Modern Art in a Volkswagen Town

At a Glance

Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg opened May 1994 in a purpose-built Peter Schweger building funded by the Volkswagen Foundation. Famous for its 1,600 m² column-free hall — Europe's largest.

Industrial Scale

Olafur Eliasson's Weather Project was first shown here in 2003 before Tate Modern. Jeff Koons, Richter, Kusama, Hirst have had major German retrospectives here.

Highlights

• Column-free hall — 1,600 m².
• Art & Life rotating permanent display.
• Young Collectors Circle for emerging German artists.
• Outdoor sculpture garden with Serra.

Visiting Tips

5-min walk from Wolfsburg Hbf; 1h from Berlin. €12. 2 hours. Closed Mondays. Pair with Phaeno Science Center by Zaha Hadid.