The Kunstmuseum Bayreuth occupies a striking 19th-century industrial building — a former gasworks — in the centre of the city, which gives it an architectural character quite different from the Baroque palaces elsewhere in Bayreuth. Opened in 1999, it focuses on modern and contemporary art, with a collection and exhibition programme that tilts toward German and European post-war work.
The programme of temporary exhibitions is ambitious for a city of Bayreuth's size, often bringing in significant touring shows alongside the permanent collection. If you're spending more than a day in Bayreuth and have some interest in contemporary art, it's worth checking what's showing. The building itself — exposed brickwork, industrial windows, high ceilings — is an attraction in its own right.