Diözesanmuseum Freising in Freising

Wir hatten eine tolle Führung unter dem Motto "Himmlisches Wiedersehen". Die Ausstellung ist wirklich sehr sehenswert, genauso wie das Museum.

Ich kann es wärmstens empfehlen. Eine wirklich schöne Kollektion, und der Preis liegt bei nur 8 Euro. Außerdem gibt es im Souvenirladen interessante Angebote, und im Erdgeschoss befindet sich ein Restaurant.

Ich habe gestern eine E-Mail an das Museum geschickt und habe nachgefragt ob das Museum Rollstuhlgerecht ist und ob alle aufzüge funktionieren. Ich habe eine sehr freundliche Antwort erhalten ja Hallo Herr Bischoff, ja, unser Museum ist rollstuhlgerecht und wir haben Aufzüge, die Sie in jedes Stockwerk und die verschiedenen Ausstellungen in unserem Haus bringen. Wenn Sie morgen kommen können Sie auch noch zusätzlich 2 Konzerte besuchen, denn wir haben um 11.30 und um 15.00 Chöre bei uns im Haus. Die Konzerte sind im Museumspreis eingeschlossen. Ich bin davon ausgegangen das da auch die dombergbahn auch dazu gehört. Heute wie ich dort ankam war der Aufzug leider defekt. Warum kann man das nicht in die E-Mail mit reinschreiben das der Aufzug beim Domberg momentan kaputt ist? Ich finde das echt scheiße sowas

19:30 Tisch reserviert, bis 20 Uhr kam keine Bedienung um das Essen aufzunehmen, dementsprechend gab es ab 20 Uhr kein Essen mehr. Wir waren zum Wm Spiel da dort lief das Spiel, aber leider ohne Ton. Rechnung hat diesmal gestimmt, Ambiente wie immer 10/10

Schöne und gut durchdachte Ausstellung christlicher Kunst. Sehr empfehlenswert ist eine Führung, wir wurde super durch die Ausstellung geführt und das Wissen über die Gemälde und Kunstwerke war faszinierend. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert, wenn man im Freising ist!!

tolle restaurierung,fantastischer james turrell, immer wieder super kuratierte ausstellungen,wunderschöne bibliothek, herrlicher blick von der terrasse ins land

Wunderschöne kirchliche Kunstschätze zu sehen, ich war ganz begeistert. Sehr sehenswert!

Spektakuläres Museum in einem genial adaptierten ehemaligen Knabengymnasium.Großartige Exponate v.a. des Mittelalters, perfekt in Szene gesetzt und begleitet von einigen zeitgenössischen Werken.Byzantinische Sammlung in reizvollen Panoptiken angeordnet, kompakt aber nicht gedrängt.Wundervoll auch das kleine Memento-Mori-Rondell und die sich immer wieder bietenden Ausblicke auf die Stadt und die Domberg-Bebauung. Ein fast transzendentales Erlebnis ist der Aufenthalt in der begehbaren Raumskulptur von James Turrell (nur zu festen Uhrzeiten da nur in Begleitung einer Aufsichtsperson möglich). Bei meinem Besuch im Mai 2026 lief die Ausstellung "Himmlisches Wiedersehen" über kirchliche Kunst des 19. und beginnenden 20. Jhdt. mit äußerst spannenden Werken aus einer Epoche, die mich eigentlich nicht sonderlich interessiert, hier aber absolut fesselnd präsentiert und kontextualisiert wird. Für mich Deutschlands bestes Diözesanmuseum und eines der schönsten Museen, in denen ich bislang war.Also unbedingt besuchen !!!

