How long does the exhibition run?

The special exhibition runs from 23.05.2026 to 04.10.2026.

How much does admission cost?

The regular museum admission is 6 euros. For many reduced groups, it costs 5 euros, and children and teenagers up to 18 years old are free.

Are there tours for the exhibition?

Yes. There are art-historical tours as well as a literary tour with Florian L. Arnold. Registration is required two days in advance.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The museum is easily accessible. According to visitor information, there is an elevator, barrier-free pathways from the train station, and designated parking for people with disabilities.

Can you plan your visit using public transport?

Yes. The museum is located near the Neu-Ulm train station. Additionally, lines 5 go to Petrusplatz and 7 to Schützenstraße.

Are there special offers for families or groups?

Yes. The museum offers both an art museum and a children's museum under one roof, as well as accompanying educational formats and workshops.

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love

Name: Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love
Start: 2026-07-29T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-05T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Edwin Scharff Museum / Kunstmuseum

Ernst Barlach in Neu-Ulm: An exhibition about love, closeness, and inner truthfulness

Starting from 23.05.2026, the public will encounter a special exhibition at the Edwin Scharff Museum that showcases Ernst Barlach as a sculptor, draftsman, and author from a particularly poetic perspective. Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love does not highlight the familiar icon of Expressionism, but rather an existential theme that runs through his work: love as a fundamental human force, as longing, empathy, and spiritual connection. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/en/))

An art-historical perspective on Barlach's expressive language

Barlach is one of the most significant voices of German modernity. His sculpture, graphics, and literature condense the image of humanity of Expressionism into a quiet, often concentrated language of forms. The museum points out that the theme of love occupied him throughout his life, both privately and in his plastic and graphic works. This connection of physical presence and inner tension gives the exhibition a special depth. ([ernst-barlach.de](https://www.ernst-barlach.de/en/the-artist?utm_source=openai))

Love beyond the cliché

The presentation does not show love as a sentimental motif but as a multifaceted experience. Barlach understood it as a fundamental human emotion that goes beyond the relationship of a conventional couple. Thus, the exhibition opens an expanded view of religious, literary, and psychological dimensions of his art. Those who engage with the works experience an exhibition that intertwines closeness, vulnerability, and spiritual greatness. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/en/))

Tours, workshops, and cultural education

The exhibition includes art-historical guided tours, a literary tour with Florian L. Arnold, and a workshop on calligraphy. The accompanying programs convincingly combine museum education, aesthetic experience, and cultural education. Particularly appealing is the literary approach that puts Barlach's own texts and expressionist contemporaries in dialogue about longing, empathy, and truthfulness. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))

Atmosphere in the Edwin Scharff Museum

The Edwin Scharff Museum is centrally located at Petrusplatz in Neu-Ulm and combines an art museum and a children's museum under one roof. The location is easily accessible, barrier-free, and equipped with a museum café, shop, and media stations designed for a versatile visit. The exhibition hall promises a calm, concentrated setting for sculpture, drawing, and text. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/besuch/))

Conclusion

Ernst Barlach. Facets of Love promises an art experience of great quiet intensity. Those who appreciate modern sculpture, expressionist graphics, and art-historical depth will find an inspiring access to Barlach's work and one of art's great questions: How does love express itself in form, line, and space? The visit is definitely worthwhile live in Neu-Ulm. ([edwinscharffmuseum.de](https://edwinscharffmuseum.de/exhibition/ernstbarlach/))