Fridericianum, Kassel

Name: Fridericianum
Address: Friedrichspl. 18, Kassel, 34117, Germany
Telephone: +49 561 7072720

#12 among attractions in Kassel

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Fridericianum is a museum in Kassel, Germany. Built in 1779, it is one of the oldest public museums in Europe. Since 1955 the quinquennial art festival documenta is centred on the site. The exhibition building itself was fully renovated by 1982. Ever since 1988, Fridericianum has continually hosted changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Since June 2013 Susanne Pfeffer has been director of the Fridericianum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°18'49"N, 9°29'51"E

Address

Friedrichspl. 18Kassel Ost (Mitte)Kassel 34117 Germany

Contact

+49 561 7072720

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Ottoneum, Auestadion, Orangerie, Bellevue Palace.

~350 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Ottoneum, Kassel
2 min walk • The Ottoneum in Kassel, Germany, is a cultural gem that beckons history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Housed in what is considered to be the first theater building of the Baroque period in Germany, the Ottoneum is now a museum that boasts an extensive range of...
1.2 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Football
Auestadion, Kassel
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kassel, Germany, the Auestadion is a vibrant hub for sports enthusiasts and event-goers alike. This multi-purpose stadium, with its robust structure and inviting atmosphere, has become a prominent landmark for the city's residents and tourists.
~1630 ftSE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Forts and castles
Orangerie, Kassel
8 min walk • The Orangerie is an Orangery in Kassel, Hesse, Germany. It was built under Landgrave Charles between 1703 and 1711. Since then, it forms the northern corner of the Karlsaue park. Today it is used as an astronomy and physical cabinet.
~1610 ftSW
Museum, Palace
Bellevue Palace, Kassel
8 min walk • Bellevue Palace in Kassel was built in 1714 for Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel. Originally the building served as an Observatory. It became a residence, and then part of Bellevue Castle, which was later destroyed.
0.8 miS
18th-century park with lakes and canals
Karlsaue, Kassel
20 min walk • The Karlsaue Park is a public and inner-city park of 1.50 km2 in Kassel. It was redesigned as a landscape garden in 1785 and consists of a mixture of visible Baroque garden elements and arranged “natural areas”.
0.9 miS
51°18'4"N • 9°29'58"E
Auebad Kassel, Kassel
23 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
~1870 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
New Gallery, Kassel
10 min walk • The Neue Galerie is an art museum in Kassel in the state of Hesse, in Germany. The building was constructed between 1871 and 1877 as a museum for works of the Old Masters.
~740 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Event space
documenta-Halle, Kassel
4 min walk • documenta is an exhibition of contemporary art which takes place every five years in Kassel, Germany. It was founded by artist, teacher and curator Arnold Bode in 1955 as part of the Bundesgartenschau which took place in Kassel at that time.
~1540 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Martin's Church, Kassel
8 min walk • St Martin's Church is a Protestant parish church in Kassel, Hesse, Germany. It is also the preaching-church of the bishop of the Evangelical Church of Hesse Electorate-Waldeck. It is in the Gothic style and was begun in 1364 and completed in 1462, dedicated to St. Martin of Tours.
0.5 miNE
Synagogue
Kassel Synagogue, Kassel
13 min walk • The Kassel Synagogue is the description given to a succession of prayer houses of the Jewish community in Kassel, Hesse.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Hessisches Landesmuseum, Kassel
11 min walk • The Hessian State Museum is an art museum located in Kassel, Germany. It is currently closed for renovations. The collection ranges from the Paleolithic Age to the present. The museum is also home to the German Wallpaper Museum. It is part of the Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fridericianum open?

Fridericianum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fridericianum?

Nearby attractions include Ottoneum, Kassel (2 min walk), Staatstheater Kassel, Kassel (3 min walk), documenta-Halle, Kassel (4 min walk), Rahmenbau, Kassel (4 min walk).

How to get to Fridericianum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fridericianum:

Tram

Friedrichsplatz • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, Rt1, Rt4 (3 min walk)
Königsplatz • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Rt1, Rt4 (4 min walk)

Bus

Staatstheater • Lines: 16 (4 min walk)
Scheidemannplatz • Lines: 10, 100, 14, 16, 17, 32, 33, 37, 52, 55 (8 min walk)

Train

Kassel Hauptbahnhof (12 min walk)