Prinzhorn Collection
This unique collection showcases art created by patients in psychiatric institutes around the turn of 20th century. The works were collected between 1919 and 1921 by German psychiatrist and art historian Hans Prinzhorn (1886-1933). Most of the 5,000 pieces are pencil or crayon drawings. However, the gallery also includes watercolours, oil paintings, textile creations and collages, as well as numerous written compositions and wood sculptures. The collection is the work of 435 patients, 80 of which were female, from various age groups, social backgrounds and professions. Most had been diagnosed as schizophrenics and were hospitalised in facilities in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Closed on Mondays. Guided tours available.
www.prinzhorn.uni-hd.de
Contact:
Psychiatric University Hospital in Heidelberg
Vossstraße 2
D-69115 Heidelberg
Fon: 06221 / 56-44 92
Fax: 06221 / 56-17 23
eMail: prinzhorn@uni-hd.de
Opening Hours
Tuesday, Thursday through Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday: closed
Please look at "News" for current opening dates!
Exhibition Program
Phone: (+49) 06221 / 56-47 39
Entrance Fee
EURO 3,00
The entrance is free for members of the association "Freunde der Prinzhorn-Sammlung e.V." ("Friends of the Prinzhorn Collection")