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Museums #2 in Schwäbisch Hall

Kunsthalle Würth

4.7 · 2,015 reviews
A quiet place for contemplation
Kunsthalle Würth, Lange Str. 35, 74523 Schwäbisch Hall
Interesting facts
1

The museum is housed in a building that incorporates the historic architecture of a former malt house.

2

The entire collection owned by the Würth Group comprises over 20,000 pieces of art.

3

Admission to all Würth-affiliated museums, including this Kunsthalle, has traditionally been free of charge.

4

The facility includes a specialized 'Art Shop' that stocks high-quality catalogs and limited-edition design items related to past exhibits.

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The museum site is part of a larger regional museum network, with a sister location, the Museum Würth 2, located at the company's headquarters nearby.

Overview

Kunsthalle Würth is a private museum for modern and contemporary art situated in the historic center of Schwäbisch Hall. It is part of the extensive corporate art collection established by Reinhold Würth. The building, designed by Danish architects Henning Larsen, integrates modern functionalism with the medieval cityscape. It regularly hosts rotating exhibitions featuring loans from the Würth Collection as well as international museum partnerships. The exhibition space spans approximately 1,000 square meters across multiple levels. It is recognized for its high-caliber presentation of significant 20th-century movements and contemporary works. The venue frequently spotlights specialized thematic retrospectives of artists like Picasso, Munch, or Christo.

Photo spot

The internal glass staircase that offers layered views of the architecture and incoming natural light.

Insider tips

Check the official exhibition calendar before arrival to see if a temporary installation is currently being mounted or changed.

Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Kocher riverbank paths for a view of the city’s historic timber-framed houses.

Utilize the lockers provided in the entrance area, as large bags and backpacks are typically restricted in the gallery spaces.

What to avoid

Attempting to drive directly to the entrance in the pedestrianized Old Town; utilize designated public parking garages on the periphery instead.

Good to know

Typically closed on Mondays; always check for temporary closures during exhibition changeover periods.

Etiquette

Maintain a quiet volume; flash photography is generally prohibited to protect sensitive artworks.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1.5-2 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings, as the gallery is quieter and provides better conditions for viewing complex installations.
Address
Kunsthalle Würth, Lange Str. 35, 74523 Schwäbisch Hall
49.111, 9.733
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Details
Key exhibitsRotating temporary exhibitions featuring 20th-century and contemporary art masters

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1.5-2 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings, as the gallery is quieter and provides better conditions for viewing complex installations..

The internal glass staircase that offers layered views of the architecture and incoming natural light.

Close by you'll find Outdoor stage Grand Staircase, Johanniterkirche, Hällisch-Fränkisches Museum.