The museum is named after Wilhelm Busch, often credited as the 'grandfather of the comic' due to his 1865 work Max and Moritz.
It holds an archive of over 30,000 individual graphic works.
The museum building was partially destroyed during World War II and reconstructed in the mid-20th century.
The collection includes international works, moving beyond German borders to display global political commentary.
The museum functions as a research center for scholars studying the history of visual satire and caricature.
The German Museum of Caricature and Drawings, officially known as the Wilhelm Busch – German Museum for Caricature and Graphic Arts, is located in the historic Palais im Großen Garten. It houses one of the world's most significant collections of works by Wilhelm Busch, the pioneer of the modern comic strip. The permanent collection focuses on satirical art, political cartoons, and humorous drawings spanning from the 18th century to the present. The museum is situated within the Georgengarten, a prominent English-style landscape park in Hanover. Rotating exhibitions frequently highlight contemporary caricature, illustration, and graphic satire. The institution also maintains an extensive archive of historical satirical journals and graphic archives. The building itself is an 18th-century structure that formerly served as a summer residence for the Hanoverian nobility.
The exterior of the Palais im Großen Garten against the backdrop of the park greenery.
Combine your museum visit with a walk through the surrounding Georgengarten and the nearby Herrenhausen Gardens.
Check the museum's rotating exhibition schedule online, as themes change significantly throughout the year.
Visit the gift shop for high-quality prints and books related to caricature history.
Do not rush through the galleries; the intricate details of political cartoons require time to fully interpret and appreciate.
Closed on Mondays.
