When does the event take place?

The event is scheduled for September 18, 2026, at 19:30. The end is expected around 21:00.

What is the entrance fee?

The participation fee is 17 euros. There is a discount for siblings.

Where does the event take place?

At Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Bonngasse 20, 53111 Bonn.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes, the offering is aimed at children from 7 years and is part of the supporting program of the special exhibition.

Are there guided tours or mediation offerings?

Yes, the Beethoven House offers a supporting program with creative offerings, children and family formats, as well as lectures for the special exhibition.

Is the exhibition barrier-free accessible?

The special exhibition in the listed building is only partially barrier-free accessible. For inquiries, it is advisable to contact the museum.

Warhol Meets Beethoven: A Special Exhibition Full of Pop Art, Music History, and Bonn Cultural Magic at Beethoven-Haus Bonn

Name: Beethoven by Warhol
Start: 2026-09-18T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Beethoven-Haus Bonn

Beethoven by Warhol: Where Pop Art Meets Bonn's Music History

At the Beethoven House Bonn, the special exhibition Beethoven by Warhol unfolds an unusual art experience between music history, pop art, and museum atmosphere. More than 100 objects from international and regional collections trace how Andy Warhol created the famous screen print portfolio Beethoven just weeks before his death.

An Iconic Leap Between Joseph Stieler and Andy Warhol

The exhibition highlights two image sources that intertwine art history and Beethoven reception closely: the famous Beethoven portrait by Joseph Karl Stieler and the autograph of the Moonlight Sonata. Both templates come from the Beethoven House and form the basis for Warhol's last major Beethoven series. This creates a fascinating dialogue between classical legacy and modern visual language.

Over 100 Works, Designs, and Ephemera

Highlights include previously unpublished works on paper and canvas, trial proofs, screen prints on canvas, album covers, and numerous contemporary documents from the context of the Beethoven portrait's creation. This curatorial condensation opens up a review of Warhol's methods of multiplication, placement, and iconization, making them visible with precision. Those interested in printmaking, portrait art, and pop art will experience a particularly dense aesthetic encounter here.

Warhol's Beethoven in the Context of His Entire Work

The exhibition systematically locates the Beethoven portfolio in the entire oeuvre of Andy Warhol for the first time. This reveals how consistently he translated famous faces, symbols, and cultural myths into serial image worlds. Warhol's art appears here not as a mere pop signal, but as a reflective engagement with media presence, fame, and cultural memory. For the Beethoven House, this is also an important chapter in Bonn's cultural history.

Family Program, Mediation, and Museum Education

The exhibition is accompanied by a diverse supporting program: creative offerings for kindergartens and schools, formats for children and families, as well as lectures expand the visit to include cultural education and practical access to art. The date on September 18, 2026, at 19:30 is part of the offerings for children aged 7 and up, making the exhibition exciting and accessible for young visitors.

Visit the Historic Beethoven House

The Beethoven House is centrally located in Bonn on Bonngasse, not far from the city center and easily accessible by foot or public transport. The rooms of the listed building are only partially barrier-free, so an early inquiry is advisable. A good time window is recommended for the visit, as the exhibition combines original objects, historic spaces, and an atmospheric presentation into an impressive tour.

Conclusion: Beethoven by Warhol is a clever, sensuous, and art-historically significant exhibition that makes pop art and Beethoven reception newly interpretable. Anyone wanting to experience Andy Warhol, printmaking, and Bonn's music history live should not miss this visit.