Außerordentliche interesante Ausstellung, sehr empfehlenswert

Großartig renoviertes Gebäude mit vielen großen Fenstern mit Blick über Freising. Tolles Ausstellungsstücke. Und als Bonus spielte ein älterer Herr im Innenhof live Piano

Absolut einen Besuch wert. Sehr schöne Sonderausstellung. Die Lichtinstallation von Turell ist fantastisch

Wir machten gestern einen Ausflug ins DiMu nach Freising. Wir wurden sehr herzlich von Frau Pemp empfangen und anschließend in die Bibliothek gebracht. Diese war für uns reserviert und wir wurden dort in einem wunderschönen Raum, der Bibliothek, mit Kaffee/Tee sowie einem luftigen schokoladigen Marmorkuchen empfangen. Der Schokoladenduft lag in der Luft. Frisch gestärkt erhielten wir eine Führung "himmlisches Wiedersehen" von Frau Kindermann. Fr. Kindermann / Kunstpädagogin erzählte mit ganzer Leidenschaft und ließ uns so in die Kunst eintauchen. Die Zeit verflog wie im Flug. Es war ein wunderwunderschöner Ausflug. ❤️lichen Dank für diesen unvergessenen Ausflug 🙂 Wieso in die Ferne schweifen, wenn das Gute so nah 🙂

Schönes Museum. Geht auch mal in die Bibliothek auf den Balkon. Blick ist sehr schön.

Die Sonderausstellung ist sehr gut gelungen, dass Gebäude ist riesig, aber übersichtlich gestaltet und beschildert. Man findet sich sehr gut zurecht.

**Mit Respekt besucht, aber rausgeworfen!** Heute besuchte ich dieses Museum in einem japanischen Kleid. Ich bin keine Christin, aber ich habe diesen Ort zutiefst respektiert. In der ersten halben Stunde war ich allein im Museum und machte mit dem Handy ein paar Videos von der Architektur und den Exponaten (insgesamt ca. 3 Minuten, keine Nahaufnahmen). Es gab **keinerlei** Hinweise, dass filmen verboten sei. Eine Mitarbeiterin unterbrach mich dreimal: Sie machte ein Nahaufnahme von meinem Gesicht und fragte, ob ich Hochzeitsfotos, Werbung oder Cosplay machen würde. Ich erklärte, das sei meine Alltagskleidung und nicht für Business Zweck. Beim dritten Mal drohte sie: Ich dürfe die Videos nicht auf TikTok oder Instagram posten – jemand habe schon **1000 Euro** Strafe zahlen müssen. Ich fragte an der Information nach. Die Antwort: Fotos und Videos von Exponaten und Jesuskreuzen dürfen nicht öffentlich geteilt werden, aber in öffentlichen Bereichen wie der Halle und den Gängen schon. Man sagte mir sogar: „Bei so einem schönen Outfit – natürlich darfst du fotografieren.“ Später bat ich meinen Mann, ein paar Fotos von meinem Outfit zu machen (ich trug es zum ersten Mal). Er benutzt eine Kamera, ist aber kein guter Fotograf. Wir hielten uns an die Regeln: Im Erdgeschoss in einer ruhigen Ecke ca. 25 Aufnahmen (weniger als 10 waren scharf und gut belichtet), in der Eingangshalle 4 Fotos (1 gut), im Flur im ersten Stock 36 Fotos (5 gut). Wir standen immer still am Rand, ließen andere Besucher zuerst gehen – es waren ohnehin kaum Leute da. Keine respektlosen Posen. Nach einer halben Stunde kam die Mitarbeiterin von der Information und sagte, wir hätten uns schon **eine Stunde** durch das ganze Museum fotografiert. Sie verlangte unsere persönlichen Daten und dass wir einen Vertrag für **75 Euro** unterschreiben – angeblich für „besondere Zwecke“ wie Hochzeitsfotos. Wir erklärten, dass mein Mann kein Profi ist. Sie lehnte jede Diskussion ab und bestand auf dem Vertrag – und dass wir **Handy und Kamera einschließen** lassen müssten, um weiterzumachen. Das ist ein Eingriff in mein Eigentumsrecht und meine persönliche Freiheit! Am Ende tauschten wir Kontaktdaten mit der Vorgesetzten aus. Ich werde nächste Woche anrufen. Ich war schon an vielen Orten auf der Welt – so etwas ist mir **noch nie** passiert. **Dieser enge „heilige“ Ort hat keinen Platz für einen weiten Geist.**

Ein sehr schönes und gut organisiertes Museum.

