Since it first opened in 1879 the Herzogliches Museum in Gotha has had an eventful history.

During his retirement Peter Daetz, together with his wife Marlene, came up with the idea of opening an international centre for wood-carved sculpture in Lichtenstein, a small town near Chemnitz .

The Saarland Museum in Saarbrücken covers a broad span of history from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The distinctive architecture of the MARTa Herford museum in Bielefeld embodies the gallery's innovative philosophy and its international focus.

Hombroich Museum Island in Neuss is a place of unspoilt nature and pure artistic pleasure.

Wolfsburg Art Museum is a vibrant and dynamic centre showcasing modern and contemporary art.

The Gallery of Old & New Masters in Schwerin is home to Germany's most comprehensive collection of 17th and 18th century Dutch paintings.