Paul Klee (1879–1940) produced over 10,000 works across painting, watercolor, drawing, and printmaking. His output spans the Blaue Reiter period in Munich, his Bauhaus teaching years in Weimar and Dessau, and his final prolific period in Bern. This page maps where to find his work today: from the Zentrum Paul Klee's 4,000-piece archive to the Lenbachhaus Blaue Reiter rooms, from MoMA's Cat and Bird to the Kunstmuseum Basel's late paintings.
Use the interactive map below to locate Klee's paintings by city, then follow the museum links for specific works, opening hours, and booking advice.
ⓘ Opening hours and admission prices listed on this page are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current information on the official website of each venue before your visit.
The Renzo Piano-designed center on Bern's eastern edge is the definitive Klee destination. Key works on rotating display include Ad Parnassum (1932), Insula Dulcamara (1938), Revolution des Viaduktes (1937), and Heroic Roses (1938). The archive also holds Klee's Bauhaus teaching notes and personal sketchbooks. Exhibitions rotate thematically, so not all 4,000 works are shown at once. Check the website before visiting to see the current exhibition focus. Reachable by bus 12 from Bern station (about 15 minutes).
The Kunstmuseum Bern's Klee collection predates the Zentrum and includes important early works and pieces from the 1920s Bauhaus period. Notable holdings include works from the Klee family donation. The museum also holds significant works by Hodler, Giacometti, and the Gurlitt collection. Located on Hodlerstrasse in the old town, it pairs naturally with a same-day visit to the Zentrum Paul Klee.
The Lenbachhaus holds Klee works from his Blaue Reiter years (1911–1914), including pieces shown at the landmark 1912 exhibition. The collection places Klee in direct dialogue with Kandinsky, Franz Marc, and August Macke. The Blaue Reiter rooms on the upper floor are the highlight. Open Tue – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00 (Thu until 20:00). No advance booking needed. A 10-minute walk from the Pinakothek der Moderne, which holds later Klee works.
The modern art wing of the Bavarian State Painting Collections holds Klee paintings and works on paper from the 1920s and 1930s, complementing the Lenbachhaus's earlier holdings. Both museums are in Munich's Kunstareal district, making it easy to see Klee's full arc from the Blaue Reiter period through the Bauhaus years in a single morning.
The Kunstmuseum Basel holds a significant group of Klee's late works from the 1930s, a period of intense productivity after his return to Switzerland and his diagnosis with scleroderma. Works include bold, large-format paintings with thick black lines and reduced forms. The museum also has outstanding holdings of Holbein, Böcklin, and early 20th-century art. Open Tue – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00 (Wed until 20:00). No advance booking required.
The Met's modern art galleries hold several important Klee paintings. Mask of Fear (1932), with its schematic face and muted earth tones, is among the most recognized. Works rotate between display and storage, so check the Met's online collection search before visiting. The Klee holdings sit within the broader modern European galleries on the second floor.
MoMA's Klee holdings include some of his best-known paintings. Cat and Bird (1928), with its geometric feline face and tiny bird perched on its forehead, is a visitor favorite in the fourth-floor galleries. Fire in the Evening (1929) exemplifies his color-grid compositions. Not all works are always on view; check MoMA's collection pages online. MoMA is about 30 blocks south of the Met on Fifth Avenue.
The Guggenheim's founding collection, assembled by Solomon R. Guggenheim with advisor Hilla Rebay, included multiple Klee works. Pieces rotate through the Thannhauser Collection galleries and temporary exhibitions. The Guggenheim is on the Upper East Side, a short walk from the Met.
The Neue Galerie's second-floor galleries dedicated to German art frequently display Klee alongside other Bauhaus-era artists. The museum's focused scope (only German and Austrian art) gives Klee works strong contextual framing. Located at 86th and Fifth Avenue, between the Met and the Guggenheim.
The Tate holds a number of Klee paintings and works on paper, displayed in the modern art galleries on levels 2 – 4. Works rotate frequently; check the Tate's online collection before visiting. Free admission to the permanent collection. The Tate Modern is on Bankside, a short walk across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul's Cathedral.
The Musée National d'Art Moderne at the Centre Pompidou holds Klee works from the 1920s and 1930s, acquired through donations and purchases. During the renovation closure, some works may travel to partner exhibitions. Check for temporary displays at satellite venues.
The Art Institute holds a significant number of Klee works on paper and paintings, including watercolors from the Bauhaus period. The modern European art galleries are on the second floor. Open daily except Tuesday.
The Hamburger Kunsthalle's modern art wing includes Klee paintings and drawings alongside other German Expressionist and Bauhaus-era works. The museum sits near the Hauptbahnhof in central Hamburg.
The two Bern institutions together hold the world's largest concentration of Klee's work. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for the archive and rotating exhibitions (bus 12 from the station), then walk to the Kunstmuseum Bern in the old town for earlier works. Both can be covered in one day. The Zentrum also hosts concerts and children's workshops in a dedicated wing.
Munich was where Klee joined the Blaue Reiter in 1911. The Lenbachhaus displays his early works alongside Kandinsky and Marc; the Pinakothek der Moderne, a 10-minute walk away, covers later decades. Both are in the Kunstareal, which also includes the Alte Pinakothek and the Museum Brandhorst. No advance booking needed for either.
New York has the strongest Klee holdings outside Europe. The Met and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (walkable between them). MoMA is in Midtown. The Neue Galerie sits between the Met and Guggenheim at 86th Street. In two days, you can see Klee works across all four museums while covering the full span of his career.
Basel is about one hour from Bern by train. The Kunstmuseum Basel's late Klee works complement Bern's broader holdings perfectly. A two-day trip covering Bern (day 1: Zentrum Paul Klee + Kunstmuseum Bern) and Basel (day 2: Kunstmuseum Basel) gives you the most complete view of Klee's career outside a single institution.
Home to the Zentrum Paul Klee (4,000 works) and the Kunstmuseum Bern. The essential starting point for any Klee itinerary, with the deepest archive of paintings, drawings, notebooks, and personal documents.
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Klee and Kandinsky were colleagues at both the Blaue Reiter and the Bauhaus. They shared a duplex house in Dessau from 1926 to 1933. Their works hang together at the Lenbachhaus, Centre Pompidou, and Guggenheim.
The Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern holds around 4,000 works: paintings, watercolors, drawings, and personal notebooks. The Renzo Piano-designed building is about 15 minutes by bus (line 12) from Bern's main station. Exhibitions rotate thematically, so check the current program on the ZPK website before visiting.
Yes. The Lenbachhaus has his Blaue Reiter-era works (1911 – 1914) alongside Kandinsky and Marc. The Pinakothek der Moderne, a 10-minute walk away, holds later paintings. Both are in the Kunstareal district. No advance booking needed for either museum.
The Met has Mask of Fear (1932). MoMA holds Cat and Bird (1928) and Fire in the Evening (1929). The Guggenheim and Neue Galerie also display Klee works on rotation. Not all pieces are always on view, so check each museum's online collection before visiting.
One full day covers both the Zentrum Paul Klee and the Kunstmuseum Bern. If you also want to explore the old town and the Bern Historical Museum, plan two days. Adding Basel (one hour by train) for the Kunstmuseum Basel's late Klee works makes an excellent two-day itinerary.
Yes. Basel holds important late works from the 1930s, Klee's final and most prolific period. The museum is a one-hour train ride from Bern and pairs well as day two of a Bern-based Klee trip. Open Tue – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00 (Wed until 20:00). No booking required.