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Sprengel Museum Hannover

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Sprengel Museum Hannover is one of Germany's leading museums for modern and contemporary art, located on the edge of the Maschsee. The museum's collection spans from early 20th-century Expressionism to contemporary installations, with particular strengths in German Expressionism (Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde), French Cubism (Picasso, Braque), and abstract art. Notable highlights include a dedicated room for Kurt Schwitters' Merzbau reconstruction and a substantial photography collection. The building itself is a striking modernist structure with clean lines and ample natural light. Visitors can explore rotating exhibitions alongside the permanent collection, which features works by Max Beckmann, Fernand Léger, and Gerhard Richter. The museum also has a sculpture garden and a café with lake views. Its distinctive focus on the interplay between classical modernism and contemporary art makes it a must-visit for art enthusiasts.

Don't miss

  • See Kurt Schwitters' reconstructed Merzbau environment
  • Explore the extensive collection of German Expressionist paintings
  • View rotating special exhibitions in the contemporary wing
  • Stroll the sculpture garden with works by Henry Moore and others
  • Visit the photography gallery featuring 20th-century masters

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