Sammlung Rosengart

Overview

World-class art museum with the private collection of Angela Rosengart: 200+ works including 125 by Klee and major Picassos, plus Cézanne, Monet, Matisse, Miró, and Chagall.

Highlights

• Picasso Gallery: Works acquired directly from the artist by the Rosengart family.
• Paul Klee Floor: 125 works — one of the largest Klee collections outside Bern.
• Picasso Photographs: David Douglas Duncan's intimate studio photographs.

History

The family ran a Lucerne art dealership from the early 20th century. Angela opened the museum in 2002.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: The Klee rooms reward slow contemplation.
• Tip 2: Audio guides tell stories of Angela's personal relationships with the artists.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.