Beeindruckend gute Ausstellung!

Großartig. Das Museum präsentiert nicht nur die alten Schätze auf hervorragende Art und Weise, sondern hat auch einige moderne Highlights in seiner Sammlung. Eine sehr gelungene Kuratierung bringt alt und neu miteinander in Einklang. Höhepunkt ist natürlich der Lichtraum von James Turrell.

Sehr beeindruckend. Die Ausstellungen mit den vielen wertvollen und historischen Kunstwerken sind wirklich sehenswert. Leider waren das Café und das Restaurant völlig überlastet. Wir haben keine warmen Gerichte bekommen, sondern nur ein paar kleine Stücke Kuchen.

Es ist direkt peinlich, dass wir jetzt erst Jahre nach der Wiedereröffnung, endlich dieses Museum besucht haben. Überall waren wir, nur nicht in Freising. Wir haben also schon sehr viel gesehen. Aber über diesen Museumsbesuch reden wir noch Wochen später. Natürlich findet man hier wie in anderen Museen auch, großartige Kunstwerke. Aber der Standort über der Stadt, hat so einer intensive Ausstrahlung und Wirkung, das fühlt sich einmalig und unbeschreiblich an. Und die Gestaltungsumgebung der Objekte ist unübertroffen großartig. Licht, Hintergrund, Informationen, jedes Objekt wurde perfekt in Szene gesetzt. Ein wenig Sorge macht, wie es sich im Sommer verhält mit der Sonneneinstrahlung. Ob da wirklich jedes Objekt von schädlichen Wirkungen geschützt ist. Wir werden das Museum in ein paar Monaten wieder besuchen. Und diesmal nehmen wir Freunde mit.

Sehr gut eingerichtet; Ausstellungen gut strukturiert und beschrieben

Die Ausstellung ist wirklich sehenswert. Es lohnt sich, nach Freising zu fahren, um das Museum zu besuchen. Dort kann man die Verbindung zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart erleben.

Wonderful building, absolutely perfect for exhibitions and musical events.

Beautiful rooms, including the library and the café. The exhibition is well done, not too big, not too small. Informatively curated. I would gladly visit again.

An extraordinary museum. The building…The collection…The special exhibition…a MUST for all art lovers and for all those who want to be moved.

A magnificent museum with an impressive collection of high-caliber religious art in a modern, bright setting. The current special exhibition on the Renaissance is also absolutely worth seeing!

Although we're not particularly interested in the Catholic Church, the DIMU is a real asset to the museum scene. We've visited four special exhibitions so far, and all of them were superbly presented. The premises are fantastic, and the museum's concept is compelling. Special praise goes to the library and the light installation.

The building alone is worth a visit.

A truly impressive museum of religious art. I've found most museums of this kind to be stuffy and musty. Here, however, there's a magnificent openness to the surrounding environment and a modern presentation that is a great pleasure.

Great museum with a clever elevator for everyone.

A beautifully renovated museum where one would feel comfortable even without exhibits – very bright and open.

An interesting, modern museum. I was there to see the current special exhibition, "Divine: Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance." Both the permanent collection and the special exhibition are absolutely worth seeing. The highlight is the chapel designed by the American light artist James Turrell.

A truly worthwhile museum with beautiful views of the city. The "Divine!" exhibition lives up to its name: it is a truly unique collection of books, paintings, and sculptures from the heyday of the Italian Renaissance.

Great museum, the renovation was absolutely worth it. We saw a very, very beautiful concert by Cantabile Freising during the Christmas season.

Nice museum with a beautiful layout. Might be of more interest if you’re into religious history and art.

An extraordinary exhibition venue.

