Situated on an island in the Weser River across from the Schlachte promenade, this museum showcases works by German and international artists from private collections. Changing, hot-off-the-press exhibitions over five floors feature painting, sculpture, photography and video art.
Weserburg Museum für Moderne Kunst
Bremen City
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Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte
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