The foundation promotes visual arts, literature and music. Its main task is to research and scientifically document the influence that German Expressionism had on the further development of art in the 20th and 21st centuries.
In 2005, the foundation moved into the historically significant building at Warmbüchenstraße 16 in Hanover, the headquarters of the Kestnergesellschaft from 1948 to 1997. For decades, important impulses for the dissemination and reception of contemporary art in German-speaking countries had emanated from here. The Ahlers Pro Arte Foundation continued this tradition with exhibitions, lectures, readings and music evenings. In autumn 2016, the foundation moved its headquarters to Herford. This did not entail a change in the organisation's focus and objectives. In December 2016, the foundation introduced itself at its new location with two lecture events, and the first exhibition was opened in September 2017. Since then, the foundation has organised high-calibre exhibitions, lectures, music evenings and readings, to which renowned academics, curators and musicians from all over Germany have contributed.
The current events can be found on the website.
Accessibility:
In 2005, the foundation moved into the historically significant building at Warmbüchenstraße 16 in Hanover, the headquarters of the Kestnergesellschaft from 1948 to 1997. For decades, important impulses for the dissemination and reception of contemporary art in German-speaking countries had emanated from here. The Ahlers Pro Arte Foundation continued this tradition with exhibitions, lectures, readings and music evenings. In autumn 2016, the foundation moved its headquarters to Herford. This did not entail a change in the organisation's focus and objectives. In December 2016, the foundation introduced itself at its new location with two lecture events, and the first exhibition was opened in September 2017. Since then, the foundation has organised high-calibre exhibitions, lectures, music evenings and readings, to which renowned academics, curators and musicians from all over Germany have contributed.
The current events can be found on the website.
Accessibility:
The exhibition and visitor rooms are located on the ground floor.
Disabled WCs are available on the ground floor.
Access is possible via a lift for wheelchair users.
Good to know
Openings
During ongoing exhibitions:
Thursday to Sunday, 11 - 18 h
Please refer to the website for opening hours on public holidays.
Thursday to Sunday, 11 - 18 h
Please refer to the website for opening hours on public holidays.
Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Price info
Price adult: €8.00
Price child: Free entry
Price reduced: €5.00
8 € (Reduced and groups of 8 persons or more: 5 €)
Free of charge (on presentation of the relevant ID):
Children and young people up to the age of 16 accompanied by their parents, tour guides from the city of Herford.
Combined ticket Ahlers Pro Arte Foundation / Marta Herford (day ticket, no further discount): €15
Guided tours:
Participation in regular guided tours:
Admission price (€ 8) plus € 3
Group tours during regular opening hours:
Reduced admission price (€ 5) plus € 70
Guided group tours outside regular opening hours:
Reduced admission price (€5) plus €140
Information on reduced prices: Reduction (on presentation of the relevant ID):
Job seekers, young people (up to the age of 18), students and trainees (up to the age of 27), art historians, journalists, people with a disability (from GdB 50) and holders of the NRW volunteer card.
Job seekers, young people (up to the age of 18), students and trainees (up to the age of 27), art historians, journalists, people with a disability (from GdB 50) and holders of the NRW volunteer card.
General Information
Parking Available
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Payment Options
American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Mastercard, PayPal, Visa
Directions & Parking facilities
Please follow the signs to "Marta", as the building is located in the immediate vicinity of the Marta Art Museum.
Herford is an IC/ICE train station.
The walk to the museum is only approx. 3 minutes (approx. 300 m): From the station forecourt, follow Fürstenaustraße to the left and continue straight ahead on Goebenstraße.
You are welcome to use the parking garage at the Elsbach-Haus, also indicated on the signs as "Marta-Areal". It is located in the immediate vicinity.
Herford is an IC/ICE train station.
The walk to the museum is only approx. 3 minutes (approx. 300 m): From the station forecourt, follow Fürstenaustraße to the left and continue straight ahead on Goebenstraße.
You are welcome to use the parking garage at the Elsbach-Haus, also indicated on the signs as "Marta-Areal". It is located in the immediate vicinity.
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