Museums
The newly opened Max Ernst Museum tells us about someone who went forth to flutter the dovecotes. The museum, dedicated to the renowned painter, graphic artist, sculptor and poet Max Ernst who was born in Brühl in 1891, opened its doors recently no more than a few steps away from Schloss Augustusburg. For the first time ever, a complete survey of his multi-faceted oeuvre is presented IN one place, tracing back the life of this ingenious 20th century artist.
Another museum in Brühl, the Steuermuseum (Tax Museum) informs about oddities such as "window taxes".
Among other things, the Museum für Alltagsgeschichte (Museum of the History of Everyday Life) offers exciting insights into the social and cultural history of the citizens living in the shadow of the palace, and the BrühlerKeramikMuseum (Pottery Museum) with its selected exhibits invites us to take a trip back in time.
Among other things, the Museum für Alltagsgeschichte (Museum of the History of Everyday Life) offers exciting insights into the social and cultural history of the citizens living in the shadow of the palace, and the BrühlerKeramikMuseum (Pottery Museum) with its selected exhibits invites us to take a trip back in time.
- Max Ernst Museum
For the first time, the work of the great Dadaist and Surrealist Max Ernst (1891-1976) can be seen under a single roof. The wealth of works shown has not been seen before: you will find over 60 sculptures from the artist's private collection and a large part of his graphic oeuvre. Highlight of the museum are the 36 so-called D-Paintings - birthday presents from Ernst to his wife, Dorothea Tanning, showing his love for her and given every year. - Keramikmuseum (Alte Stellmacherei)
The medieval production of domestic pottery is regarded as one of the greatest assets of Brühl. From the 7th century until 1530 the earthenwares were much sought after trading goods throughout all of Europe. Visit the ceramic museum with its historic shop, where replicas of medieval originals are made as well as modern ceramics. (in german only) - Museum für Alltagsgeschichte
Located in one of the oldest buildings in Brühl the historian and artist Günter Krüger presents his unique collection of objects of "everyday life" - focussing on cultural and social life from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. (in german only) - Taxes Museum
Did you know, how Egyptian Pharaohs used to raise their taxes? Have you ever heard about a "window tax"? Visit this unique museum with its collection of 5000 years of fiscal history and you will see, how inventive governments are when they are after your money. (in german only) - Museumsbahnhof Brühl - Vochem
Since 1982 the "Koeln-Bonner-Eisenbahn-Freunde" have collected 30 original trains. All trains are from the Rhineland. The open-air Museum has five rail busses on display as well as the legendary freight-train locomotive "E3" and known as "the Crocodile". The railway club can arrange and undertake day-trips for social groups, who are interested in an excursion with a historic rail bus. (in german only) - Schloss Augustusburg
The architect Balthasar Neumann first visited Brühl in 1740, in the following years he stayed for longer duration to plan the staircase. Later the completion was taken over by the court architect Michael Leveilly and his excellent team. - Schloss Falkenlust
A straight avenue leads through the park of the residential palace Augustusburg to the hunting lodge Falkenlust. The foundation-stone was laid by Clemens August on the 16. July 1729.
