The studio exhibition “Light in Islam” as well as the permanent exhibition of the Bumiller Collection are open during the week
– Tue / Wed / Thu, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. –
as well as every first weekend of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.:
Next special opening:
May 4 and 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Between February 27th and 29th Dr John Hindmarch instructed students of Digital Technologies in Heritage Conservation in 3D-scanning objects. This project enabled students to handle and investigate medieval objects of bronze and ceramic. The accurate scans can provide information on production processes, surface treatment and make decoration better recognisable. Experimenting with different textures can help analysing or even reconstruct motifs. A 3D-Scan is also an ideal condiderate possibility for research; the object can be magnified and viewed from all sides without handling.
On September 3, 2023, Gertrud Sackerlotzky passed away at the age of 85 after a short, serious illness. The Bumiller Art Foundation, sponsor of the University Museum of Islamic Art, is thus not only losing its president, but also a dedicated museum director who actively supported the activities of the university museum until the very end.
As Manfred Bumiller’s partner, she accompanied the development of the collection from its beginnings in 1981 in the villa they shared in Munich. The planning and establishment of a museum at a suitable location eventually led her back to her home town of Bamberg. In addition to managing the foundation set up specifically to support the Bumiller Collection, she took over as President of the museum after the death of her long-time partner, the benefactor Manfred Bumiller in 2018 and appointed a curator to look after the extensive collection. She has accompanied the redesign of the exhibition in recent years with great commitment, interest and active input. She was always an important and wise contact person for questions regarding the organization, furnishing and presentation of the museum.
Despite her work in Bamberg, she did not neglect her passion for traveling. Here, too, culture has always been a significant driving force. She always came back from her numerous travel destinations in Europe and beyond inspired and with new ideas.
Her unwavering interest in art, combined with her keen powers of observation and her direct and jovial manner, always created a lively atmosphere. The museum team will miss her commitment.
Extension of our special exhibition “Light in Islam” until September 30, 2024: We present objects from the 9th – 17th centuries. Lamp stands, a variety of oil lamps, candlesticks and hanging lamps of different materials convey an impression of the way light was used in everyday Islamic life.. The exhibition also provides insights into astrological and astronomical attempts to explain light radiation and is dedicated to the great metaphysical significance of light as a symbol of enlightenment and knowledge in religion and philosophy.
The concept for the exhibition was developed during a seminar at the faculty of Islamic Art History and Archaeology (University of Bamberg) under the direction of Dr. Anja Heidenreich.
Opening hours:
Tue-Thurs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and every first weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The International Museum Day will take place on May 19, 2024.
The museum is open from 10:30 to 17:00, admission is free
Start of guided tours:
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
2:30 pm
3:00 p.m.
Please register for the guided tours.
Contact:
Phone: 0951-25954
Mail: info@the-bumiller-collection.com
