Since 2016, the Haus der Graphischen Sammlung has housed the collections of the Augustinermuseum and the Museum für Neue Kunst. The slender facade of the building, which blends harmoniously into the streetscape of Salzstrasse, conceals a modern structure that combines all the essential functional spaces under one roof, thus meeting the requirements of the fragile artefacts. In addition to the restoration workshop and the curators' offices, there are three storage rooms where 90,000 drawings, prints and photographs are kept at optimum humidity and temperature.
The museum not only conserves graphic works but also exhibits them. At the heart of the building, the Kleinodientreppe leads to the exhibition room, which is used by the Museen Freiburg for two or three cabinet exhibitions a year.
If a visitor is specifically interested in a particular item from the collections, they can make an appointment to have it displayed in a specially equipped room. Further information on the objects in the Digital Collection is available online.
Please note
With the third phase of construction at the Augustinermuseum nearing completion, the Haus der Graphischen Sammlung will be taking a break from exhibitions until June 2026 – but thanks to the new Extrablatt event format, graphic arts fans won't have to go without their art fix. Once a month, staff from the Augustinermuseum and the Museum für Neue Kunst will open portfolios containing drawings and prints, presenting visitors with works that would otherwise remain hidden in storage. Tickets and an overview of all dates are available in the online shop. The event will be held in German language.