A magnificent museum, reopened in 2022 after many years of renovation! The permanent exhibition features church art of all kinds: sculptures, paintings, altarpieces, and much more. The special exhibition "Damned Lust: Church, Body, Art" is a sensation because it critically examines church and art history from a church perspective. It is bold, enlightening, and, given the church's structure of abuse, quite self-critical. The entire building is also well worth seeing, as is the sculpture "Arcangelo" by Berlinde de Bruyckere, created specifically for this exhibition. However, I found James Turrell's light installation "St. Luke's Chapel" less spectacular. It does, however, demonstrate a decisive commitment to contemporary art that characterizes this museum. Anyone visiting should, of course, also see the Freising Cathedral next door, a huge, richly decorated Baroque church. A stroll through the charming half-timbered old town rounds off a day visit to Freising, which can be reached from Munich's main train station in 25 minutes by train.

Always great special exhibitions. Friendly staff.

Excellent current exhibitions. Excellent restaurant/café. Always worth a visit.

Always interesting exhibitions with amazing exhibits.

Fantastic children's event with a book presentation. Super friendly staff, great atmosphere.

Wonderful mix of art, panorama and taste.

I was extremely disappointed today. I ordered a Cordon Bleu and it was a fried croquette :-( the poor veal schnitzel... a tragedy! And then it cost 24 euros! I really can't recommend it. The seating is nice, the service was okay, but the Cordon croquette was a complete waste... what a pity.

A beautiful place that immerses you in history! I particularly loved the St. Luke's Chapel, the St. Luke's Altar, and the library. Many thanks to Anka, who expertly guided us through the museum, and to Stephan for organizing it. I'd love to come back!

Completely free art museum. Blends contemporary and historical very well. Very kind and helpful staff.

A beautiful museum. I particularly liked the painting by Hans Wertingen, the Byzantine exhibition, and the votive paintings. Admission is free in August.

An interesting museum that showcases modern art alongside Christian exhibits. As is common in Germany these days, even here on the Cathedral Hill, a secular approach is maintained, and in many places, the curators reflect a politically left-wing stance. More labels, dates, and provenance information would be desirable. Texts on Jesus Christ and the Bible appear to have been written by non-Christians and interpreted from a secular, socialist perspective. I overlooked a few aberrations, and the visit was worthwhile.

Aesthetic elegance paired with a touch of dark mysticism, with a view over Freising's idyllic old town. Immerse yourself, delve into the works of art, reflect, and be inspired. The permanent exhibition showcases various facets of Catholic/Christian faith and life. The exhibitions are presented in sequence from the birth and the Virgin Mary to the end of life and the resurrection. Whether Baroque or modern, the works of art come from very different eras. At the time of my visit, there were special exhibitions featuring an impressive photo series with young people and an exhibition on the passion for collecting. But the building of the Diocesan Museum alone is impressive due to its beautiful architecture, with its numerous archways, large windows, and the square arrangement of the exhibition rooms around the "inner courtyard" in the center. Even the restrooms were aesthetically designed.

No. The light exhibition is great. But I've found it inhospitable these days. You're often treated rudely and often sent out with strollers. The prices are expensive and don't match what you see. The annual pass isn't worth it at all, since you have to pay for all the other exhibitions anyway. It's a shame. Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I couldn't visit any other exhibitions. So, in the end, I just paid a lot for the annual pass.

The building housing the exhibitions alone is absolutely worth seeing, but the exhibits are also of the finest quality. In addition to the main exhibition, which has been arranged with great attention to detail, there are also side exhibitions, such as an apasionado's collection of Byzantine pieces or an exhibition on the second floor about collecting as a hobby, depicted in scenes from Alice in Wonderland. My special compliments go to the competent and very friendly staff. I was more than pleasantly surprised that Freising has such a treasure trove to offer and would gladly return.

The most beautiful and impressive diocesan museum I know!

Even for wheelchair users, the impossible is made possible here 🥰 The waitress was super friendly. Thank you for her loving, open manner 😇

Great collection and very well presented. Very interesting special exhibitions. I recommend the film about the origins of Freising.

