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Museum Der Bildenden Künste Leipzig
Leipzig, DEImpact-drivenGovernmentArt & CultureEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationLeipzig
About Museum Der Bildenden Künste Leipzig
The Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig (MdbK) showcases modern and contemporary art through extensive collections and dynamic exhibitions. Since 2024, permanent exhibitions offer free entry, and special exhibitions are free for children and youth up to 18, promoting broad access to art. MdbK is also committed to provenance research and innovative engagement, including inclusive stations and participatory spaces. It primarily contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and participates in significant cultural development programs.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Cultural Education for All Ages
The Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig offers art education programs, such as the 'MdbK [Taschentour]' for children and the 'Offenes Studio' for drawing and design, to foster creative learning.
Reduced Inequalities
Accessible Art and Culture for All
The organization ensures broad access to art through free entry for permanent exhibitions and special offers for children and youth, alongside inclusive mediation stations and videos in German Sign Language.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Addressing Historical Injustices through Provenance Research
The museum conducts systematic provenance research to identify cultural assets expropriated during the NS-persecution and Soviet occupation/GDR eras, upholding institutional responsibility and transparency.
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Q1What is the mission of the Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig?+
The Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig (MdbK) is dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary art through its extensive collections of paintings, graphics, and sculptures. It features dynamic exhibitions and emphasizes broad public access to art.
Q2How does MdbK promote accessibility and inclusivity in art?+
Since 2024, entry to permanent exhibitions is free, and special exhibitions are free for children and youth up to 18. MdbK also offers inclusive mediation stations ("MdbK [hubs]") providing multi-sensory access to artworks, and a welcome video in German Sign Language.
Q3What educational programs does MdbK offer?+
MdbK provides creative exploration programs for children, such as the "MdbK [Taschentour]." Additionally, the "Offenes Studio" offers a free, supervised drawing and design space every Thursday for visitors aged 12 and up.
Q4What research work is MdbK dedicated to?+
Provenance research is a core task for MdbK, involving the systematic investigation of holdings for cultural assets expropriated during NS-persecution or the Soviet occupation and GDR eras. This commitment extends to academic collaboration, such as a "Call for Papers" for a conference in October 2026.
Q5How does MdbK contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?+
MdbK primarily contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) through its diverse educational and mediation programs. Secondarily, it supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through its accessibility initiatives and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) through its provenance research.
Q6Which significant cultural development programs is MdbK involved in?+
MdbK participates in significant cultural development programs such as "Übermorgen," funded by the Kulturstiftung des Bundes until late 2026. It has also been part of the federal program "360° – Fonds für Kulturen der neuen Stadtgesellschaft" with the project "MdbK [in transit]" since September 2019.
