The Kunsthalle Bremen is one of the oldest and most beautiful museums in Europe. Founded in 1823, the Kunstverein in Bremen is still the private sponsor of the Kunsthalle Bremen—a unique feature in the German museum landscape. More than 10,000 members testify to its deep roots in the city and the region.

Under the title Remix, the Kunsthalle presents a varied overview of 700 years of art history: from the Italian Renaissance to the Dürer period and Dutch Golden Age painting, the exhibition spans the arc to contemporary art with works such as “Pixelwald Wisera” by Pipilotti Rist. Historical works encounter contemporary pieces, well-known artists meet unknown ones, and regionally and internationally significant works enter into a stimulating dialogue. Thematic rooms focus on faith, war, nature, world trade, colonialism, and globalization—questions that have long preoccupied people. Artworks from six centuries reflect their unbroken relevance today.

A special focus is on French and German Impressionist painting. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Kunsthalle Bremen was one of the first German museums to champion the painting of Manet, Monet, and van Gogh, and also acquired numerous works by Liebermann, Corinth, and Slevogt.

Outstanding works from the Worpswede artists' colony are just as strongly represented here as an excellent collection of paintings by Paula Modersohn-Becker. Other highlights include classical modernism with expressionism and Max Beckmann.

The collection extends to the present day with impressive examples of Informel and the Zero movement. Media art plays a special role here: the Kunsthalle Bremen is known for its fascinating installations by John Cage, Nam June Paik, and James Turrell. The Kupferstichkabinett (copper engraving cabinet) is an atmospheric Art Nouveau room. With over 200,000 hand drawings and prints, it houses one of the largest and most important collections in Europe. It covers the entire spectrum of art on paper: from Dürer's watercolors and Baroque drawings to extensive collections by Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, computer graphics, and Japanese woodcuts.

The Kunsthalle offers a varied program of exhibitions, in particular spectacular and highly acclaimed special exhibitions dedicated to important artists from Impressionism to the latest art production.