When does the tour From Monastery to Museum take place?

The tour takes place on Friday, 2nd October 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Where does the event start?

The meeting point is the foyer at the House of Graphic Collection at Salzstraße 32/34 in Freiburg.

How much does participation cost?

The regular admission costs 12 euros, the reduced admission 8 euros.

What topics does the tour cover?

The tour covers the history of today's museum spaces, their previous uses, architectural features, and the future of the museum in exchange with urban society.

Is the Augustinermuseum wheelchair accessible?

The Augustinermuseum is wheelchair accessible via an elevator and has a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Discover Freiburg's Augustinermuseum: A Tour Through History and Change

Name: Tour: From Monastery to Museum
Start: 2026-10-02T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Augustinermuseum

From Monastery to Museum: A Journey Through Freiburg's Augustinermuseum

How does a medieval monastery become a modern museum? In this special tour at the Augustinermuseum, visitors experience the turbulent history of today's museum spaces and discover how historical architecture, cultural heritage, and contemporary museum work are connected.

Monastery, Theater, Potato Warehouse – Museum

The tour in the exhibition Future (T)Rooms – Museum in Transition opens up the perspective on the varied uses of the building complex. The historic rooms of the former Augustinian monastery tell stories of religious life, cultural changes, and various interim uses. Once a monastery, later a theater and potato warehouse, they now house significant art and cultural treasures.

Historic Rooms and New Perspectives

Exhibition curator Angelika Zinsmaier vividly explains how the rooms have changed over time and what role the museum can play in the future. Local history becomes directly experienceable: architecture, spatial effects, and exhibition design combine to create a lively discovery experience.

Museum Finds City

In the FREI_Space, participants learn about the results of the project Museum Finds City. Students from the University of Freiburg demonstrate how museums, in collaboration with urban society, develop new paths and promote cultural participation. The tour thus combines historical insights with current questions about the future of the museum.

An Informative Walk in the Heart of Freiburg

The walk starts in the foyer of the House of Graphic Collection on Salzstraße and leads into the special atmosphere of the Augustinermuseum at Augustinerplatz. The event is aimed at everyone who wants to learn about Freiburg's architectural history, museum culture, and cultural heritage from a new perspective. The museum is accessible without barriers and has wheelchair-accessible entrances with an elevator as well as a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Conclusion

This tour makes visible how closely architecture, urban history, and social change are interconnected. Anyone who wants to experience Freiburg's Augustinermuseum not just as an exhibition space but as a historical living and cultural space will discover exciting connections and new perspectives here. Secure your entry and join the exhibition curator on this special journey through time.