August-Macke-Haus, Bonn

Name: August-Macke-Haus
Address: Hochstadenring 36, Bonn, 53119, Germany
Telephone: +49 228 655531

#30 among attractions in Bonn

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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The August-Macke-Haus or August Macke House is a museum in Bonn, Germany, opened in 1991, dedicated to the expressionist painter August Macke. It is located in Macke's former home, where he lived from 1911 to 1914. The museum displays reconstructed interiors and houses temporary exhibitions, usually focusing on Expressionism. In the August-Macke-Haus, Macke's studio has been restored, including furniture from his Tegernsee days. A basic archive of Rhenish Expressionism is available in addition to a reference library. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°44'15"N, 7°5'11"E

Address

Hochstadenring 36Bonn (Nordstadt)Bonn 53119 Germany

Contact

+49 228 655531

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Day trips

August-Macke-Haus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is August-Macke-Haus open?

August-Macke-Haus is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to August-Macke-Haus?

Nearby attractions include Bonner Kunstverein gkg Künstlerforum, Bonn (3 min walk), Alter Friedhof, Bonn (6 min walk), Georgskapelle, Bonn (7 min walk), Frauenmuseum, Bonn (9 min walk).

How to get to August-Macke-Haus by public transport?

The nearest stations to August-Macke-Haus:

Bus

Eifelstraße / Macke-Haus • Lines: 602 (3 min walk)
Frankenbad/Kunstverein • Lines: 550, 604, 605, N1, Sb60 (4 min walk)

Train

Bonn West (6 min walk)
Bonn Hauptbahnhof (16 min walk)

Tram

Bonn West • Lines: 16, 18, 63, 68 (6 min walk)
Stadthaus • Lines: 61, 62, 66, 67 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Bonn West • Lines: 16, 18, 63, 68 (6 min walk)
Stadthaus • Lines: 66, 67 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Personenfähre Bonn-Beuel Rheinnixe • Lines: Rheinnixe (28 min walk)