LETTL-Museum für surreale Kunst — Attraction in Augsburg

It's not every day that you get to view top surrealism reminiscent of Dali and Magritte that has been created by a father and son team and then get to meet one of those artists himself in the flesh!

It was an absolute pleasure being welcomed to the galleries by Florian Lettl and having him explain how to get the best out of the exhibitions. You won't necessarily always be met by the artist himself but there are equally helpful other staff to show you around too.

You get a multimedia handset and earphones included in the very reasonable 7. Euros admission ticket (cash only). There are also plenty of seats around to allow you to sit in comfort and digest the explanations from tohe multimedia guide as you view the the art works and sculptures.

The guide is a combination of explanation of the artworks, musical accompaniments, short accompanying poems and personal thoughts on what it's like as an artist being faced with a blank canvas. Sometimes you get an animation of the canvas before you were the painting literally appears to come to life. The guide is in both English and German.

Father Wolfgang created most the early works himself then with help from his son Florian finished later works by collaborating on them with his son. You get a sense of continuing the father's tradition in the son's Sculptures, since they borrow figures directly from the Canvasses.

There is a lot of playful humour and humble unpretentious attempts to explain the ideas behind the creative process and the whole experience is a delight.

Alongside the surrealism there's often a special exhibition and there's also a section dedicated to father Wolfgang's impressionist period created while living in Apuglia, Italy so it's not all surrealist art.

Remember to bring cash to pay the entrance fee alongside an open mind and a sense of humour.

Thank you so much Florian and Wolfgang for a fabulous experience!

with best wishes...

Visiting the Lettl Museum of Surreal Art in Augsburg was an unforgettable experience – a true hidden gem that deserves far more recognition. The museum presents not only paintings, but also sculptures and multimedia installations, featuring many lesser-known works by Wolfgang Lettl – an incredibly versatile and, in my opinion, deeply underappreciated genius. 🖼️🎭

The audio and video guides are a particular highlight: hearing and seeing Lettl himself share his thoughts brings his art vividly to life. It’s like meeting a philosopher who paints – reflective, political, personal. Lettl was an autodidact and a witness to his time, navigating between Impressionism and Surrealism, documenting and shaping Augsburg’s cultural history, even as he remained at odds with his hometown – and perhaps it with him.

What made the visit truly extraordinary was a personal tour by Florian Lettl, the artist’s son, who generously shared special insights and stories. This added a whole new layer of meaning to the already rich experience. There’s also a wonderful selection of high-quality postcards, prints, and books available – perfect for anyone wanting to take a piece of this visionary art home. 🛍️📚🖌️

I deeply wish that more people could see these timeless works dealing with war, transience, and the human condition. Lettl, to me, is not just an artist – he is a visual philosopher who communicates through images what others need words for.

Highly recommended for anyone interested in art that challenges, moves, and stays with you long...

If you're into Surrealism in Art, this is the place for you to visit when on vaca in Augsburg, Germany. The opening hours are quite pleasing, and the museum itself is directly downtown. Even the parking situation is excellent on weekends, as there's a garage directly below the museum, and plenty of other park garages in the city (at Maximilian's for instance). The exhibition moved from the former place at the IHK to this location. The artist's son is present and guides you some through his father's paintings (Wolfgang Lettl). The sculptures are by him (Florian Lettl). These are both local artists. For each visitor is an audio guide available (not sure if in other languages than German also), one that leads you through the works of both artists, as their works are exhibited with numbers, you only pinch into the gadget and you can listen to what Wolfgang, Florian or other poets or musicians have to offer (information about the works mostly, music) for us visitors. There is plenty of seating available, so you can let the art 'sink in'. Yes, there is a lot of nudity in the works as well, I haven't quite figured out that meaning yet, but it's nice to look at, too. You can purchase postcards, prints, or books as well. We spent, all in all, about 2 1/2 hours there. It was a pleasant visit to spend a cloudy, cold day with artistic input. Thank you very much for the politeness. Needless to say how impressive the works of both Lettls' are. Go and see for yourself. The entrance fee of 7 Euros per adult is quite...