In addition to the high-quality art and its presentation (including in the current special exhibitions!), what I liked most about my first visit after the renovation was the successful mix of old and new.

Great museum, very good modern special exhibition, the ballet dancer as a hologram is very impressive. We were thrilled; there were very few visitors and it's well-air-conditioned. Finally, a great view and stork watching

The Freising Diocesan Museum has recently been renovated, making it brighter and more accessible. Visited for a presentation of woodwork by carpentry students. Interesting!

A very beautiful museum, be it the colorfully designed exhibition rooms, the exhibits, or the entire building. Friendly staff at the entrance make you look forward to your visit. It was very busy that day, and several youth groups were also in the museum. Unfortunately, we weren't informed at the ticket office that the James Turrell exhibition was only open for a limited time that day, with certain times reserved for youth groups. Not really a problem, but information would have been very helpful. We encountered a very rude and annoyed employee at the stairwell who rudely turned us away. We were in the museum for about an hour, and no youth group visited the exhibition during that time. I'm not one for complaining, but I found this behavior very unpleasant and disappointing for such a beautiful museum. I even told the really nice ladies at the reception desk as we were leaving. I hope it's true, as one lady said, that they'll sort it out internally. What a shame! One woman can spoil the entire atmosphere like that.

The museum is well worth a visit, both in terms of its architecture, its rooms, and its exhibits. The current exhibition "Happiness and Madness" on the second floor is particularly worth seeing and unusual.

It was great, I didn't understand anything because I don't speak German but there were lots of beautiful paintings and other things, big thumbs up to the attraction where you take the photos

The explanation is disappointing, only superficial and scattered pieces of idea. If one is trying to find a informative tour one will be disappointed. But the believer may find it is beautiful and familiar. It is beautiful in the outlook of building and library on top, and the staff is friendly.

The museum itself is truly worth seeing – interestingly designed and informative. The staff at the ticket office on the ground floor were also very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, this positive impression was completely ruined by an extremely unpleasant experience with a member of staff on the upper floors. We took the elevator to the second floor and then wanted to walk to the first floor to explore further. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the regular stairwell. A staircase was clearly marked on the emergency exit plan – with no indication that it was closed to visitors. So we opened the corresponding door. We were then addressed by a member of staff in an incredibly rude and condescending manner – in a tone that sounded more like an interrogation than a conversation. She was completely uninterested in our explanation. Instead of understanding or politeness, we received only harsh accusations and disrespectful behavior. This kind of treatment of visitors is absolutely unacceptable. A museum should be a place of learning and openness – not one where you feel reprimanded and unwelcome. Very disappointing – because of a single, but unfortunately formative encounter: Never again!

Very nice museum. Very friendly staff. Thank you for the lovely day with you.

Had a great few hours browsing the museum. Very interesting art piece on the first floor by James Turell. Top floor had some guest exhibits including Alice in Wonderland themed section. Well worth a visit. Stopped at the Dimu cafe for good beer and food.

Impressive installation by James Turrell in Freising Germany

A very beautiful museum and definitely worth a visit! ❤️ The current exhibition, Collecting: Happiness and Madness, is really beautifully designed, especially the last room is breathtaking :) Afterwards, you can round off the beautiful day at the DiMu restaurant.

Beautiful place, in the shop there is super good olive oil from Assisi.

A fantastic museum that combines contemporary art, history, and culture. The renovated building is worth every cent invested in it. A must-see for every tourist in Freising.

We come here every chance we get. Everything is very tasty.

Absolute recommendation, for me and my family the Diocesan Museum is always a pleasure to visit. We are attracted by the new exhibitions, but the existing exhibits are also always beautiful. For me it is a place to recharge my batteries, especially the small chapel next to it. The staff are all so dedicated, helpful and very knowledgeable. A conversation is always worth it and you learn so much more. The café in the museum even offers delicious vegan alternatives. An all-round feel-good place, see you again.

