Questions and answers
Here, you will find the most important information on our visitors’ frequently asked questions about our services – sorted by keyword.
Audio guides
Accompanying the exhibition "Lyonel Feininger. Meister der Moderne" there is an audio guide in German and English. An audio guide is also available for the special exhibition, in German. It can be borrowed at the ticket office and used with your own headphones. If you do not have your own headphones, you can purchase some at the ticket office.
Barrier-free access
The Museum Lyonel Feininger itself is wheelchair-accessible and about 500 m from the parking areas. The path is mainly cobbled or with sett paving. The entrance doors to the gallery do not open automatically. Inside the building, our exhibition rooms are accessible via a lift. Seating is available in the exhibition areas. Mobile folding chairs are also available when going around the museum. There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet on the ground floor. A lift can be used to access our studio.
We will be happy to adapt the museum's educational content to your group’s needs. Simply get in touch with us!
Your find more information here (only in german)
Feedback
We always have an open ear for your ideas, requests, suggestions and, of course, praise.
Let us know what you think at the following e-mail address:
museum-feininger@kulturstiftung-st.de
Photography and filming in the museum
Photography – for private, non-commercial purposes only – is permitted in the permanent exhibition without a flash, tripod or selfie stick, as long as the artworks are kept safe and the photographer maintains a distance of least 50 cm and treats other visitors with consideration. This permission does not apply to third-party rights. Permission is required to photograph or share images of content protected by copyright or personal rights.
Individual works which may not be photographed or filmed on the instructions of the owner or author are labelled accordingly.
Photography and filming may be prohibited in special exhibitions. Our staff will be happy to inform you.
Guided tours
Would your group like to book a guided tour of the permanent exhibition on Lyonel Feininger and/or the current special exhibition?
Please book here:
- T: +49 3946 689593-80
- F: +49 3946 689593-824
- museum-feininger@kulturstiftung-st.de
Cloakroom & lockers
For insurance reasons, no rucksacks of any size, or large bags may be taken into the exhibition rooms.
Lockers are available near the entrance to safely store your items of clothing and bags. They are free to use, but some lockers require a 1-euro piece which is returned to you after their use. Bulky items of all kinds must be handed in, such as umbrellas, rucksacks and bags larger than DIN A3 (approx. 40 x 30 cm).
No liability is assumed for the cloakroom and the contents of the lockers.
Vouchers
Our vouchers are available at the museum ticket office or via a bank transfer. They can be used for products in the gallery shop, exhibition tickets or museum-run events such as guided tours, workshops and presentations.
The vouchers are valid for two years,
cannot be paid out in cash
and are delivered on receipt of payment.
Please order the voucher of your choice here:
museum-feininger@kulturstiftung-st.de
Museum café
A small selection of cold and hot drinks can be purchased at the museum ticket office. There are plenty of cafés and restaurants near the Museum Lyonel Feininger.
Food and drinks you have brought with you may not be eaten in the exhibition rooms.
Parking
The Museum Lyonel Feininger does not have a special parking area. When you visit, please use the free public parking spaces nearby, for example at the Carl Ritter or Schlosspark car parks.
Press and public relations
The latest press releases on exhibitions and events at the Museum Lyonel Feininger can be found in the “Media”section.
Press contact person
- Annette Jürgens-Schlegel
- Project assistant, collection & public relations
- T: +49 3946 689 5938-29
- F: +49 3946 689 5938-24
- annette.juergens-schlegel@kulturstiftung-st.de
Animals in the museum
Dogs and other animals may only accompany visitors to the courtyard area, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs; these are also admitted to the museum as long as the museum rules are followed. Dogs must be kept under control in line with regulations and placed such that all entrances and exits can be used without hindrance.
Venue hire
Studio in the side wing
up to 25 people
150 euros a day + 150 euros operating costs
Seminar room at Schlossberg 11
up to 30 people
150 euros a day + 150 euros operating costs
Would you like to book the studio in the side wing or the seminar room at Schlossberg 11 for your event?
- Contact us at:
- T: +49 3946 689593-80
- F: +49 3946 689593-824
- museum-feininger@kulturstiftung-st.de