It holds one of the few existing works by Jan Vermeer, titled 'A Woman with a Wine Glass'.
The museum's graphic collection contains original sketches and prints by Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt.
The institution was originally founded as a 'Cabinet of Curiosities' before transitioning into a public museum.
The building was designed specifically as a museum, a rare architectural feature for the late 19th century in Germany.
The collection includes a unique hoard of late medieval and early modern bronze figurines.
The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is one of the oldest public museums in Germany, founded in 1754 by Duke Karl I of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel. It houses a globally significant collection of Old Master paintings, including works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Cranach. The museum features a substantial collection of graphic art, with approximately 100,000 prints and 10,000 drawings in its inventory. The current building, designed by Oskar Sommer in the Italian Renaissance revival style, opened in 1887. The collection focuses on the art of the 15th to 18th centuries, specifically Dutch and Flemish Baroque. It also holds extensive decorative arts, including European faience, ivory carvings, and bronze sculptures. The museum underwent a major renovation and structural modernization completed in 2016. It serves as a central pillar of the cultural heritage of the former Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
The central staircase and the grand foyer area beneath the skylight dome.
Prioritize the Dutch cabinet paintings, as they represent the most internationally significant portion of the collection.
Check the digital catalog for specific rotating graphic arts displays before your visit, as these change frequently due to light sensitivity.
Utilize the audio guide to better understand the provenance of the ducal collection.
Do not rush through the lower floor displays, as the decorative arts and ivory cabinets are often overlooked by visitors heading straight to the paintings.
Closed on Mondays.
Large bags and backpacks must be stored in provided lockers; photography is permitted for private use without flash.
