Max Ernst Museum Brühl des LVR / Max Ernst Museum
The Max Ernst Museum Brühl des LVR is dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Surrealist artist Max Ernst, who was born in Brühl. It houses a comprehensive collection of his paintings, sculptures, and graphic works, providing insight into his diverse artistic periods and techniques. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions related to Surrealism and contemporary art.

Access preferences
- Accessibility (Accessibility)
Detailed accessibility information for visitors with visual, hearing, mobility, sensory and learning-related access requirements.
- Accessibility Statement (Web accessibility)
The declaration was prepared on 23.01.2026.
- Accessible entrance for pushchairs and wheelchairs (Accessible entrance for pushchairs and wheelchairs)
A side entrance with a bell, intercom and lift is available for visitors using wheelchairs, walkers or pushchairs.
- Accessible restrooms (Accessible restrooms)
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on the mezzanine and near the event hall.
- Acoustic Experiences (Acoustic Experiences)
The audio guide includes atmospheric sounds and original recordings.
- Animals (Animals)
Assistance dogs are permitted in all LVR museums.
- Audio Guide (Multisensory Experiences)
An audio guide with atmospheric noises and original sounds gives everyone new, sensory impressions on a tour of the museum.
- Braille (Braille)
Information in Braille and a tactile book are available at the ticket desk.
- External Certification (Accessibility)
Evaluated by Reisen für Alle, an accredited, federally funded authority in Germany for accessibility testing.
- External information sources (Accessibility)
More information on the Accessible Germany Website.
- External information sources (Accessibility)
More information on the Tourismus NRW website
- Getting around inside the museum (Getting around inside the museum)
Automatic doors and lifts connect the museum levels; loan wheelchairs and folding stools are available.
- Getting there (Getting there)
The museum publishes information about nearby accessible rail and bus connections.
- Group and Tours (Group and Tours)
Inclusive group programmes can be arranged in Easy Language or with German Sign Language interpretation.
- Multisensory Experiences (Multisensory Experiences)
Some inclusive programmes combine seeing, touching and listening, including offers for people with dementia.
- Parking (Parking)
Designated accessible parking is available directly at the museum.
- Reading and Understanding (Reading and Understanding)
Easy Language information, a museum booklet and media-guide content are available.
- Sensory sensitivities (Sensory sensitivities)
The museum gives guidance on quieter visiting times and identifies low-stimulus permanent-exhibition rooms.
- Sign language (Sign language)
DGS videos and bookable guided tours and workshops in German Sign Language are available.
- Special Assistance (Special Assistance)
Staff assistance, loan wheelchairs and individual consultation are available.
- Tactile Experiences (Tactile Experiences)
Tactile floor guidance, a tactile building plan, tactile sculptures and a tactile book are available.
- Visual Experiences (Visual Experiences)
The media guide includes image descriptions for visitors with visual impairments.
- Voice recordings (Voice recordings)
The media guide includes spoken content, atmospheric sounds and original recordings.
- Workshops (Workshops)
Accessible workshops and inclusive programmes are offered for visitors with different support needs.
Contact info
Max Ernst Museum Brühl des LVR,
Comesstraße 42,
50321 Brühl, Germany.
+49223257930
maxernstmuseum@lvr.de
https://maxernstmuseum.lvr.de/