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Schmid Museum

The Museo Schmid is located in the village of Brè sopra Lugano in Switzerland. It is the former home of the artist Wilhelm Schmid (1892-1971), which was given to the City of Lugano by the will of his wife Maria Schmid, together with part of his works and his library. The small museum has preserved the intact atmosphere that surrounded the artist and is an example of a total work that shows not only the artworks but also the environment that inspired the artist. Schmid was a major exponent of New Objectivity, a German painting movement after Expressionism from the 1920s.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Art

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
luganomontebre.ch
Address
Brè sopra Lugano

Access

Nearby stops

  • Brè, Paese250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
38m
Bellinzona
58m
Locarno
1h 20m
Zug
2h 12m
Luzern
2h 22m

FAQ

  • What is special about the Museo Schmid?
    The museum is located in the former home of the artist Wilhelm Schmid and has preserved the atmosphere that surrounded the artist. It is an example of a total work that shows both the artworks and the environment that inspired the artist.
  • Which art movement did Wilhelm Schmid belong to?
    Wilhelm Schmid was a major exponent of New Objectivity, a German painting movement after Expressionism that emerged in Germany in the 1920s. He gave his figures more romantic and less aggressive tones than other representatives of this movement.
  • How did the museum come about?
    By the will of Maria Schmid, the artist's wife, the house was given to the City of Lugano together with part of his works and his library. Today, thanks to the support of the City of Lugano, it presents itself as a small museum.