Frankfurt Art Galleries

(Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany)

The arts scene within the city of Frankfurt has never been better and the city is bursting with art galleries and art-related museums. The Frankfurt Museum of Modern Art is always a good place to start your art appreciation and is filled with contemporary paintings and sculptures.

For traditional German art works, consider a visit to the Regional Art Museum or the Stadel Art Museum, both of which have plenty to see and enjoy. Frankfurt's main art galleries are displayed here.

Stadel Art Museum / Institute (Städelsches Kunstinstitut)

Address: Untermainkai Dürerstrasse 2, Frankfurt am Main, D-60596, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 069 605 0980
This culturally rich facility is home to a world-class collection of art works with pieces from famous artists such as Vemeer, Rembrandt, Renoir and Boticelli, among others. German artists feature heavily at the noteworthy Stadel Art Museum, but a good balance in maintained throughout the collection.
Open hours: Tuesday and Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00; Wednesday - 10:00 to 21:00
Admission: charge

Museum of Modern Art (MMK)

Address: Untermainkai Domstrasse 10, Frankfurt am Main, D-60311, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 069 2123 5000
Part of the cultural scene in Frankfurt since the early 1980s, the Museum of Modern Art (MMK) is known colloquially as the 'Tortenstück', meaning 'piece of cake', on account of its triangular shape. The facility was designed by Austrian architect Hans Hollein and is home to a collection of modern art works from European and American artists, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Donald Judd, Reiner Ruthenbeck and Claes Oldenburg.
Open hours: Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00; Wednesday - 10:00 to 20:00
Admission: charge

Museum of Ancient Sculpture (Liebieghaus Museum Alter Plastik)

Address: Schaumainkai 71, Frankfurt am Main, D-60596, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 069 2123 8617
This highly acclaimed art museum is home to a range of impressive sculptures, created by many famous artists. The Frankfurt Museum of Ancient Sculpture boasts a large, permanent collection, together with various visiting exhibitions each year. Guided tours being available for those wishing to find out more about the actual sculptures and artists.
Open hours: Tuesday, are to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00; Wednesday - 10:00 to 20:00
Admission: charge, concessions available

Museum of Applied Arts and Craft Museum (Museum für Angewandte Kunst and Museum für Kunsthandwerk)

Address: Schaumainkai 17, Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt am Main, D-60594, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 069 2123 4037
The Frankfurt Museum of Applied Arts and Craft Museum is set within particularly pretty gardens, complete with seasonal flowers and even a café. In total, the museum contains more than 25,000 different exhibits, many of which date back over 1,000 years and offer a glimpse into the past. This notable attraction was established towards the end of the 19th century and has gained considerable notoriety ever since.
Open hours: Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00, Wednesday - 10:00 to 21:00
Admission: no charge

Regional Art Museum (Haus Giersch Museum Regionaler Kunst)

Address: Schaumainkai 83, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 069 6330 4128
The city's Regional Art Museum features many regular exhibitions, where local Hesse artists regularly display their works, being actively encouraged and supported.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday - 12:00 to 19:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, concessions

Icon Museum (Ikonen Museum)

Address: Brückenstrasse 3-7, Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt am Main, D-60594, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 069 2123 6262
Housing an impressive collection of religious Russian paintings, the city's Icon Museum, known locally as the Ikonen Museum, features art works dating back to the 16th century. Worth noting, the admission includes entrance to the adjacent Russian church.
Open hours: Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00, Wednesday - 10:00 to 21:00
Admission: charge, free on Wednesdays

Schirn Kunsthallep

Address: Römerberg City, Frankfurt am Main, D-60311, Germany, DE
Tel: +49 069 299 8820
A modern gallery with plenty to offer art lovers, the Schirn Kunsthallep hosts many visiting exhibitions, with a packed calendar of events. Various gallery spaces are available and attract artists from Germany and throughout Europe.
Open hours: Tuesday, Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 19:00, Wednesday and Thursday - 10:00 to 22:00
Admission: charge