When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from March 5, 2027, to June 13, 2027, at the Hessian State Museum Darmstadt.

Where is the exhibition visible?

In the Great Hall of the Hessian State Museum Darmstadt, Friedensplatz 1, 64283 Darmstadt.

Is there barrier-free access?

Yes, the museum offers barrier-free parking, a barrier-free access via the museum shop, and elevators to the exhibition areas.

What are the opening hours for museum visits?

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday from 11 AM to 8 PM, and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Can I request guided tours or education services?

Yes, the visitor service can be reached through the museum's educational and mediation department; guided tours and visits for groups can also be requested there.

Are prices for this special exhibition known?

No individual ticket price for the special exhibition was verified in the available material. Information will follow via the museum.

Arnold Böcklin's Dream Worlds Awaken Anew in the Darmstadt Museum

Name: Arnold Böcklin. Fantastic Worlds
Start: 2027-03-05T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-06-14T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Großer Saal Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt

Arnold Böcklin in Darmstadt: Symbolist Image Worlds of Rare Density

With Arnold Böcklin. Fantastic Worlds, the Hessian State Museum Darmstadt will open an exhibition on March 5, 2027 that makes the symbolism palpable in all its sensual and spiritual tension. In the anniversary year of the artist born in Basel in 1827, the exhibition brings together paintings, drawings, and significant loans for an art experience that sheds new light on Böcklin's position between historicism and modernity. The exhibition runs until June 13, 2027 in the Great Hall of the museum. ([hlmd.de](https://www.hlmd.de/en/discover/special-exhibitions/2027/boecklin-en))

Between Myth, Landscape, and Inner Drama

Böcklin's art unfolds that peculiar mixture of poetic narration and psychological densification that shapes symbolism. His image worlds showcase mythical figures, Arcadian landscapes, and an atmosphere of the uncanny, where color, light, and form not only depict but make visible emotional states. Thanks to a foundation from Maximilian von Heyl and his wife, the Hessian State Museum Darmstadt possesses an outstanding collection of Böcklin paintings and more than 60 drawings. ([hlmd.de](https://www.hlmd.de/en/discover/special-exhibitions/2027/boecklin-en))

Rare Constellation of Collection and Loans

The exhibition gains special density through high-profile loans from the Kunstmuseum Basel, the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig, the Old National Gallery in Berlin, the Museum Folkwang in Essen, and the Von der Heydt Museum in Wuppertal. This juxtaposition not only makes key works visible but also the art-historical range of a painter who has significantly shaped German art of the late 19th century. On display are, among others, Euterpe, the Prometheus Landscape, a Self-portrait, and other central motifs from Böcklin's oeuvre. ([hlmd.de](https://www.hlmd.de/en/discover/special-exhibitions/2027/boecklin-en))

New Perspectives on an Ambivalent Modernity

The exhibition questions the reception of an artist whose fame was only solidified late and whose work still stands today between veneration, openness to interpretation, and critical distance. This is precisely where the relevance of this exhibition lies: it presents Böcklin's images as mirrors of societal concepts, as poetic spaces of uncertainty, and as precursors of a modernity that does not shy away from the unsettling. Anyone interested in art history, iconography, and the aesthetic experience of symbolism will find here a precisely curated examination of works. ([hlmd.de](https://www.hlmd.de/en/discover/special-exhibitions/2027/boecklin-en))

Visit, Education, and Barrier-Free Access

The Hessian State Museum Darmstadt offers a solid infrastructure for museum visits. The barrier-free underground garage Q-Park-Schlossgarage is located directly in front of the building, and access via the museum shop on the west side is available for visitors with limited mobility. Visitor services and guided tour consultations are available at fixed times; the museum itself is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 AM to 6 PM, Wednesdays from 11 AM to 8 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 11 AM to 6 PM. ([hlmd.de](https://www.hlmd.de/de/besuchen/barrierefreies-museum))

The art experience in Darmstadt combines aesthetic experience, art-historical depth, and museum education quality. This exhibition is recommended for all who wish to experience Böcklin's fantastic image worlds in the original context and rediscover the power of symbolism. A visit is definitely worth it live on site. ([hlmd.de](https://www.hlmd.de/en/discover/special-exhibitions/2027/boecklin-en))