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Workshops and guided tours in English and other languages

Tours for adults
Joseph Beuys, Block Beuys, Raum 5 © Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, 2023

Highlight Tour

Visit selected objects in the various parts of the museum and gain an overview of the collections. This tour is also available in French and Italian.

Prices & further information

80 Euros per group plus admission fees

Admission: 6 Euros per visitor (18+ years), group tariff (10 persons and more): 4 Euros per visitor

Max. 25 participants

Duration: approx. 90 min.

Registration preferably three weeks in advance of the visit

Third-party tours are not permitted.

Consultancy only:

E-mail: vermittlung@hlmd.de

Telephone: +49 (0) 6151 3601-311 Tuesday, Friday 10 am – 12 pm, Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

Thematic Tours

Various of our tours are available in English, some even in French and Italian. Discover the fossils from the Messel Pit near Darmstadt, admire the Art in the Picture Gallery, learn about Art Nouveau or the prehistoric past of the region.

Prices & further information

80 Euros per group plus admission fees

Admission: 6 Euros per visitor (18+ years), group tariff (10 persons and more): 4 Euros per visitor

Max. 25 participants

Duration: approx. 90 min.

Registration preferably three weeks in advance of the visit

Third-party tours are not permitted.

Consultancy only:

E-mail: vermittlung@hlmd.de

Telephone: +49 (0) 6151 3601-311 Tuesday, Friday 10 am – 12 pm, Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

Courses and Workshops

Werkstatt Zeichnen III and IV

These courses are held in German but the instructor can give advice and assistence in English.

Both beginners and advanced students will find help in developing their drawing skills. Under expert guidance participants approach the museum's originals. They will learn various drawing techniques—from suitable image composition to the correct use of hatching.

Prices & Further Information

80 Euros per participant, concessions: 60 Euros per participant Concessionary prices for apprentices, students and job-seekers upon provision of documentary evidence

Max. 15 participants per course

Instructor: Dipl.-Designer and artist Gudrun Cornford

10 sessions per quarter: Werkstatt Zeichnen III: Wednesdays, 5 pm – 6.30 pm 4th quarter 27.09., 04.10., 11.10., 18.10., 01.11., 08.11., 15.11., 29.11., 06.12., 13.12.2023 1st quarter (registration starts on 08.11.2023) 17.01., 24.01., 31.01., 07.02., 14.02., 21.02., 28.02., 06.03., 13.03., 20.03.2024 Werkstatt Zeichnen IV: Thursdays, 10.15 am – 11.45 am 4th quarter 28.09., 05.10., 12.10., 19.10., 02.11., 09.11., 16.11., 23.11., 30.11., 07.12.2023 1st quater (registration starts on 08.11.2023) 18.01., 25.01., 01.02., 08.02., 15.02., 22.02., 29.02., 07.03., 14.03., 21.03.2024

Please bring: A3 sketch pad (heavy paper), pencil 3B, kneadable eraser, eraser and sharpener


Consultancy only:

E-mail: vermittlung@hlmd.de

Telephone: +49 (0) 6151 3601-311 Tuesday, Friday 10 am – 12 pm, Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

Anorld Böcklin, Venus Anadyomene, 1869. Leihgabe der Bundesrepublik Deutschland als Dauerleihgabe im Hessischen Landesmuseum Darmstadt. Dieses Objekt stammt aus ehemaligem Reichsbesitz. Zur Herkunftsermittlung siehe www.kunstverwaltung.bund.de.

These courses are held in German but the instructor can give advice and assistence in English.

Werkstatt Zeichnen I (11 – 14 years)

Anyone who enjoys drawing with a pencil is welcome. Precise perception is schooled on suitable objects from the museum. Under expert guidance and by various methods participants are introduced to the basics of drawing.


Werkstatt Zeichnen II (15 – 18 years)

Aimed at those interested in developing their drawing skills this course provides individual support in drawing selected objects from the museum. Thus training, among other things, the interplay of perception and constructive thinking.

Prices & further information

60 Euros per participant

Max. 15 participants per course

Instructor: Dipl.-Designer and artist Gudrun Cornford

10 sessions per quarter: Werkstatt Zeichnen I: Saturdays, 11.15 am – 12.45 pm 4th quarter 30.09., 07.10., 14.10., 21.10., 04.11., 11.11., 18.11., 25.11., 02.12., 09.12.2023 1st quarter (registration starts on 08.11.2023) 20.01., 27.01., 03.02., 10.02., 17.02., 24.02., 02.03., 09.03., 16.03., 23.03.2024 Werkstatt Zeichnen II: Saturdays, 1 pm – 2.30 pm 4th quarter: 30.09., 07.10., 14.10., 21.10., 04.11., 11.11., 18.11., 25.11., 02.12., 09.12.2023 1st quarter (registration starts on 08.11.2023) 20.01., 27.01., 03.02., 10.02., 17.02., 24.02., 02.03., 09.03., 16.03., 23.03.2024

Please bring: A3 sketch pad (heavy paper), pencil 3B, kneadable eraser, eraser and sharpener


Consultancy only:

E-mail: vermittlung@hlmd.de

Telephone: +49 (0) 6151 3601-311 Tuesday, Friday 10 am – 12 pm, Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

This course is held in German but the instructor can give advice and assistence in English.

Malstudio

This course introduces the participants to the classical design aspects of colour, form and composition. They study their implementation in the works of the Old and New Masters on display. Inspiration for the participant's own paintings derives from the permanent and special exhibitions. The paintings are created in the museum's own workshop.

Prices & further information

140 Euros per participant all materials included, concessions: 120 Euros per participant Concessionary prices for apprentices, students and job-seekers upon provision of documentary evidence

Max. 15 participants

Instructor: Dipl.-Ing. and artist Regina Basaran

8 sessions per quarter: Wednesdays, 6 pm – 7.45 pm 4th quarter 11.10., 18.10., 08.11., 15.11., 22.11., 29.11., 06.12., 13.12.2023 1st quarter (registration starts on 08.11.2023) 24.01., 31.01., 07.02., 14.02., 21.02., 28.02., 06.03., 13.03.2024


Consultancy only:

E-mail: vermittlung@hlmd.de

Telephone: +49 (0) 6151 3601-311 Tuesday, Friday 10 am – 12 pm, Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

Tours for pupils

Get to Know the Landesmuseum

This entertaining tour presents the museum as a treasure trove of natural, historical and artisctic rareties and curiosities. These include weapons, skeletons, mummies, gold and precious stones.

Additionally questions about the function of a museum are being answered. Who works at a museum? Who decides what is exhibited and worth collecting? What role do values and security play? What makes a museum different from other places?

This tour is especially suited for school trips, excursions and student exchange groups with little time.

Languages: The tour is available in German, English, Italian and French.

Prices & further information

For all public educational institutions: Tours: 55 Euro per group, in German: 45 Euros per group

Free admission for all public educational institutions (primary school, secondary school, sixth form colleges, further education colleges, tertiary colleges etc.)

Max. 25 pupils plus two teachers

Duration: approx. 60 minutes

Registration preferably three weeks in advance of the visit

Admission is charged for additional (i.e. more than two) teachers. Teachers are responsible for supervision during the event.


Consultancy only:

E-mail: vermittlung@hlmd.de

Telephone: +49 (0) 6151 3601-311 Tuesday, Friday 10 am – 12 pm, Wednesday 2 pm – 4 pm

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