German word

Kunsthaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊnstˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounart museum

Example

In diesem Kunsthaus gibt es eine neue Ausstellung.

There is a new exhibition at this art museum.

Illustration for Kunsthaus (art museum)

More examples

Das Kunsthaus hat heute verlängerte Öffnungszeiten.

The art museum has extended opening hours today.

Core concept

A public building with exhibition rooms where paintings, sculptures, and other visual works are shown to visitors.

Common phrases

  • eine Ausstellung im Kunsthaus besuchen

    visit an exhibition at the art museum

  • eine Führung im Kunsthaus machen

    take a guided tour at the art museum

  • Eintrittskarte fürs Kunsthaus

    admission ticket to the art museum

Similar words

Museum: A public institution that preserves and displays collections of cultural or natural objects.
Kunstmuseum: A museum devoted mainly to collecting and displaying works of art.
Kunsthalle: An art venue that mainly presents temporary exhibitions rather than maintaining a collection.
Galerie: A private exhibition space that presents artists' works and may also sell them.

Definition in German

Gebäude oder Institution, in dem hauptsächlich bildende Kunst gezeigt und der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht wird.

Word origin

Kunsthaus is a compound of Kunst, meaning art, and Haus, meaning house or building.

Usage tips

  • Kunsthaus is neuter, so standard forms include das Kunsthaus, im Kunsthaus, and ins Kunsthaus.

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