Museum Frieder Burda

Set in the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden, the Museum Frieder Burda is one of Germany’s most celebrated museums of modern and contemporary art. Surrounded by the trees of the famous Lichtentaler Allee park, the museum is instantly recognizable by its striking white building designed by acclaimed American architect Richard Meier. Opened in 2004, the light-filled structure has become a landmark in its own right and is often described as a jewel of modern architecture. The museum was founded to house the private collection of art collector Frieder Burda, whose passion for modern art resulted in one of Germany’s most important private collections. Today, the collection contains around 1,000 works, focusing on German Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, post-war European art, and contemporary painting. Visitors can encounter masterpieces by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Georg Baselitz, Max Beckmann, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Jackson Pollock, and many others. One of the museum’s greatest attractions is its combination of permanent collection highlights and prestigious temporary exhibitions. These regularly bring internationally renowned artworks to Baden-Baden, ensuring that every visit offers something different.