Rungehaus
The birthplace of Philipp Otto Runge, Kronwiekstraße 45 in Wolgast
Philipp Otto Runge was born here in 1777. The painter, draftsman, silhouette artist, and colour theorist gave German Romanticism its programme – and died at the age of 33. By his 250th birthday in 2027, his birthplace will be completely refurnished.
The Rungehaus will be closed from 1 November 2026, until the end of April 2027
The house is undergoing renovation. You can visit it in its current form until 30 October 2026. In October it is closed on Saturdays – please call before your visit: 03836 203041. It will then reopen on 2 May 2027 – with the new permanent exhibition.
What is being created here
On 2 May 2027, the Rungehaus will open with its new permanent exhibition, offering new perspectives on the life and work of the early Romantic painter. The former family home provides insights into the complex oeuvre of the universal artist through thematically arranged rooms.
The idea behind it
Runge didn’t just paint. He contemplated colour until it became a system: the colour sphere, in which every colour has its place. And he designed the Four Times of Day – his attempt to capture morning, day, evening, and night as a depiction of an entire world order.
This way of thinking provides the structure for the new exhibition. The rooms follow Runge’s colour theory and the four times of day; the tour leads from the darkness of the ground floor to the brightness of the upper floor. A house that previously primarily told a biography will become a house where one can comprehend Runge’s view of the world.
The concept is currently being developed. Details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
Dates 2027
2 May 2027
Opening of the new permanent exhibition
8 May 2027
Opening of the first temporary exhibition: Henning Wagenbreth and Sophia Martineck
Visit until 30 October 2026
Opening Hours
- Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm
- Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Admission
- Adults €6 (≈ £5)
- Reduced €5 (≈ £4.50)
Don’t miss out
We will notify you as the opening approaches and when there is news from the house.
