Kunstmuseum Stuttgart

Why go

Its sharply defined cube makes a clear modern counterpoint to the palace square. The museum's identity also rests on a collection with a strong Otto Dix presence, alongside artists such as Willi Baumeister and Adolf Hölzel. Exhibition locations need checking before you build an art visit around it.

What to look for

• The museum’s glass cube stands at Kleiner Schlossplatz.
• The transparent outer shell contrasts with the limestone walls within.

The full story

The glass cube is only part of the Kunstmuseum's architectural story. Designed by Hascher and Jehle, the building places a clear geometric form beside Schlossplatz, while exhibition areas also extend into former tunnels. The visible landmark and the museum's full footprint are therefore quite different things. Its glass exterior and limestone walls create another contrast between the outer shell and the structure within. The collection predates the cube. Its roots lie in the city's former gallery and a gift made by Marchese Silvio della Valle di Casanova in 1924. Otto Dix became a particularly significant part of the collection, alongside artists including Willi Baumeister, Adolf Hölzel and Dieter Roth. That history explains why the museum matters beyond its distinctive building: the architecture houses an established civic collection, rather than being the collection's starting point.

Useful to know

• Check the museum's current exhibition venue before travelling; Kunstgebäude is a separate site.

Your next visit

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