Muse bridges the gap between observation and conversation. We turn passive gallery visits into collaborative, accessible, and enriching intellectual experiences.
Beyond the Gallery Wall: Why Muse is Different
Traditional museum tours are built around a one-way monologue: an expert speaks, visitors listen, and the experience ends the moment you step out of the exhibition hall. While informative, static tours often leave little room for personal perspective, curiosity, or meaningful connection.
Muse changes the dynamic.
We transform passive gallery viewing into an active, collaborative journey split into two complementary acts. First, our expert guides lead a focused, 60-to-90-minute tour designed around thematic storytelling rather than dense academic jargon. Second—and most importantly—we move the conversation to an informal table block at a nearby bistro or café. Over coffee, wine, or refreshments, participants engage in a structured, 30-to-45-minute guided discussion.
At Muse, the tour is only the opening chapter. The true value lies in the exchange that follows—where observation turns into dialogue, and diverse perspectives breathe new life into art.
Our Format
- The Guided Tour (60–90 min): Explore curated museum exhibitions with expert guides who bring history and context to life.
- The Reflection (30–45 min): Gather at a nearby bistro or café immediately after the tour for structured, open group dialogue.
- The Community: Connect with a warm network of curious minds and art enthusiasts.
Upcoming Events
Who Decides What We See?
The Ecosystem Behind Contemporary Art
Ever wondered how an artwork makes it from an artist’s studio into a world-famous gallery or museum? Join art market expert Guadalupe Alonso at Löwenbräukunst for an insider tour across three key locations, exploring the hidden ecosystem of the contemporary art world.
After the guided tour, we'll meet up to discuss with our expert
"Who ultimately decides which artists and artworks become important?".
Upcoming Tours (click the link to book):
Der Lange Schatten Der DDR
Nach der Debatte treffen wir uns und diskutieren das Thema
„Viele Ostdeutsche seien auch Jahrzehnte nach Ende der DDR noch nicht in der Demokratie angekommen.“
Events in Preparation
Swiss Identity & Visual Mythmaking
After the guided tour of the Landesmuseum, we'll meet up at the Landesmuseum's bar to discuss with our guide
“If we were to commission a new national monument or painting for 21st-century Switzerland, which values or modern realities should replace the traditional alpine imagery?”
Decolonizing the Museum: Materiality & Cultural Memory
After the guided tour at the Rietberg museum, we'll meet up at the museum's cafe and our guide will moderate a discussion about this topic:
„When traditional ritual objects are placed inside a modern Western museum space, does the museum preserve their cultural power or strip away their living meaning?“
Breaking the Rules:
The Birth of Modern Art
After the guided tour at the Kunsthaus, we'll meet up at the museum's bar to explore with our guide the following question:
“When color and technique broke away from tradition, how did society decide what was "good" art—and how do we decide today?”
Radical Dreams:
Surrealism and Beyond
After the guided tour at the Kunsthaus, we'll meet up at the museum's bar to explore with our guide the following question:
“Does art need to make sense to be meaningful, or should it simply provoke a reaction?