Highlighted!: Discover 19th-Century Female Artists in Freiburg

Rediscovering 19th-Century Female Artists at the Augustinermuseum

The guided tour Highlighted! invites you to a special discovery experience at the Augustinermuseum Freiburg on October 3, 2026. The focus is on the presentation "Highlighted – Female Artists in the 19th Century" in the attic of the museum. Amidst paintings, biographies, and historical contexts, it becomes visible how female artists in the 19th century worked with artistic skill and under societal hurdles.

Art History from a New Perspective

During the one-hour city and museum tour, participants explore selected works by female painters from the collection. The expert guidance focuses on their individual life paths, their educational opportunities, and the motives of their art. This creates an impressive picture of an era when women had limited access to art academies and renowned exhibitions.

Biographies, Works, and Cultural Heritage

The presentation introduces, among others, Alexandra Berckholtz, Ida Maier, Marie Dürr-Grossmann, and Frieda Roman. Their paintings tell stories of talent, perseverance, and creative self-assertion. Many works reflect social and structural barriers that hindered female artists' professional advancement. The tour combines art historical expertise with vivid insights into the local collection history of the Augustinermuseum.

Atmosphere in the Historic Augustinermuseum

In the attic of the Augustinermuseum, historical architecture, sacred spatial effects, and carefully presented artworks meet. The calm museum atmosphere provides the perfect setting to perceive details in the paintings and discover hidden stories behind the female artists. The Augustinermuseum is centrally located at Augustinerplatz and is one of Freiburg's significant cultural hotspots.

Well-Planned and Weather-Independent

The tour begins at 3:00 PM and lasts until 4:00 PM. Meeting point is in the attic of the museum. The Augustinermuseum is accessible regardless of weather and is barrier-free according to DIN 18040. The event ticket costs 2.50 euros; additionally, the museum entrance fee is 12 euros, reduced 8 euros. Admission is free for visitors under 27 years and certain holders of entitlement and museum passes.

Conclusion

This tour opens the perspective for female artists whose works and life achievements have long been in the shadows. Those who wish to culturally discover Freiburg, deepen their knowledge of art history, and learn about an important chapter of cultural heritage will experience an informative and inspiring hour at the museum. Mark the date now and bring the 19th-century female artists into the light at the Augustinermuseum.

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Sources:

• Guided Tour: Highlighted! – visit.freiburg.de
• Highlighted: Female Artists in the 19th Century – Freiburg Museums
• Special Exhibition and Tour Information – Freiburg Museums
• Event Calendar of the City of Freiburg