Saarland Museum

About

The Moderne Galerie showcases 19th to 21st-century art, featuring works by Max Liebermann, Otto Dix, and contemporary artists like Franz Marc. Its sleek architecture and sculpture garden reflect modern curatorial sensibilities. The Alte Sammlung, housed in the Kreisständehaus near Saarbrücken Palace, focuses on 16th to 19th-century European painting, including landscapes and still lifes by Joos de Momper and Abraham Mignon. Meanwhile, the Museum in der Schlosskirche specializes in religious art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, notable for its baroque princely graves and stained glass by Georg Meistermann. Together, these venues form a cohesive narrative of Saarland’s artistic evolution, bridging medieval devotion, baroque grandeur, and modern expression. Managed by the Stiftung Saarländischer Kulturbesitz, the museum is a cornerstone of regional identity and cross-border cultural dialogue.

Saarbrücken Germany

Location

The Saarland Museum in Saarbrücken is spread across three main sites, with its Modern Gallery located at Bismarckstraße 11-15 in the city center, near the Saarland State Theatre on the opposite bank of the Saar River from the historic old town. The Museum in the Palace Church, specializing in religious art, is situated at Am Schlossberg 6, close to Saarbrücken Castle and Schlossplatz square, while the Old Collection is housed in the Kreisständehaus next to the palace. The areas surrounding these museum sites feature cultural landmarks, historic buildings, theaters, and charming cafes, all centrally located with easy access via public transportation. The neighborhood offers a blend of rich history, modern cultural life, and picturesque river views, making the Saarland Museum an integral part of Saarbrücken’s vibrant cityscape.