Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, Chemnitz

Name: Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
Address: Theaterpl. 1, Chemnitz, 09111, Germany
Telephone: +49 371 4884424

#16 among attractions in Chemnitz

Museum, Specialty museum

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The Chemnitz Art Collections with their approximately 65,000 exhibits are located in the König-Albert-Museum on Theaterplatz, which opened in 1909 and was designed by Richard Möbius.

The Chemnitz Art Collections were included in the Blue Book published in 2001; they are also responsible for managing the Museum Gunzenhauser, which opened in 2007, the Henry van de Velde Museum in Villa Esche and the Schloßberg Museum. In 2010, the museum was awarded the title of Museum of the Year 2010 by the German section of the International Association of Art Critics, in particular for its development work since 1990.

Coordinates: 50°50'16"N, 12°55'28"E

Address

Theaterpl. 1ZentrumChemnitz 09111 Germany

Contact

+49 371 4884424

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Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Monuments and statues, Memorial
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50°50'2"N • 12°55'15"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz open?

Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 9 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 Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz?

Nearby attractions include Theaterplatz, Chemnitz (1 min walk), Theater Chemnitz, Chemnitz (2 min walk), St. Petri Kirche, Chemnitz (2 min walk), Opernhaus Chemnitz, Chemnitz (3 min walk).

How to get to Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz:

Tram

Theaterplatz • Lines: 3, 4 (2 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofstraße • Lines: 3, 4 (6 min walk)

Bus

Theaterplatz • Lines: N18 (2 min walk)
Am Stadtbad • Lines: 51, 79 (4 min walk)

Train

Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof (8 min walk)
Chemnitz Mitte (23 min walk)