Guided Tour for Families in German

Monet – Cézanne – Matisse. The Scharf Collection

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Date

12 Mar – 9 Aug 2026

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

60 Min

Price

5 € / 2,50 € under 18, plus Entrance fee

Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, 1903, oil on canvas, 65 x 100 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign
Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, 1903, oil on canvas, 65 x 100 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign

Please note: This tour will be held in German.

There is much to be amazed by, to ask about and to experience on this family tour. Visitors of all ages are warmly invited to embark on a journey of discovery through a very special art collection.
Around 180 works by artists from France and around the world are on display. Some of the paintings are over 100 years old, while others are brand new and surprise visitors with their bright colours, unusual shapes and cute cats.

Workshop for adults

Paper Cutout – From paper to form

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Date

Sat 11 Jul 2026, 13:30

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause
Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In July, the focus is on paper cutting, which artist Henri Matisse also called ‘drawing with scissors’. Inspired by this idea, we experiment with paper, paint and cutting in the workshop to create our own compositions.

Workshop for adults

Printing techniques – From the Plate to Paper

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Date

Sat 27 Jun 2026, 13:30

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause
Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In June, the focus is on printing techniques. The collection includes prints by Goya, Japanese woodblock prints and almost the entire graphic oeuvre of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. We learn the basics and design our own prints on paper.

Open Studio

Monet – Cézanne – Matisse. The Scharf Collection

2-6 pm

Without registration

Date

Sun 7 Jun 2026, 14:00

Location

» Kunstpalast

Price

included in the admission price

Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, 1903, oil on canvas, 65 x 100 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign
Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, 1903, oil on canvas, 65 x 100 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign

In this open studio, we will draw inspiration from the artistic techniques and motifs of the exhibition and get creative together. No registration is required; just drop by.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th- and 20th-century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.

Workshop for adults

Figure in space – From posture to composition

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Date

Sat 16 May 2026, 13:30

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause
Henri Matisse, Ikarus, Tafel VIII aus der Folge Jazz (Buch aus zwanzig Illustrationen sowie Texten), 1947, Schablonendruck, 42,0 x 65,0 cm © The Scharf Collection, Foto: Henning Krause

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In May, the focus will be on the theme of figure in space. Depicting the human body in the context of its surroundings opens up exciting perspectives and compositional possibilities. In the workshop, we will experiment with lines, volume and spatial effects.

Workshop for adults

Portrait – From image to expression

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Date

Sat 11 Apr 2026, 13:30

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Young woman with flowered hat, 1877-1879, pastels on paper, 48×43 © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Young woman with flowered hat, 1877-1879, pastels on paper, 48×43 © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In April, the focus is on portraits. Whether commissioned or a token of friendship, portraits have been an expression of personality and identity for centuries.
We explore gaze, expression and proportions and create our own versions.

Workshop for adults

Landscape – From Nature to Canvas

1.30 – 4.30 pm

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Date

Sat 21 Mar 2026, 13:30

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

180 Min

Price

30 €

Paul Cézanne, River Landscape with Houses, circa 1904, oil on canvas, 65.5 x 81 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign
Paul Cézanne, River Landscape with Houses, circa 1904, oil on canvas, 65.5 x 81 cm © The Scharf Collection, Photo: Ruland Photodesign

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

The Scharf Collection ranges from 19th and 20th century French art to contemporary international works. Highlights include pieces by Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Katharina Grosse.
We draw on this diversity in our series of workshops for adults, taking inspiration from the exhibition. Once a month, we focus on a particular artistic technique or motif and get creative ourselves.

In March, the focus is on landscapes. Depictions of nature are a central motif in art history and are also well represented in the exhibition. In the workshop, we explore different methods of capturing our own designs on paper or canvas.

Open Studio – Time for Group Photos!

Community. Photography and Belonging

1 – 5 pm

no registration required

Date

Sun 10 May 2026, 13:00

Location

» Kunstpalast

Price

included in the admission price

Neal Slavin, The Star Trek Convention, Star Trek Associates, A Division of Tullerian Enterprises, Inc., Brooklyn, New York, 1972–1975, Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, © Neal Slavin
Neal Slavin, The Star Trek Convention, Star Trek Associates, A Division of Tullerian Enterprises, Inc., Brooklyn, New York, 1972–1975, Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, © Neal Slavin

Would you like a lovely souvenir photo for Mother’s Day? There’s a photo spot waiting for you at our exhibition! On 10 May, a professional photographer will be on site to take free group and family photos of you. Come by, grab your loved ones, strike a pose and say ‘cheese!’
We will then make the professional photos available to you.
We look forward to seeing you!

Drawing at the Kunstpalast

You and I

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Date

Thu 19 Feb 2026, 18:30

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

120 Min

Price

25 €

Ausschnitt: Friedrich Boser, Carl Clasen, Adolf Richter, Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren u.a., Freundschaftsgalerie von 57 Einzelbildnissen der Düsseldorfer Malerschüler und ihren Freunden, 1835-1845, Öl auf Leinwand, 50 x 282 cm, Foto: Kunstpalast - LVR-ZMB, Annette Hiller
Ausschnitt: Friedrich Boser, Carl Clasen, Adolf Richter, Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren u.a., Freundschaftsgalerie von 57 Einzelbildnissen der Düsseldorfer Malerschüler und ihren Freunden, 1835-1845, Öl auf Leinwand, 50 x 282 cm, Foto: Kunstpalast – LVR-ZMB, Annette Hiller

Please note: This workshop will be held in German!

Selfie or ruler’s portrait – depicting people has always been a fundamental skill for artists. What distinguishes the other person? How can one capture the personality? In this workshop we will observe the characteristic trademarks of our counterpart so that we will be able to capture them in a drawing. Each one of us takes turns to be the model: you portray another and also have someone portrait you.
Either beginner or advanced – everyone is welcome to join!

Introduction for secondary school teachers

Community. Photography and Belonging

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Date

Thu 19 Feb 2026, 17:45

Location

» Kunstpalast

Duration

60 Min

Price

free

Neal Slavin, The Star Trek Convention, Star Trek Associates, A Division of Tullerian Enterprises, Inc., Brooklyn, New York, 1972–1975, Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, © Neal Slavin
Neal Slavin, The Star Trek Convention, Star Trek Associates, A Division of Tullerian Enterprises, Inc., Brooklyn, New York, 1972–1975, Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, © Neal Slavin

Please Note: This tour will be given in German!
We would like to invite all interested educators and teachers to the introduction to “Community. Photography and Belonging“. After a tour through the exhibition, the museum will present the programme for kindergarten, primary and secondary schools.

The following guided tours are available:
4.30 p.m.: kindergarten and primary school teachers
5.45 p.m.: secondary school teachers

Please note: There is only a limited number of places available. Therefore, registration is only open to active teachers and educators. Please bring the confirmation of registration to the event.