Augustiner Museum — Attraction in Freiburg im Breisgau

We have two children and had been looking forward to visiting this museum as part of a long weekend in Freiburg as we have a longstanding interest in medieval art. Unfortunately, as we went to get tickets, we were immediately told the natural history museum across the square was more suitable for children and given directions to go there. We both felt we were politely being told to leave - it wasn't just a suggestion. There was no mention that we were welcome to stay and visit if that was our preference. The children were not being disruptive in any way. In six years of living in Germany with young children and visiting all kinds of museums everywhere in the country, it is the first time we felt unwelcome. Very...

Entry was free to this museum and several others nearby for anyone under the age of 27. One of the hosts there, Matthias, was incredibly welcoming and informative, and took the time to tell me about all the exhibits and the other museums in Freiburg. Shout out to him!

The exhibit was incredibly informative and featured amazing historical artifacts and works of art, many were originals from the cathedral. The top floor was hosting a temporary exhibit on Italian art post 1800 that was very fascinating. The basement featured a temporary exhibit about Freiburg and colonialism, which was very interesting and eye-opening. I would absolutely recommend to anyone with an hour or two of free time and an interest in art...

I'm in love with the place. Must see together with the Cathedral. The space is fantastic. I've never had a chance to see original sculptures from medieval churches so close. The paintings collection is beautiful, with some fantastic works from north Renaissance of Cranach, Grin and Grünewald. I used App for a tour and it works amazing. You can download the audio guide in advance from the website and there are plenty of materials to understand the collection better in addition to the audio guide. For example, there is an interesting video about baroque organ from the museum. It was a fantastic day visiting the museum and the Cathedral, both must see...