In 2026, the Liebermann Villa on Lake Wannsee will celebrate a special anniversary: it was 20 years ago that the museum first opened its doors. Once the summer residence of the renowned painter Max Liebermann and his family, the villa has, over the past two decades, evolved into a vibrant place of art, culture, history, and remembrance.

Max Liebermann (1847–1935) built the villa in 1909 as a retreat from city life for his family. The garden he designed became a major source of inspiration for many of his later works. After a turbulent history—beginning with its forced sale in 1940 and followed by a variety of uses throughout the 20th century—the house was reopened as a museum in 2006 thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Max Liebermann Society Berlin e.V. Today, the Liebermann-Villa welcomes over 70,000 visitors each year. In addition to its exhibitions, the museum invites visitors to actively engage with art, gardens, and history through a wide range of guided tours, workshops, events, and educational programmes.

To mark its 20th anniversary, the Liebermann Villa will host a series of special events, including thematic guided tours, discussion formats, and summer concerts. Further details about the anniversary programme will be announced shortly in our events calendar.