The holdings of the Alte Galerie consist of three main collections: the art of the Middle Ages, that of the early modern period and prints and drawings in the Graphic collection.

In its new display since 2019, the Alte Galerie reveals the splendour and misery of a fascinating epoch. Make your tour online.

Lack of hygiene and poor living conditions caused the plague, also known as the Black Death, to flare up every few decades. 

We are always delighted to accept your requests for mediation and educational programmes.