On Show
Discover where surviving vehicles and artworks related to Josef Ganz are exhibited around the world.
Museums Worldwide
A small number of cars designed by Josef Ganz have survived to this day. Those listed below can be seen in museums across Europe. We recommend confirming with each museum before your visit.
Louwman Museum
The Hague, Netherlands
Part of a permanent exhibition on the history of the Volkswagen, alongside a 1926 Hanomag Kommissbrot, a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 170H, and a 1951 VW Beetle.
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Central Garage Automuseum
Bad Homburg, Germany
Home to the original Maikäfer prototype, designed and built by Josef Ganz at car manufacturer Adler in Frankfurt. Not always on display — check with the museum before visiting.
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Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg, Germany
Part of the art installation 'The Inner Beauty' by Rémy Markowitsch, originally shown in 'Nudnik: Forgetting Josef Ganz' (2016). Not on permanent display.
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Exhibitions, screenings, concerts and events that have featured the work and legacy of Josef Ganz over the years.
RexBern Screens 'Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle'
Rex Cinema
Bern, Switzerland
The documentary 'Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle' was screened at the Rex cinema in Bern, followed by a discussion with NZZ journalist Daniel Di Falco, automotive historian Paul Schilperoord, and Josef Ganz Foundation president Lorenz Schmid.
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Concert 'Über ds Chrüz' in Honor of Josef Ganz
Casino Bern
Bern, Switzerland
An unforgettable concert by Swiss blues singer Philipp Fankhauser, composer Sebastian Schwab, and conductor Wayne Marshall with the Bern Symphony Orchestra — a unique tribute to Josef Ganz blending blues, classical music, and history.
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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain
A major exhibition curated by Norman Foster exploring the automobile's relevance to the history of art and design. Featured 38 iconic vehicles and 300+ artworks, including Rémy Markowitsch's 'The Inner Beauty' — created for the room installation 'Nudnik: Forgetting Josef Ganz'.
Dreamers of Dreams 20 – World-renowned Hungarians
Millenáris
Budapest, Hungary
An interactive exhibition celebrating the inventions of nearly 600 Hungarian geniuses, including Josef Ganz. Featured the 1931 Maikäfer prototype and 1933 Standard Superior on rotating display.
Josef Ganz in Heidelberg: ARTORT021
ARTORT Festival
Heidelberg, Germany
A festival event featuring a movie presentation and dance show dedicated to the story of Josef Ganz, combining documentary screening with artistic performance.
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Movie Event at the Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Museum of Transport
Lucerne, Switzerland
The documentary 'Ganz: How I Lost My Beetle' was screened in the brand new movie theater of the Swiss Museum of Transport. The German version was presented with the Standard Superior on display alongside the screening.
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Swiss Museum of Transport
Lucerne, Switzerland
The 1933 Standard Superior Type 2 was put on display at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, one of the most visited museums in Switzerland.
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Neuer Norden Zürich – Kunst im Öffentlichen Raum
Public Art Exhibition
Zürich, Switzerland
An exhibition of around 40 artworks exploring the transformation of city living space. Featured 'Josef Ganz im Silberfisch' by Swiss artist Rémy Markowitsch.
Josef Ganz honored at Louwman Museum
Louwman Museum
The Hague, Netherlands
The Louwman Museum opened a permanent exhibition highlighting the development of the Volkswagen Beetle, strongly recognizing the contribution of Josef Ganz with a dedicated display.
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Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg, Germany
Featured the room installation 'Nudnik. Forgetting Josef Ganz' by Rémy Markowitsch, including 'The Inner Beauty' (an original 1933 Standard Superior chassis), the 'Josef-Ganz-Denkmal' monument, and a 10×6 meter video projection 'From the Photo Archive of Josef Ganz'.
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James May's Cars That Changed The World
London Classic Car Show 2015
London, United Kingdom
Top Gear presenter James May selected the 1934 Standard Superior as one of only 13 cars on display in his exhibition 'Cars That Changed The World', presented as an original rolling chassis developed on Josef Ganz's patents.
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Louwman Museum
The Hague, Netherlands
Author Paul Schilperoord introduced the new edition of his Dutch book 'Het Geheim van Hitlers Volkswagen' with a presentation about Josef Ganz. All 339 seats of the museum theater were sold out.
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Original vehicles on display worldwide
Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, UK
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