Portikus, Frankfurt

Name: Portikus
Address: Alte Brücke 2, Frankfurt, 60594, Germany
Telephone: +49 69 96244540

#36 among attractions in Frankfurt

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

Portikus is an exhibition hall for contemporary art in Frankfurt am Main, that was founded in 1987 by Kasper König. Portikus presents the work of internationally renowned artists, and exhibits younger, emerging artists. Almost always, art work is commissioned for the gallery space. ()

Local name: Neuer Portikus Coordinates: 50°6'29"N, 8°41'14"E

Address

Alte Brücke 2Süd (Sachsenhausen-Nord)Frankfurt 60594 Germany

Contact

+49 69 96244540

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Day trips

Portikus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sachsenhausen, Caricatura, Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt Cathedral.

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~1290 ftW
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~1560 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Portikus open?

Portikus is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 7 pm
Friday 12 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Portikus?

Nearby attractions include Alte Brücke, Frankfurt (1 min walk), Ikonen Museum, Frankfurt (3 min walk), Deutschordenskirche, Frankfurt (3 min walk), Dreikönigskirche, Frankfurt (3 min walk).

How to get to Portikus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portikus:

Bus

Schöne Aussicht • Lines: 30, M36, n71 (4 min walk)
Elisabethenstraße • Lines: 30, M36, n71 (5 min walk)

Train

Frankfurt Eiserner Steg (7 min walk)
Lokalbahnhof (12 min walk)

Metro

U-Bahn Dom/Römer • Lines: U4, U5 (7 min walk)
Konstablerwache • Lines: U4, U5, U6, U7 (12 min walk)

Tram

Frankensteiner Platz • Lines: 18, EEx (7 min walk)
Hospital zum Heiligen Geist • Lines: 18, EEx (8 min walk)