We visited the museum for the first time today and took a tour of the temporary exhibition Collecting: Happiness and Madness. Everything was just great: the museum building, our smart, warm-hearted guide Ms. Kindermann and the exhibition. A visit is absolutely worth it. Not to forget: the great light installation by James Turrell. We will be returning soon because there is still so much beautiful to see around. And, The staff is extremely friendly, which cannot be said about every museum. So, let’s go!

The current collector's exhibition is very successful, definitely recommended for a day trip (beautiful building, fantastic view from the library).

The expositions change often, so this information is only valid for Summer 2025, but the collection is incredible. Everything is very thematically arranged and the works are beautiful. There is not much info given about each item, but a lot can be inferred from the context. Also very clean and blends modern art with classical art very well.

Cool modern museum with the highlight James Turrell. lots of sacred art. top place. very worth seeing.

Fantastic renovation of the old museum. Magnificent exhibitions. Easily accessible via elevator. It's worth it. We're already looking forward to the new exhibition.

'Children's birthday party heavenly enchanting' - I have rarely been granted such a fascination. The actual reason for our visit was our daughter's birthday, and she and her friends were able to experience a program specially designed for children under the motto 'Find the Treasure' without her parents being present. And all I can say is that the 5 girls aged 10-13 were enchanted. A wonderful member of staff captivated the children from the start with her style and the tour and hours later the works of art and the light chapel by James Turrell were mentioned. We had really only seen the entrance area today, but we were already here and were already so fascinated by the graceful, awe-inspiring architecture of the building that we will be coming back soon.

James Turrell installation is just incredibly good

Very beautiful building, the chapel with the light installation is worth experiencing

James Turell Light Space. It's worth staying longer in the room because the color and therefore the atmosphere are constantly changing. The room can be accessed at different time windows. Great experience in a very modern renovated museum.

Yes, you should definitely go to the Light Chapel 👍

Great location. James Turrell's installation alone is worth a visit. There are also changing special exhibitions. I have an annual pass, which is worth it. Now we are excited about the new tenant of the restaurant.

Absolutely worth seeing, great exhibits, very nice cross-section of Christian art...

Very well prepared exhibition, very good and informative texts. Very worthwhile for anyone interested in history...

A museum that further adheres to the religious abomination and disgusting Catholicism that is already shocking in our city, and supports it even further, is an eyesore in one of the most beautiful small towns in Bavaria since it really shouldn't be part of the cityscape be

Why does something like this have to be so expensive? …. Price/performance doesn't fit at all in my opinion. Church exhibits presented in a completely boring manner

Place full of lightness and encounters

Very impressive rooms, beautifully renovated. I worth a visit.

We had a wonderful morning at Dimu. Our special wishes were implemented etc.

I am not a religious person, but James Turrell’s installation gave me a spiritual experience which I don’t want to miss. Truly amazing!

Specially great. Giantinism fits with the church's excessive waste. Impressive like the churches. But not acceptable today. As a Catholic, I felt ashamed in front of my visitors today. They came on my advice, but they were shocked.

Very nice exhibition, especially the open cathedral was impressive.

Great atmosphere and great exhibitions. The permanent exhibition is extremely worth seeing. There is usually something interesting for children too.

Very interesting. Great presentation. A must!!!

Beautiful building and an interesting well done exhibition. The tour was entertaining and informative.

Unique, sophisticated renovated museum with excellently organized exhibitions with outstanding content - not just in the anniversary year. A visit will delight and enrich everyone.

Very interesting. Much history and new things about the beginnings of Christianity in these lands. Saint Boniface, Saint Korbinian. I recommend to everyone.

The exhibition Tassilo, Korbinian and the Bear was excellent and interactive!

Wonderful performance for all ages. The exhibition I visited was Tassilo, Korbinian and the Bear, which is beautiful and always a pleasure

Top exhibition and top tour, gladly again.

Special exhibitions are worth seeing, as is the Dom and restaurant

Very nice place to relax and enjoy a cappuccino with or without cake in peace. Great panoramic view over the city of Freising over to Weihenstephan and at Fön of the Alps. Everything is clean - prices are ok.