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WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF KUNST-GEBÄUDE STUTTGART
Here you can find all information in simple language:
- About your visit to the Kunst-Gebäude
- How to use our website
VISIT TO THE KUNST-GEBÄUDE STUTTGART
What is the Kunst-Gebäude?
The Kunst-Gebäude is an art museum.
The Kunst-Gebäude is very well-known.
The Kunst-Gebäude Stuttgart is hosting an exhibition called “The Cold Heart”.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
A long time ago, Wilhelm Hauff wrote a fairy tale. It’s about a man who wants more and more money. But because of this, he becomes lonely and unhappy. The exhibition shows:
- How money and wealth change people
- How the world changed because of industry
- What this still means for us today
WHAT CAN YOU SEE?
Many artists have created pictures and artworks. Some were made especially for this exhibition. The art is about:
- Who am I?
- Violence and how to become happy again
- Feelings
- Nature
WHEN AND WHERE?
Dates: April 18 to October 4, 2026
Location: Kunstgebäude, Am Schlossplatz 2, 70173 Stuttgart
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am – 8 pm
Monday: closed (except holidays)
Holidays: 11 am – 6 pm
IMPORTANT
The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is currently closed. But the exhibition is in the Kunst-Gebäude – a different building.
WHO IS PARTICIPATING?
Artists like: Kader Attia, Tracey Emin, Jenny Holzer, Rosemarie Trockel, and others.
IS THE KUNSTGEBÄUDE ACCESSIBLE?
Accessible means: without obstacles.
The Kunstgebäude is accessible.
We have 4 buildings:
- Alte Staats-Galerie
- Stirling-Bau
- Steib-Bau
- Kunst-Gebäude
The accessible entrance is on the terrace of the Stirling-Bau.
Accessible toilets are on the ground floor of the Stirling-Bau and the Alte Staats-Galerie.
If you have questions, our staff will be happy to help you.
WHAT ACCESSIBLE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE?
We offer tours for people with:
- Visual impairment – we describe the art in detail.
- Hearing impairment – the tour includes a sign language interpreter.
- Mobility impairment – we look at the art at a slow pace. There are comfortable chairs.
- Tours in simple language – the information is easy to understand. We look at 4 artworks together. We talk about the artworks. You can ask many questions.