Soul of Africa Museum, Essen

#40 among attractions in Essen

Museum, Specialty museum

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Soul of Africa Museum (address: Rüttenscheider Str. 36) is a place located in Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 381 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°26'27"N latitude and 7°0'23"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Soul of Africa Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Witteringstraße (bus, 2 min walk), Rüttenscheider Markt (tram, 5 min walk), Rüttenscheider Stern (metro, 6 min walk), Gemarkenplatz (train, 10 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Museum Folkwang (museum, 4 min walk), Rü 62 (shopping, 6 min walk), Stadtresidenz Rüttenscheider Hof (shopping, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°26'27"N, 7°0'23"E

Address

Rüttenscheider Str. 36Stadtmitte - Frillendorf - Huttrop (Südviertel)Essen 45128 Germany

Contact

+49 201 787640

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Soul of Africa Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum Folkwang, Grugahalle, Lichtburg, Philharmonie Essen.

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Museum, Art museum
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1.1 miN
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Messe Essen, Essen
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Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Soul of Africa Museum open?

Soul of Africa Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Soul of Africa Museum?

Nearby attractions include Museum Folkwang, Essen (4 min walk), Stadtresidenz Rüttenscheider Hof, Essen (6 min walk), Rüttenscheider Stern, Essen (6 min walk), Galerie Obrist, Essen (6 min walk).

How to get to Soul of Africa Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Soul of Africa Museum:

Bus

Witteringstraße • Lines: Ne13, Ne8 (2 min walk)
Rüttenscheider Stern • Lines: Ne13, Ne8 (6 min walk)

Tram

Rüttenscheider Markt • Lines: 106 (5 min walk)
Rüttenscheider Stern • Lines: 101, 106, 107, 108 (6 min walk)

Metro

Rüttenscheider Stern • Lines: U11 (6 min walk)
Philharmonie • Lines: U11 (9 min walk)

Train

Gemarkenplatz (10 min walk)
Essen Süd (19 min walk)