When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition can be visited on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting from 11 am at Art Museum Erlangen.

Where does in motion – The Collection of the Art Museum take place?

The event venue is Art Museum Erlangen located at Nürnberger Straße 9, 91052 Erlangen.

What content does the exhibition show?

Selected highlights from the museum's collection are displayed. The exhibition also addresses the history of the collection, the role of the Friends Association, the municipal sponsorship, as well as future expansion and research fields.

How long will the exhibition be on view?

The exhibition is announced to be on view from September 13 to November 22, 2026.

Is the exhibition suitable for visitors without an art historical background?

Yes. The presentation combines sensory artwork observation with understandable insights into art history, collection care, and museum work.

Collection of the Art Museum

Name: in motion – The Collection of the Art Museum
Start: 2026-09-27T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstmuseum Erlangen

A Museum in Motion: Re-experiencing Collection History

The exhibition in motion – The Collection of the Art Museum invites visitors at the Art Museum Erlangen to a special viewing of artworks. Selected highlights provide insight into the emergence, development, and future of the institution. The focus is not only on the individual painting, sculpture, or installation, but also on the question of how a collection grows, is shaped, and continuously repositions itself.

Collection as a Living Memory

The history of the Art Museum begins with the involvement of the Friends of the Art Museum Erlangen, founded in 1989. Later, the sponsorship transitioned to municipal responsibility. This development forms an important art historical and institutional background for the exhibition. Civic engagement, museological work, and the preservation of regional art combine into a multifaceted narrative.

Between Reflection and Future

The exhibition title refers to a collection that does not remain static. The curation makes visible how collections develop over decades, which focal points emerge, and what expansions are conceivable in the future. At the same time, the exhibition identifies gaps and future research fields. Thus, the museum itself becomes the object of aesthetic experience.

Selected Highlights and New Perspectives

Selected highlights from the collection of the Art Museum can be seen. The presentation connects art history, institutional history, and cultural education. Visitors encounter works in an exhibition atmosphere that invites detailed examination: colors, forms, materials, and spatial effects open individual access to the exhibits.

Art Viewing as Art Experience

The exhibition is aimed at all who wish to not only view art but also understand its creation conditions. Every encounter with a work leads back to the history of collecting. This creates an art experience between sensory perception, art historical classification, and institutional reflection.

Conclusion

in motion – The Collection of the Art Museum shows how closely works, people, research, and the public are interconnected. Art enthusiasts can expect a knowledgeable and inspiring exhibition about the development of the Art Museum Erlangen. Those who want to experience collection history, curation, and aesthetic experience firsthand should definitely visit the exhibition on-site.