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Museum Villa Stuck Reopens After Renovation with New Franz von Stuck Painting

institutional · 2026-05-15

Museum Villa Stuck in Munich reopens on May 14, 2026, following the completion of its second-phase technical renovation. The fully refurbished artist's residence and a new cafe will debut in time for the VARIOUS OTHERS art festival. All museum areas are now accessible with a refreshed appearance. To celebrate, the museum presents a diverse exhibition program. Additionally, the foundation Verein zur Förderung der Stiftung Villa Stuck e. V. has donated a previously unknown painting by Franz von Stuck, Portrait of a Lady à la Japonaise, from the collection of his student Max Ackermann. The work returns to its place of origin, closing a collection gap and offering new insights into Stuck's Symbolist world.

Key facts

  • Museum Villa Stuck reopens on May 14, 2026.
  • Second-phase technical renovation completed.
  • New cafe opens.
  • Reopening coincides with VARIOUS OTHERS art festival.
  • All museum areas accessible with fresh look.
  • Diverse exhibition program marks reopening.
  • Foundation Verein zur Förderung der Stiftung Villa Stuck e. V. donated a new painting.
  • Painting is Franz von Stuck's Portrait of a Lady à la Japonaise from Max Ackermann's collection.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Museum Villa Stuck
  • Verein zur Förderung der Stiftung Villa Stuck e. V.
  • VARIOUS OTHERS

Locations

  • Munich
  • Germany

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