Weserburg Museum für Moderne Kunst

Bremen City


Situated on an island in the Weser River across from the Schlachte promenade, this museum showcases works by German and international artists from private collections. Changing, hot-off-the-press exhibitions over five floors feature painting, sculpture, photography and video art.

Transportation

  • tram: 1, 2, 3 to Am Brill

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