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Märkisches Museum in Witten
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Address
Märkisches Museum in Witten
Husemannstraße 12
58452 Witten
Telephone: +49 2302 / 5812550
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The Märkisches Museum in Witten presents an impressive collection focused on Informel and Expressionism. Works by artists such as Karl Fred Dahmen, Karl Otto Götz, and Emil Schumacher illustrate the diversity of Informel art, which is characterized by abstraction and the absence of geometric forms. The spontaneous creative process and the emphasis on material and color take center stage. The collection is complemented by significant Expressionist works by Max Pechstein, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, and Christian Rohlfs, who have shaped the Westphalian art scene.
The museum also offers insights into the development of abstraction in modern art, with works by Josef Albers and the Düsseldorf-based ZERO group. Surrealist tendencies of the postwar period and figurative painting of Critical Realism from the 1960s and 1970s are also represented. The temporary exhibitions focus on contemporary art and expand the museum’s scope to include photography, video art, and installation art. Since 2016, the museum has been part of the Kulturforum Witten and offers a space for relaxation and cultural events in its reading café.
The museum also offers insights into the development of abstraction in modern art, with works by Josef Albers and the Düsseldorf-based ZERO group. Surrealist tendencies of the postwar period and figurative painting of Critical Realism from the 1960s and 1970s are also represented. The temporary exhibitions focus on contemporary art and expand the museum’s scope to include photography, video art, and installation art. Since 2016, the museum has been part of the Kulturforum Witten and offers a space for relaxation and cultural events in its reading café.
Main opening times:
| Day | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 | 18:00 |
Directions
By public transportation: The "Saalbau" bus stop is located near the museum. You can easily reach us by taking bus lines 320, 375, 376, or NE18—it’s just a few minutes’ walk from there. The “Husemannstraße” stop for bus lines 320, 375, 378, and 379 is also just a 4-minute walk from the Märkisches Museum. Witten Central Station, with connections to cities such as Bochum, Dortmund, Essen, and Hagen, is only about a 10-minute walk from the museum. By car: The Märkisches Museum Witten is centrally located on the outskirts of downtown. If you’re coming from outside the city, you can reach us via the A43 or A44 highways. Using the route planner provided, you can easily calculate your route to the museum by car. Parking: Free visitor parking is available behind the Märkisches Museum. Additional parking spaces are available at the Saalbau/Haus Witten parking lot. The museum is about a 5-minute walk from there. Access is via Bergerstraße / Saalbauvorplatz.