When does the inclusive tour take place?

The tour takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Where does the event begin?

Meeting point is the Kunsthalle Mannheim at Friedrichsplatz 4 in 68165 Mannheim.

Who is the tour suitable for?

The descriptive tour is aimed at blind, visually impaired, and sighted people.

What will be shown during the tour?

The tour leads through the new and old buildings of the Kunsthalle and presents the architecture as well as selected highlights of the collection.

Which areas of the collection will be addressed?

The Kunsthalle presents among other things paintings, graphics, sculptures, installations, and applied arts.

Are there sensory and tactile elements?

Yes, the tour works with special sensory stimuli and allows tactile experiences of the Kunsthalle and its works.

Discover Mannheim Inclusively: Kunsthalle Tour with Art for All Senses

Name: Inclusive Tour: Focus Collection. Descriptive Tour for Blind and Sighted People
Start: 2026-10-14T16:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Kunsthalle Mannheim

Experience art when seeing takes many forms

The inclusive Focus Collection tour invites blind, visually impaired, and sighted people to a special discovery experience at the Kunsthalle Mannheim. A stroll through the new and old buildings focuses on the architecture of the museum, selected highlights of the collection, and immediate, sensually experienced art communication.

A tour through architecture and cultural heritage

The Kunsthalle Mannheim was opened as a museum in 1909 and connects historic rooms with modern museum architecture. During the city tour through the building, a vivid overview of the different areas of the Kunsthalle is created. Architecture is not only observed but explored through language, spatial awareness, and special perception stimuli.

Descriptive tour for blind and sighted people

The tour is aimed at people with and without visual impairment. Descriptive descriptions make selected artworks accessible through precise language. Complementary sensory stimuli open up possibilities to experience the Kunsthalle and its works tactilely. Thus, art history becomes a cultural enrichment that connects different perspectives.

Masterpieces from Painting to Installation

The collection of the Kunsthalle Mannheim includes around 2,300 paintings, 860 sculptures and installations, 34,000 graphics, and 800 applied arts works. The tour includes significant positions in painting and graphics, including works by Max Beckmann and Francis Bacon. Sculptures by Auguste Rodin and Thomas Hirschhorn, as well as space-related installations by Alicja Kwade, Rebecca Horn, William Kentridge, Joseph Kosuth, and James Turrell, showcase the diversity of the collection.

Art communication with all senses

This discovery experience combines local cultural history, expert art communication, and an authentic atmosphere. Instead of merely viewing art from a distance, the descriptive tour opens up new access through imagination, language, and touch. Visitors discover familiar works with new eyes and experience the Kunsthalle as an open place for collective learning and perception.

Conclusion: An inclusive encounter with Mannheim's art world

The inclusive Focus Collection tour offers a profound yet sensuous access to the highlights and cultural heritage of the Kunsthalle Mannheim. Those who wish to experience art history in an accessible, communal atmosphere will find a special city tour through one of the important museums in the region. Mark your calendars now and visit the inclusive discovery experience in Mannheim.