The Museum and its Branches
Clemens Sels Museum Neuss
The Clemens Sels Museum Neuss is notable for the diversity of its collection,
which encompasses a broad spectrum of the history of art and culture.
A prominent position is occupied by the art collection. Alongside major paintings
from the Middle Ages and by 17th century Dutch painters, the works
by the Nazarenes, Pre-Raphaelites and Symbolists make it a collection unique in
Germany. Also represented are the Rhineland Expressionists with a superb
selection of paintings, prints and stained glass. Additionally the Museum has
comprehensive holdings of paintings and sculptures by Naïve artists who
occupy an entirely distinct position within the art of the 20th century. In the area
of contemporary art color painting is another focus of the Museum’s collection.
Other sections give insight into pre- and early modern history, the historical and
economic development of the city of Neuss and the rise of regional bourgeois
culture. The archaeological department has fascinating finds from the Roman
military camp in Neuss that was built in 16 BC. The collections are housed in two
connecting buildings, the Obertor and the Deilmann Building, which is
re-opening in 2015 after extensive renovations.
