When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition runs from 11/15/2026 to 04/25/2027 at the Clemens Sels Museum Neuss.

Where is the museum located?

The Clemens Sels Museum Neuss is located at Obertor in 41460 Neuss.

How much does the visit cost?

The regular admission is €5. Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.

Are there tours of the exhibition?

Yes, there are family tours, public tours, a curator-led tour, and other accompanying formats.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the main building is accessible without steps. An elevator provides access to the special exhibitions.

How do I get to the museum by public transport?

Bus lines 877 and 869 stop at Neuss Bergerhof.

An exhibition full of animal stories, naivety, and quiet poetry in Neuss

Name: Best Friends! Humans and Animals in Naive Art
Start: 2026-11-15T12:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-04-25T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Clemens Sels Museum Neuss

Best Friends! At the Clemens Sels Museum Neuss, the connection between humans and animals comes alive

With Best Friends! Humans and Animals in Naive Art, the Clemens Sels Museum Neuss opens an exhibition on November 15, 2026, which captivates with unfiltered imagery, great clarity, and quiet poetry. The exhibition is dedicated to an art form where fantasy, everyday experience, and observational power come together in a special way, with animals appearing as companions, mirrors, or quirky characters. The presentation runs until April 25, 2027, and builds on the museum's special emphasis on Naive Art. ([clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de](https://clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de/ausstellungen/beste-freunde))

Naive Art as an Immediate Artistic Experience

The exhibition showcases paintings, drawings, and sculptures in which the relationship between humans and animals is made visible with unadulterated intensity. Particularly in Naive Art, the works develop a unique closeness: clear forms, direct storytelling, and an imagery that does without academic distance. Represented are, among others, self-taught positions of André Bauchant, Erich Bödecker, Ilija Bosilj Bašičević, Max Raffler, Anna Mary Robertson, Adalbert Trillhaase, and Henryk Zegadlo. ([clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de](https://clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de/ausstellungen/beste-freunde))

A Museum Place with Art Historical Profile

The Clemens Sels Museum Neuss is among those institutions whose collection opens a broad art and cultural historical spectrum beyond Naive Art. In addition to significant holdings of medieval art, works by Dutch artists of the 17th century, Nazarene, Pre-Raphaelites, and Symbolists, the area of Naive Art particularly shapes the museum's profile. This depth of collection makes a visit worthwhile even beyond the special exhibition. ([clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de](https://clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de/besuch))

Education, Tours, and Artwork Exploration

An accompanying program for the exhibition is planned, ranging from exclusive previews to family tours and curator-led tours. The museum combines aesthetic experience with cultural education: visitors gain insights not only into the imagery of Naive Art but also into curation, restoration, and collection history. The practical part of the tours, where children can take home their own artwork, especially enhances family-friendliness. ([clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de](https://clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de/ausstellungen/beste-freunde))

Visitor Comfort, Arrival, and Accessibility

The museum is accessible by public transport via bus lines 877 and 869 to Neuss Bergerhof. By car, the routes are via the A57 or A46; a paid parking lot is located immediately next to the museum. The main building is accessible without steps, and an elevator provides access to the special exhibitions; wheelchairs and movable seating are available. The city history in the Obertor has stair access. ([clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de](https://clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de/besuch))

Conclusion

Best Friends! Humans and Animals in Naive Art promises an exhibition full of narrative power, art historical independence, and atmospheric closeness. Those seeking art that touches directly and also sharpens the eye for stylistic diversity should experience this exhibition live at the Clemens Sels Museum Neuss. ([clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de](https://clemens-sels-museum-neuss.de/ausstellungen/beste-freunde))