Expansion of the Große Kunstschau

The ›Ludwig Roselius Museum for Prehistory and Early History‹ was built in 1971, directly adjacent to the Große Kunstschau, by Bremen architect Prof. Gerhard Müller-Menckens to house Ludwig Roselius's collection on this subject. The low-rise building included six halls and a foyer arranged around a courtyard, offering an exhibition area of approximately 500 square meters. In 2010/11, the building was expanded to 640 square meters and equipped with a climate-controlled storage area. The former museum shop, preserved in its original state, now provides an overview of Bernhard Hoetger's creative work.

The Kaffee Worpswede

With the construction of the Kaffee Worpswede in 1925, Bernhard Hoetger laid the foundation for the current ensemble of the Große Kunstschau. It consists of three sections, with the central part featuring prominent gables and roof spires. Its vaulted, circular interior is oriented towards a stage that opens outward to a terrace. A striking feature in the center of the room is the Weltenesche (World Ash Tree), a wooden sculpture by Hoetger. Because of its half-timbered facade and exotic roof spires, the Kaffee Worpswede became popularly known as the ›Crazy Café‹.

The Logierhaus

The Logierhaus, built next to the Große Kunstschau, served as a modest hotel until 1978. From 1982 to 2004, the building was used as an art library (Artothek), also hosting exhibitions during that time. After extensive renovations in July 2007, it became the headquarters of the Cultural Foundation of the Osterholz District (Kulturstiftung Landkreis Osterholz).