Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop

The Ahrenshoop Kunstkaten is an exhibition and events house managed by the Ahrenshoop tourist office and is one of the oldest galleries in Northern Germany. Throughout the year, visitors enjoy the changing exhibitions about the artists’ colony of Ahrenshoop, the subsequent generations of artists, all the way to the art of the present day.

In 1909, the showroom was opened, designed in the local style by the painters Paul Müller-Kaempff (1861– 1941) and Theobald Schorn (1866–1913). It is one of the oldest galleries in northern Germany. The art cottage or “Kunstkaten” was, however, only able to serve as a meeting place for artists and those interested in art until 1918, and then again from 1946. It has been owned by the municipality since 1993, and is currently operated by the tourist office.
Nature, landscape, sea,  people reflected in art – that is the general theme of the exhibitions. Works from the more than 125-year history of the painters’ colony attract as much interest as contemporary pieces. The rooms are also used year-round for concerts, lectures and other events. In the finest tradition, the showroom contributes significantly to the cultural life of Ahrenshoop.

Admission:
2 €
free admission for children under 18 years

The price are valid upon presentation of the visitor card.

Visitor´s tax
1,50 € vom 1st November to 31th March
2,50 € from 1st April to 31th October

Opening hours:
Tue – Sun 10am – 01pm and 02pm – 04pm

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Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop

Strandweg 1
18347 Ahrenshoop

Telephone: +49 38220 80308
Fax: +49 38220 80307

kunstkaten@ostseebad-ahrenshoop.de

Veranstaltungen

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Nidden artists' colony
from 01.12.2024 to 02.03.2025
Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop, Strandweg 1, 18347 Ahrenshoop

Nidden artists' colony

Carl Knauf (1893-1944)
Readings with Dr. phil. Kristine von Soden
from 17.04.2025 to 05.09.2025
Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop, Strandweg 1, 18347 Ahrenshoop

Readings with Dr. phil. Kristine von Soden

in the Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop
Summer festival at the Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop
at 01.07.2025
Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop, Strandweg 1, 18347 Ahrenshoop

Summer festival at the Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop

Feierliche Finissage der Ausstellung „Licht“ vom norddeutschen Realisten Friedel Anderson, eine thematischen Führung durch den Ort, sowie Kreativangebote für Kinder und Livemusik des australischen Schwestern-Duos "Sissos"
Preview of the 50th Ahrenshoop Art Auction
from 11.07.2025 to 01.08.2025
Kunstkaten Ahrenshoop, Strandweg 1, 18347 Ahrenshoop

Preview of the 50th Ahrenshoop Art Auction

Exhibition of selected works of art from the founding period of the artists' colony to contemporary art, which will be auctioned at the 50th Ahrenshoop Art Auction.