Geiger Archive: Discover the artist's works at the place of their origin
Geiger Archive Munich: Information on the studio, guided tours, events and programs for children
At the Geiger Archive, you can experience the artworks of the famous architect and artist Rupprecht Geiger (1908-2009) in his own studio rooms – completely free of charge.
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Why the Geiger Archive is worth a visit:
Geiger's works can be admired throughout Munich, for example on the walls of the Technical University or in the form of the sculpture "Gerundetes Blau" in front of the Gasteig. In the Geiger Archive, you can travel back to their place of origin.
What to see? The museum, which is located in the artist's former studio rooms, preserves and presents Geiger's legacy. The Munich architect made a major contribution to the art of the post-war period. A selection of his works are presented here in changing exhibitions. There are regular guided tours and workshops, and by appointment, you can also view and/or purchase Geiger's original prints outside of the regular opening hours.
What's special? From the studio to the pigment room: The museum is a place that makes abstract art accessible to everyone. The tour offers unique insights into the life and work of the artist. Colorful splashes of paint still bear witness to the original use of the rooms.
Geiger Archive: The most important information at a glance
- Location: Munich-Solln
- Museum category: Art museum
- Recommended duration of stay: 45 minutes (without a guided tour)
- Children's program: Quiz rally, school class programs, holiday workshops, and family tours twice a year
- Directions: U3 to Obersendling or S7 to Solln, Bus 134 to "Bleibtreustraße", about 7 minutes walk
- Parking: Parking spaces about 100 meters away.
- Website: archiv-geiger.de/en
Museum in the former studio rooms in Solln
The museum still smells like an art studio: Rupprecht Geiger's works are presented in thematic exhibitions, which change about every two years. They give you a unique insight into his work. Not only can you look at the pictures and objects, but also see how they were created. Don't miss these highlights:
- Pigment room in the Geiger Archive: A special highlight is the pigment room in the cellar, where Geiger used to mix his colors. You can immerse yourself in the world of colors that Geiger wanted to convey.
- Geiger's works in public spaces in Munich: In 1951, Geiger designed the facade of Munich's central train station - his first public commission in the field of art-in-architecture. Geiger also designed the sculpture "Gerundetes Blau," the landmark of the Gasteig. (Geiger's work at the main train station is temporarily not visible due to renovation.)
Guided tours for children and adults
- The Geiger Archive offers monthly public tours of the archive rooms and have open houses on several dates throughout the year.
- Twice a year, there is a special family tour for you to join
- On special occasions, such as Rupprecht Geiger's birthday or open house day, different thematical tours are offered.
- You can also contact the archive to arrange an appointment for an individual private tour.
Holiday workshops: Art education for children
- With an exciting quiz rally, children can playfully discover the studio: just ask the staff about it.
- During school holidays, Geiger Archive offers holiday workshops for children and teenagers, where the kids themselves can experiment with art and colors.
- A highlight is the pre-Christmas postcard workshop.
- It is also possible to celebrate children's birthday parties in Geiger's studio rooms - so much fun!
- Feel free to look up the calendar with the art education programs for children, teenagers, and school classes on the museum's website or through the cooperation partner KuKi - Kunst für Kinder e.V., or request it via email.
Workshops, Blog, Bike Tours
- For those who want to get creative: Geiger Archive offers workshops with professional instructors, including a screen printing, collage, paper, postcard, and gift wrapping workshop.
- The museum team also blog about Geiger's works on their website.
- Want to visit selected works by Geiger throughout Munich? You can book a guided two-and-a-half-hour bike tour.
Free Admission
The entire exhibition is free, only the educational programs and workshops are charged.
Rupprecht Geiger: An artist with ties to Munich
The archive was opened in December 2010 - on the occasion of the first anniversary of Rupprecht Geiger's death (1908-2009). The artist's granddaughter, Julia Geiger, is the head of the archive and keeps the art of her grandfather (and also her great-grandfather, Willi Geiger) alive.
Rupprecht Geiger was born on January 26, 1908, in Munich, where he lived and worked for the most time of his life. The studied architect made a significant contribution to the post-war art of painting. In 1949, he co-founded the ZEN '49 artist group in order to make abstract painting accessible to a broad audience.
His work is still present in public spaces in Munich today. Geiger was honored with numerous awards for his work, including the Cultural Award of the City of Munich and the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
In cooperation with the cultural department and the museums
This article about Munich's museums is sponsored by the Cultural Department of the City of Munich and was conceived in cooperation with the State Agency for Non-State Museums in Bavaria. The content has been coordinated between the participating museums and muenchen.de, the official city portal.
At a glance
Geiger Archive
Muttenthalerstr. 26
81477 München
Tel: +498972779653
Fax: +498975984963
