When can I visit the exhibition on 27.03?

On Friday, 27.03.2026, the museum is open from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; the last entry will be regulated on-site.

What does admission cost?

The regular admission is €6; reduced €5. Children and teenagers up to 18 years have free admission. Please show evidence at the ticket counter.

How do I get there best?

Public transport lines 5 to Petrusplatz and 7 to Schützenstraße. By car, underground parking at Petrusplatz, access via Hermann-Köhl-Straße. The museum is within walking distance from Neu-Ulm train station.

Is there a cloakroom and lockers?

Yes, the cloakroom and lockers are located in the basement and are accessible by elevator.

Is the museum barrier-free?

Yes, access is barrier-free; all levels are accessible by elevator. Aids such as wheelchairs and walking aids are available.

Is there a café on-site?

Yes, the museum café at Petrusplatz offers drinks and light snacks; opening hours vary slightly, please check on-site.

Dance Becomes Art: Exhibition Ignites Neu-Ulm's Senses at Edwin Scharff Museum Experience Now

Name: Dance Your Life – Dance Yourself
Start: 2026-03-27T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-27T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum

When dance becomes art: Experience 'Dance Your Life – Dance Yourself'

The special exhibition at the Edwin Scharff Museum transforms your museum visit into a vibrant club experience for the senses: expressive movements, historical stage costumes and iconic imagery revive the dance floor atmosphere of the years 1918 to 1933. Here, beats pulse in the mind, light and shadow draw lines – and the crowd whispers in awe.

Introduction: Mary Wigman's Call for Freedom

Under the guiding motto of dancer Mary Wigman, the museum focuses on the highlights of artistic dance. Over 120 graphics, sculptures, masks, costumes, films, and photographs show how dance, art, and society energize each other – like a perfect music mix that lasts a whole night.

Sensory Impressions: Rhythm, Space, Resonance

Feel the energy: The curated flow guides you like a carefully constructed DJ set through epochs. Each station builds suspense – from minimalist lines to expressive explosions. The sound system of your imagination plays along; you can practically hear the rustling of costumes and the stamping of feet.

Expertise: Club Culture Meets Art History

The exhibition precisely contextualizes the avant-garde of expressionist dance. Technical details about stage designs, body lines, and choreography resemble a look into the booth of a master: Here, you understand how timing, accents, and dynamics can electrify an entire hall – then as now.

Location Vibes: Centrally Located, Easily Accessible

Petrusplatz 4 means a short distance, quick arrival, and more enjoyment time. Underground parking directly at the square, public transport lines 5 to Petrusplatz and 7 to Schützenstraße – arrive, check your coat, move freely. Barrier-free access, elevator, lockers, and a relaxed café complete the club experience museum.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: The exhibition leaves the scene cheering.

Instagram: 'These images dance in my head – can't wait to jump back in!'

Conclusion

What to expect: a lively journey through artistic dance – intense, emotional, close. Come by between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, dive into light, movement, and expression. Experience it live before the lights go out.