Lettl Museum for Surreal Art

The basics

Pay the low admission fee to enter, and use the museum’s audio guide to get the lowdown on the imaginative minds of the Lettl father-and-son artistic duo. Information is provided in both German and English.

While this niche gallery isn’t included on many guided tours, some city tours pass by, offering a little background about the art in their commentary. Self-guided options such as Augsburg scavenger hunts may include a stop outside the museum, too.

Things to know before you go

• Allow for about two hours at the museum.

• Admission is free for visitors up to 16 years old.

• The museum is wheelchair accessible.

• Photography is not allowed inside the museum.

How to get there

The Lettl Museum for Surreal Art is in the center of Augsburg, between the Königsplatz and the Zeughaus. If you’re sightseeing in the area, you can find it easily on foot, or you can hop on a tram to either the Königsplatz or Moritzplatz stops. For drivers, leave your car in the Bleigässchen parking lot, which is located under the museum.

When to get there

The museum is open year-round, Tuesday to Sunday. While it’s only open in the afternoons on weekdays (from lunchtime to late afternoon), it opens earlier on Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re visiting during the holiday season, note that the museum is closed on December 23, 24, and 25, with afternoon-only opening hours on December 26 and January 6.

Art museums in Augsburg

The Lettl Museum for Surreal Art is probably the top pick in Augsburg for contemporary works, but there are many other arty attractions to visit in the city. For baroque collections, head to the Schaezlerpalais to check out the State Gallery of Old Masters and the rococo ballroom. Or, you can travel back further in time at the Maximilianmuseum, where goldsmith exhibits and late-Renaissance bronze art await.