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German Architecture Museum and its collection

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The German Architecture Museum (Deutsches Architekturmuseum) is a museum in Frankfurt, that is housed in an 18th-century building with re-designed interior by Oswald Mathias Ungers from 1984. The museum holds a collection of around 180,000 architectural drawings and 600 models. The collection includes works by architects such as Erich Mendelsohn, Mies van der Rohe, Archigram and Frank O. Gehry. The German Architecture Museum features a permanent exhibition called "From Ancient Huts to Skyscrapers" that illustrates the history of architectural development in Germany and has several temporary exhibitions every year.

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#8 History & Anthropology in Frankfurt #3 Historic houses in Frankfurt #60 History & Anthropology in Hesse #31 Historic houses in Hesse #8 Profession & craft museums in Hesse #111 Profession & craft museums in Germany
German Architecture Museum
Schaumainkai 43
60596 Frankfurt

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
12:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
12:00 – 19:00
Thursday
12:00 – 18:00
Friday
12:00 – 18:00
Saturday
11:00 – 18:00
Sunday
11:00 – 18:00

Special opening times:
Christihimmelfahrt, May 30, 2019: 11am - 6pm
Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019: 11am - 6pm
Whit Monday, June 10, 2019: 11am - 6pm
Wäldchestag (Tuesday), 11th June 2019: 11am - 6pm
Corpus Christi (Thursday), 20 June 2019: 11am - 6pm

Admission

0 – 18Free
Adults€9.00
Reduced€4.50

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Schaumainkai 43, Frankfurt

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Exhibitions

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    The German Architecture Museum (Deutsches Architekturmuseum) in Frankfurt offers an insightful look into the world of architecture. Located in a historic villa on the Museumsufer, the museum presents a comprehensive overview of architectural history and contemporary design. Visitors appreciate the well-curated exhibits that showcase models, plans, and photographs from various periods and styles. The museum's permanent collection, "From Primitive Hut to Skyscraper," provides a chronological journey through architectural development. Many reviewers highlight the temporary exhibitions as particularly engaging, often focusing on current trends or specific architects. The museum's bookstore is noted as an excellent resource for architecture enthusiasts. Some visitors mention that the information provided could be more detailed in certain areas, and a few find the museum relatively small compared to others. The building itself, with its interesting renovation combining old and new elements, is often praised as an exhibit in its own right. While the museum may not appeal to everyone, it is generally considered a worthwhile visit for those interested in architecture and design. The staff is described as helpful, though some reviewers note that not all exhibits have English translations, which can be a drawback for international visitors.

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