The Kunstareal – art district – is an area with outstanding museums such as the Lenbachhaus (Munich painters)"
Lonely Planet "One of Munich's top art galleries, the Lenbachhaus has an extensive collection of works from the ground-breaking German expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter (the Blue Rider) formed in the city in 1911"
Lonely Planet "Lenbachhaus is known for its collection of works from Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider). Founded in Munich by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc at the start of the 20th..."
