General Information

Eine Chance für Davos

Emil Nolde (1867 – 1956), Gladioli and Sunflowers, 1933, Oil on canvas, 67 x 88 cm, Ulmberg Collection, © Nolde Stiftung Seebüll

The Kirchner Museum Davos is planning an expansion for an art collection with international appeal.

The Kirchner Museum Davos has the unique opportunity to bring an extraordinary art collection of international renown to Davos. To showcase these works, an expansion is planned. The project is a one-of-a-kind opportunity not only for the Kirchner Museum Davos but also for the region and tourism. The new public attraction creates a lasting added value for Davos, society, and the economy.

 

Philipp Bauknecht (1884 – 1933), Heuträger, 1924, Öl auf Leinwand, 108 x 98 cm, Sammlung Ulmberg

Continuing the Success Story – A Unique Opportunity

With the unique opportunity to bring the Ulmberg Collection to Davos, a success story can be continued. The expansion offers the chance to secure a leading position among Swiss cultural institutions. This will significantly strengthen Davos as a cultural destination.

To finance the project, the Kirchner Museum Davos is relying on investment contributions from private donors as well as public support. The Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Foundation, private sponsors, and the World Economic Forum will contribute a total of CHF 7 million to the investment costs. the municipality of Davos will be asked for an investment contribution of CHF 4 million and a loan guarantee of the same amount.

The project also offers benefits to the tourism region. The expansion will further enhance Davos’ appeal and improve the destination’s image internationally. In terms of quality and cultural tourism, the expansion sets a forward-looking example.

The project creates added value in various areas: monetary value for tourism and the economy, tangible and intangible value through the collection and construction, and emotional value for society.

The vote on the project in the Grand Council took place on September 12, 2024 and yielded a positive outcome. Now approved by parliament, a public vote will be held on November 24, 2024. The opening of the expansion is planned for the second half of 2028, should the public vote go asa planned.

32 years after its opening, the Kirchner Museum Davos faces a significant opportunity to take a substantial step forward in its development.

 

Please also read the related communiqué by the Municipality of Davos