When does the art historical tour take place?

The tour takes place on 14.06.2026 at the Edwin Scharff Museum in Neu-Ulm.

How much does the visit cost?

The tour is included with the museum admission. The regular admission is 6 Euros, reduced 5 Euros. Admission is free on Wednesdays.

Do I need to register for the tour?

Yes, registration is required up to two days in advance at esm-buchungen@post.neu-ulm.de.

Is the Edwin Scharff Museum accessible for disabled visitors?

Yes, the museum is accessible via the main entrance. All rooms and floors are reachable by elevator.

How do I get to the museum?

The museum is located at Petrusplatz 4 in Neu-Ulm, near the train station. Lines 5 and 7 also stop nearby.

Are there any special guidelines for photos or visits?

The usual museum rules apply for the tour and museum visit. Specific photography guidelines can be found in the official visitor information from the museum.

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: An Exhibition About Love, Form, and Expression

Name: Art Historical Tour of the Special Exhibition Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
Start: 2026-06-14T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-14T02:00:00+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: A Walk Through the Many Faces of Love

The art historical tour of the special exhibition Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love at the Edwin Scharff Museum invites you to a profound examination of works. At its core is an artist who understood love not merely as a motif of romance but as an existential force between longing, care, temptation, and human closeness.

A Look at Ernst Barlach as a Sculptor, Draughtsman, and Author

Ernst Barlach is one of the defining voices of German Expressionism. His sculptures, drawings, and graphic works combine simplified forms with great emotional density. The tour thus not only provides access to individual works but also to an artistic stance where the human experience is central. The exhibition shows how closely intertwined Barlach's artistic language, literature, and spiritual questions are.

Love as a Theme of Modernity

The special exhibition focuses on a motif often associated with idealized images in art history, but here it appears much more nuanced. For Barlach, love encompasses not only romantic relationships but also maternal love, compassion, and love for one's neighbor. This broadening gives the presentation a special depth: between plastic condensation, graphic lines, and poetic language, an artistic experience is created that touches as much as it challenges.

Curating with Room for Perception and Education

The Edwin Scharff Museum is known as a place for art enthusiasts as well as for children and families. The combination of an art museum and a children's museum creates a vibrant exhibition atmosphere that takes cultural education seriously. The special exhibition is designed to convey not only art historical knowledge but also to open sensual accesses. Exhibits and accompanying texts gently introduce visitors to Barlach's thematic world.

The Museum as a Place for Close Examination

The Edwin Scharff Museum is located at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm and shows, in addition to changing special exhibitions, its permanent presentations on Edwin Scharff and Ernst Geitlinger. Those who visit the tour not only experience an exhibition but also a house that connects museum education, collection, and contemporary relevance. The barrier-free access, the museum café, and the central location make the visit additionally pleasant and practical.

Conclusion: An Exhibition for Everyone Who Wants to Not Just See Art but Understand It

The art historical tour of Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love offers a dense, inspiring approach to one of the most significant artists of Classical Modernity. Those interested in Expressionism, sculpture, drawing, and the great themes of human existence will find a visit of particular depth here. A detour to the Edwin Scharff Museum is definitely worth it, as this exhibition opens one's eyes to the power of art and the many shades of love.