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Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Krefeld

#13 among attractions in Krefeld

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Facts and practical information

The Kaiser Wilhelm Museum is the main building of the Krefeld Art Museums, which focus on art from the second half of the 20th century. The building was inaugurated in 1899 is protected as an architectural monument of the city of Krefeld.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°19'49"N, 6°33'34"E
Address

Joseph-Beuys-Platz 1Stadtmitte (Südring)Krefeld 47798 Germany

Contact
+49 2151 975580
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesday11 am - 5 pm
  3. Wednesday11 am - 5 pm
  4. Thursday11 am - 5 pm
  5. Friday11 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturday11 am - 5 pm
  7. Sunday11 am - 5 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Kaiser Wilhelm Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haus Lange and Haus Esters, König Palast, Fabrik Heeder, Villa Merländer.

  • haus lange and haus esters krefeld1.5 miNE
    Museum, Art museum, Modernist architecture

    Haus Lange and Haus Esters, Krefeld

    40 min walk • Nestled in the quaint city of Krefeld, Germany, the twin houses Haus Lange and Haus Esters stand as a testament to the innovative and timeless design of modernist architecture. These two villas, now repurposed as museums, were originally designed by the famed architect...

  • konig palast krefeld1.1 miNW
    Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Event space

    König Palast, Krefeld

    29 min walk • König Palast or Kings Palace in English Language, officially YAYLA ARENA, is an Arena in Krefeld, Germany. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the Home to the Krefeld Pinguine, Krefeld Penguins of the DEL. König Palast opened in 2004 and holds 8,029 people.

  • fabrik heeder krefeld0.8 miSE
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Fabrik Heeder, Krefeld

    20 min walk • Fabrik Heeder is a theatre in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is a former factory building, originally constructed in 1906, and has been in use for cultural activities since 1989.

  • villa merlander krefeld1.2 miNE
    51°20'29"N • 6°34'48"E

    Villa Merländer, Krefeld

    30 min walk • Museum

  • krieewelsche pappkopp krefeld location map
    0.7 miW
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Krieewelsche Pappköpp, Krefeld

    18 min walk • Krieewelsche pappköpp is a theatre in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

  • sankt dionysius krefeld~900 ftN
    Church

    Sankt Dionysius, Krefeld

    5 min walk • St. Dionysius is the Catholic old town church of the Lower Rhine city of Krefeld. The church, built in several construction phases between 1752 and 1910, shapes the silhouette of the city with its 78-meter-high tower.

  • mennonitenkirche krefeld~1290 ftNE
    Church

    Mennonitenkirche, Krefeld

    7 min walk • The Mennonite Church in Krefeld was built in the second half of the 17th century and has been used continuously as a meeting place for the local Mennonite congregation ever since.

  • seidenweberhaus krefeld~1830 ftNE
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Seidenweberhaus, Krefeld

    9 min walk • The Seidenweberhaus is an event building in the center of the city of Krefeld. It is located opposite the municipal theater and was inaugurated in 1976.

  • sudbahnhof krefeld0.5 miSE
    51°19'27"N • 6°33'57"E

    Südbahnhof, Krefeld

    13 min walk • Art gallery, Museum

  • stadtbad krefeld~1780 ftSE
    Memorial

    Stadtbad Krefeld, Krefeld

    9 min walk • Krefelder Stadtbad is a bathing establishment opened in 1890 on Neusser Straße in the center of Krefeld. In 2000, operations were suspended until further notice and the bath was closed for the time being after more than 110 years.

  • freizeitzentrum sud krefeld1.1 miSE
    51°19'8"N • 6°34'32"E

    Freizeitzentrum Süd, Krefeld

    27 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kaiser Wilhelm Museum open?

Kaiser Wilhelm Museum is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 11 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kaiser Wilhelm Museum?

Nearby attractions include Sankt Dionysius, Krefeld (5 min walk), Mennonitenkirche, Krefeld (7 min walk), Stadtbad Krefeld, Krefeld (9 min walk), Seidenweberhaus, Krefeld (9 min walk).

How to get to Kaiser Wilhelm Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaiser Wilhelm Museum:

Tram
  • Westwall/Rathaus • Lines: 041 (6 min walk)
  • Friedrichstraße • Lines: 041 (7 min walk)

Bus
  • Rheinstraße • Lines: 052, 054, 057, 058, 060, 061, 069, 076, 077, 079, 927, Ne27, Ne6, Ne7, Ne8 (9 min walk)
  • Corneliusplatz • Lines: 058, Ne8 (9 min walk)

Metro
  • Rheinstraße • Lines: U70, U76 (9 min walk)
  • Krefeld Hbf • Lines: U70, U76 (14 min walk)

Light rail
  • Rheinstraße • Lines: 041, 042, 043, 044 (9 min walk)
  • Dießem (24 min walk)

Train
  • Krefeld Central Station (15 min walk)
  • Krefeld Nord (18 min walk)

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