Located in the heart of Duisburg, the Lehmbruck Museum is a unique sculpture museum in Europe. Modern sculptures by artists such as Alberto Giacometti, Constantin Brâncusi, Hans Arp and, of course, Wilhelm Lehmbruck characterize the collection. The museum is housed in an impressive building designed by Manfred Lehmbruck, surrounded by a spacious sculpture park that invites visitors to explore.
Wilhelm Lehmbruck, born in Meiderich in 1881, is considered an important sculptor of classical modernism and had a decisive influence on subsequent generations of artists.
The museum building is one of the most remarkable post-war buildings and provides space for the collection and temporary exhibitions. The focus is on key works by Lehmbruck, which are placed in new art-historical contexts - from Primitivism to Minimalism. The exhibitions are aimed not only at art lovers, but also at a broad, interested public. The museum also supports contemporary local and regional art. The surrounding sculpture park with over 40 large sculptures by artists such as Henry Moore, Tony Cragg and Meret Oppenheim exemplifies the leitmotif "Art is for everyone". This commitment is also reflected in numerous public art projects in Duisburg's cityscape.
With a variety of educational formats and event series, the Lehmbruck Museum remains true to its claim of making art accessible and tangible for everyone.
