On October 2, 2022, the Freising Diocesan Museum reopened its doors after nine years of closure and four years of construction. The completely renovated building on the Domberg has a new look, both inside and out, and once again inspires its visitors with art and cultural history exhibitions at the intersection of faith, art and society.
Collecting. Happiness and delusion.
The fine line between a passion for collecting and obsession forms the starting point of the exhibition "Collecting. Happiness and Delusion". Whether books, coins, stuffed animals, shoes or stickers - the need to collect things often accompanies people throughout their lives. It seems to be inscribed in our DNA. In a museum, however, collecting is far more than just a need. It is the basis of all museum work. The exhibition invites visitors to discover the complex motivations behind collecting and shows hundreds of newly inventoried and restored objects from the museum's own collection for the first time. In addition, visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating highlights and deep abysses of various collectors' worlds through multimedia elements.
Until August 3, 2025
Exhibition "Collecting. Happiness and Delusion." © Diözesanmuseum Freising, Photo: Joan Porcel Studio/Ilaria Zago
Iwajla Klinke. The Nymphs are departed
The enigmatic figures in Iwajla Klinke's photographs, which she seeks to discover on her extensive travels, appear as if from a dream. Longing for beauty and painful farewells, the poetry of transience and the magic of the moment characterize her sensitive portraits, which are created at the moment of transformation.
After studying art history at the Free University of Berlin, Iwajla Klinke (*1976) initially worked as a freelance author for various international television stations and made documentaries on cultural topics before turning to artistic photography. Her works have been shown in numerous international group and solo exhibitions, museums and collections since 2011.
The artist lives and works in Berlin.
Until August 3, 2025
Iwajla Klinke, The Nymphs are Departed 2021 © Diözesanmuseum Freising, Photo: Iwajla Klinke
2927 Things. Byzantium in Freising
As a new part of the permanent collection, the DIMU has been displaying a collection of 2,927 objects relating to early Christian and Byzantine art and cultural history since April 2025, which the Munich collector Christian Schmidt (1940-2023) amassed over decades. The overwhelming wealth of objects ranges from tiny gemstones to monumental sarcophagus reliefs, from outstanding works of art to simple everyday objects.
The collection provides an introduction to the art and history of the Byzantine Empire and also raises fascinating questions about the provenance and history of objects.
Since April 1, 2025
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"2927 Things. Byzantium in Freising": unknown (Crete, Ionian Islands or Venice), Deesis icon with Christ between Mary and John, 17th century © Diözesanmuseum Freising, photo: hires objects
