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Museum August Kestner

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Step into the Museum August Kestner and explore a captivating collection that merges crafts, graphics, and design from different eras. The heritage-listed building, with its distinctive glass-concrete facade, narrates Hannover's story and provides a captivating backdrop for your journey through the ages. Let the exquisite exhibits inspire you as you immerse yourself in a world of creativity and history.
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The heritage-listed glass-concrete facade of the Museum August Kestner in Hanover was built in 1961, well after the original building opened in 1889.

Quick Facts

Founded
1889
Heritage Status
Architectural Heritage Monument
Opening Date
1889

Guided Story

Can you hear the gentle echo of stories and the clinking of glass? That's the charm of this place. Look to your left, and you'll see the striking glass-concrete facade added in 1961. It guards the original structures from 1889, almost like a time capsule. Did you know this museum not only houses art but is a masterpiece of architecture itself? Behind you, inside, are remnants of the original museum building, whispering tales from the past. Imagine August Kestner, for whom the museum is named, seeing his collections displayed here. A little gem in Hannover, just waiting for you to explore.

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