Cologne: Museum
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Schokoladenmuseum
Waterside museum devoted to chocolate Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Rhine in Cologne, Germany, the Schokoladenmuseum, or Chocolate Museum, is a sweet-toothed dream come to life. This deliciously unique museum is dedicated to the world of chocolate, from its ancient origins to its modern-day...
Museum Ludwig
Extensive collection of Picasso works Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, Museum Ludwig stands as a beacon of modern and contemporary art. This prestigious institution, which opened its doors in 1976, is renowned for housing one of the largest collections of pop art in Europe, second only to that of...
Museum of East Asian Art
Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Museum of East Asian Art stands as a cultural bastion celebrating the rich artistic heritage of East Asia. This museum is renowned for its comprehensive collection of East Asian art, ranging from ancient to modern times...
Käthe Kollwitz Museum
Showcase of artist Kollwitz's work The Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Cologne, Germany, offers a profound journey into the work of one of the most significant German artists of the 20th century. Käthe Kollwitz, renowned for her emotive and powerful depictions of social injustice and human suffering, is...
Römisch-Germanisches Museum
Museum for Roman artifacts and antiquities The Römisch-Germanisches Museum is a treasure trove of ancient history nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany. This esteemed institution is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the rich archaeological heritage from the Roman and early Medieval periods...
Wallraf-Richartz Museum
Fine art from 14th to early 20th century Nestled in the heart of Cologne, the Wallraf-Richartz Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and dedication to the arts. This esteemed museum, which ranks among the foremost art galleries in Germany, offers visitors an exquisite journey...
Kolumba
Contemporary museum with religious art Kolumba, an exceptional museum nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history, art, and architecture. This unique museum, which belongs to the Archdiocese of Cologne, is a place where the past and the present seamlessly...
Historical Archive of the City of Cologne
Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Historical Archive of the City of Cologne stands as a testament to the city's rich and storied past. This esteemed institution is not just a repository of documents; it is a treasure trove of knowledge that chronicles the...
August Sander Archive
The August Sander Archive comprises the estate of the German photographer August Sander and is part of the collection of the Photographische Sammlung / SK Stiftung Kultur, in Cologne.
Fragrance Museum
Perfume museum with artworks since 1685 The Farina Fragrance Museum is situated across from Cologne City Hall, and near the famous Wallraf-Richartz-Museum in the Obenmarspforten in Innenstadt, Cologne. Founded in 1709, John Maria Farina opposite the Jülichs Place is the eldest fragrance factory still standing and houses the registered office since 1723.
EL-DE-Haus
EL-DE Haus, officially the NS Documentation Center of the City of Cologne, located in Cologne, is the former headquarters of the Gestapo and now a museum documenting the Third Reich.
Museum für Angewandte Kunst
The Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln is a decorative arts museum in Cologne. The collections include jewellery, porcelain, furniture, weaponry and architectural exhibits. Until 1987 it was called the Kunstgewerbemuseum.
Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln
The Deutsche Tanzarchiv Köln is a national information and research centre for concert dance in Germany. It is located in the MediaPark in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, with an archive, library, video library and museum on the history around dance for an audience.
NS-Dokumentationszentrum
The NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne was founded by a resolution passed by the Cologne city council on December 13, 1979, and has become the largest regional memorial site in all of Germany for the victims of the Nazis.
Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum
The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum is a museum of ethnography in Cologne, Germany. It was reopened in 2010. The museum arose from a collection of over 3500 items belonging to ethnographer Wilhelm Joest.
Kölnischer Kunstverein
The Kölnischer Kunstverein is an art museum in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany. It is named after the historical art society of the same name. The Kölnischer Kunstverein was a "Kunstverein" established in Cologne in 1839.
Museum Schnütgen
The Schnütgen Museum in Cologne is devoted to Christian religious art, mainly medieval, but some parts of the collection, such as its textiles and prints, extend from antiquity to the modern period.
Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
The German Sport & Olympia Museum is a museum in Cologne that presents the history of sport from ancient times to the modern era. It is located in Cologne's Rheinauhafen harbor within the Cologne-Altstadt-Süd district.
Kölnisches Stadtmuseum
The Kölnische Stadtmuseum is the municipal history museum of Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is housed in the building of the historic Zeughaus with the adjacent Prussian Alte Wache Zeughaus.
Domschatzkammer
The Cologne Cathedral Treasury of the Metropolitan Chapter of the High Cathedral Church is part of Cologne Cathedral. It is located on the north side of the cathedral and in it large parts of the Cologne cathedral treasure are exhibited.
Academy of Media Arts Cologne
The Academy of Media Arts Cologne is an art and film school started 1990 in Cologne, Germany.
Barbarastollen
The Barbarastollen is an exhibition mine of the University of Cologne in Cologne. It is located in a basement room under the auditorium.
Kölner Festungsmuseum
The Cologne Fortress Museum is a volunteer-run museum, still partly under construction, which aims to document and present the entire Prussian fortifications in Cologne. The museum has existed since 2004 in the Zwischenwerk VIII b in the former...
Rheinisches Industriebahnmuseum Köln
The Rheinische Industriebahn-Museum e. V. was founded in Cologne in 1987. The association's goal is the preservation of industrial railroad vehicles and the research and documentation of their history.
Karnevalsmuseum
The Cologne Carnival Museum is the largest carnival museum in Germany. It is located in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne and is open irregularly only once a month.
RadioMuseum Köln
The RadioMuseum Köln in the Dellbrück district of Cologne shows the historical development of radio.
Japanisches Kulturinstitut
The Japanese Cultural Institute in Cologne is one of three Japanese cultural institutes in Europe and is located at Universitätsstraße No. 98. The other two institutes are in Rome and Paris.
Palladium
The Palladium is an event center in Cologne-Mülheim, located immediately adjacent to the E-Werk. The building was built in 1899 as a mechanical engineering hall for the company Trefil Europe Engineering and has served as a venue for cultural...
Simultanhalle
The Simultanhalle - Space for Contemporary Art is an exhibition hall in Cologne-Volkhoven, Volkhovener Weg 209-211. It was originally built in 1979 as a test building for the Museum Ludwig by the architects Busmann + Haberer on the site of a former...
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