Wilhelm-Busch-Museum, Hanover
The Wilhelm Busch Museum is dedicated to honoring the legacy of one of Germany's most beloved cartoonists, who is renowned for creating the iconic Max and Moritz comic strips. Whether you have a general interest in cartooning or a specific fascination with Wilhelm Busch himself, this museum offers a compelling experience. It boasts an impressive collection, featuring 300 oil paintings, 1200 sketches and drawings, and 49 cartoon stories. Additionally, you can explore a wealth of poems and letters penned by Busch, all thoughtfully displayed for visitors.
However, this museum isn't just about its contents; it's also a captivating historical site. Housed within the Georgenpalais, a Baroque palace constructed in 1780, the museum's location adds to its allure. The museum was established in 1930, but during World War II, the valuable artworks had to be evacuated to protect them from potential destruction. Unfortunately, the building suffered extensive damage during the war. Nevertheless, it was painstakingly restored, and in 1950, the museum welcomed visitors once again.
In addition to the works and life story of Wilhelm Busch, the museum features a diverse collection of art by international artists, along with a significant assortment of satirical art spanning four centuries. Furthermore, the museum hosts a dynamic array of events and temporary exhibitions, often showcasing renowned artists. Past exhibitions have included the works of luminaries like Walt Disney, such as Carl Barks, Grandville, Gottfried Helnwein, Hergé, Winsor McCay, and Roland Topor.
However, this museum isn't just about its contents; it's also a captivating historical site. Housed within the Georgenpalais, a Baroque palace constructed in 1780, the museum's location adds to its allure. The museum was established in 1930, but during World War II, the valuable artworks had to be evacuated to protect them from potential destruction. Unfortunately, the building suffered extensive damage during the war. Nevertheless, it was painstakingly restored, and in 1950, the museum welcomed visitors once again.
In addition to the works and life story of Wilhelm Busch, the museum features a diverse collection of art by international artists, along with a significant assortment of satirical art spanning four centuries. Furthermore, the museum hosts a dynamic array of events and temporary exhibitions, often showcasing renowned artists. Past exhibitions have included the works of luminaries like Walt Disney, such as Carl Barks, Grandville, Gottfried Helnwein, Hergé, Winsor McCay, and Roland Topor.
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Sight Name: Wilhelm-Busch-Museum
Sight Location: Hanover, Germany (See walking tours in Hanover)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Hanover, Germany (See walking tours in Hanover)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Hanover, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Hanover
Creating your own self-guided walk in Hanover is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Hannover's Historical Churches Walking Tour
Hannover, Germany, boasts a great deal of history that is beautifully reflected in its ancient churches. A good number of them were built as far back as the 14th century. Despite the passage of time, today these architectural marvels remain largely intact, standing as a testament to Hannover's cultural and religious heritage.
One such is the Aegidia Church (Aegidienkirche). Originally... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
One such is the Aegidia Church (Aegidienkirche). Originally... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Shopping Areas in Hannover
Hannover is ideally suited for shopping – replete with wonderful markets and elegant boutiques fit to satisfy most shoppers. All the world's top brands are packed here within easily accessible areas. Only a few cities in Germany can offer such a high density of shopping opportunities within just a few hundred meters of each other.
Subject to your interest, you can find here what you need... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Subject to your interest, you can find here what you need... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Hanover Introduction Walking Tour
Hanover began in medieval times as a small village of fishermen on the banks of the River Leine. By the 13th century, it was a large town by the day's standards. The name, initially "Honovere," likely meant "high river bank".
The town's location is a natural crossroads in the region, with the river providing navigable routes and its location on the North German... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
The town's location is a natural crossroads in the region, with the river providing navigable routes and its location on the North German... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Architectural Jewels
Even though some may find Hannover rather new looking, the city in fact has a long and eventful history. As a crucial transportation hub, Hannover couldn’t escape Allied bombing during World War II; what used to be a grand city was turned into the rubble – with 90% of the local buildings destroyed. Yet, despite the bombing and ensued reconstruction, many pre-war architectural gems have... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles