All art museums and attractions to visit in Hesse

Hesse (Germany) has a lot to offer for art lovers. Below we list all 43 art museums that are located in Hesse.

Do you like art and are you looking for the best art museums to visit in Hesse? These are the ones:

  1. Staedel Museum1

    Staedel Museum

     Frankfurt
    The Städel Museum (Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie) is a museum in Frankfurt with one of the most important art collections in Germany. The museum holds around 2,700 paintings of which 600 are on display in the museum, a collection of graphic work (100,000 drawings and graphics) and
  2. New Gallery2

    New Gallery

     Kassel
    The Neue Galerie, also known as the New Gallery, is an art museum located in Kassel, a city in the state of Hesse, Germany. This museum is a significant cultural institution in the region, offering a diverse collection of art pieces from various periods.
  3. Museum Wiesbaden3

    Museum Wiesbaden

     Wiesbaden
    The Wiesbaden Museum, located in the capital of the state of Hesse in Germany, is a renowned institution that houses both art and natural history collections. As one of the three state museums of Hesse, it offers a unique blend of cultural and historical artifacts that reflect the rich heritage of the region.
  4. Jazzinstitut Darmstadt4

    Jazzinstitut Darmstadt

     Darmstadt
    The Jazzinstitut Darmstadt, located in the city of Darmstadt, is a globally recognized research and information center for jazz. Despite the city's modest size of approximately 160,000 inhabitants, the institute has managed to carve out a significant reputation in the world of jazz, both domestically and internationally.
  5. Marburger Kunstverein5

    Marburger Kunstverein

     Marburg
    The Marburger Kunstverein is a non-profit and registered association based in Marburg, Germany. It is dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art. This association is the carrier of the Marburger Kunsthalle, a significant art venue in the city. The Kunstverein was founded in 1953, emerging from an 'artists' circle' that included renowned artists of the city, such as the painter Franz Frank.
  6. Caricatura6

    Caricatura

     Kassel
    Since 1995, the Caricatura institution has been operating the Caricatura - Gallery for Comic Art, located in the KulturBahnhof Kassel. This gallery showcases a variety of comic art, making it a potential point of interest for tourists who enjoy this form of art.
  7. Palace-Museum7

    Palace-Museum

     Darmstadt
    The Palace Museum in Darmstadt is situated in the bell and church building of the Darmstadt Residence Palace. This location is in the heart of the city, directly opposite the bustling market square. This central location makes it easily accessible for tourists and provides a great starting point for exploring the city.
  8. Museum Künstlerkolonie8

    Museum Künstlerkolonie

     Darmstadt
    The Museum Künstlerkolonie in Darmstadt is a significant cultural institution dedicated to the history of the Darmstädter Künstlerkolonie, its exhibitions, and the artists of the colony. It provides a comprehensive overview of the works of its 23 members and the 15-year history of the Darmstädter artist community from 1899 to 1914.
  9. Stadtmuseum Hofheim9

    Stadtmuseum Hofheim

     Hofheim am Taunus
    The Stadtmuseum Hofheim am Taunus, situated at Burgstraße 11, is a museum dedicated to art, archaeology, and the history of the city of Hofheim am Taunus. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the region, providing a comprehensive overview of the city's past and present.
  10. Schirn Kunsthalle10

    Schirn Kunsthalle

     Frankfurt
    The Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt is an exhibition hall located on the Römerberg in the Altstadt district of Frankfurt am Main. The Schirn Kunsthalle is among the most renowned in Europe and regularly organizes exhibitions with international museums. The Schirn Kunsthalle was designed by Architekturbü
  11. documenta-Halle11

    documenta-Halle

     Kassel
    The documenta-Halle serves multiple purposes. It is used for exhibitions as part of the documenta, an art event that takes place every five years. In addition, it serves as a temporary exhibition space and hosts various events, fairs, and congresses in the city center of Kassel. This makes it a dynamic and versatile venue that offers a variety of cultural experiences for tourists.
  12. Museum Sinclair Haus12

    Museum Sinclair Haus

     Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
    The Museum Sinclair-Haus, located in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in Hessen, is a unique interdisciplinary exhibition house that focuses on art and nature. It is a part of the Stiftung Kunst und Natur gGmbH, a foundation dedicated to the exploration and promotion of art and nature. The museum offers a unique blend of art and nature, providing visitors with a unique perspective on the relationship between the two.
  13. Palais Papius13

    Palais Papius

     Wetzlar
    The Palais Papius is a simple baroque, two-story palace located in the old town of Wetzlar in the Lahn-Dill district. It was built around 1740 by Johann Conrad Heeser von Lilienthal, a procurator at the Imperial Chamber Court. The central building was significantly expanded in 1756 by Assessor Johann Hermann Franz von Pape, also known as Papius.
  14. Liebieghaus14

    Liebieghaus

     Frankfurt
    The Liebieghaus is a late 19th-century castle-like villa in Frankfurt that was built in 1896, in a palatial, Historicist style, as a retirement home for textile manufacturer Baron Heinrich von Liebieg. The Liebieghaus is home to a sculpture museum, the Städtische Galerie Liebieghaus. The museum hold
  15. Museum of Modern Art15

    Museum of Modern Art

     Frankfurt
    The Museum of Modern Art (Museum für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt, MMK) is a modern art museum in Frankfurt am Main. The building was designed by the Viennese architect Hans Hollein and was nicknamed 'Tortenstück' (the cake tip). The basis of its modern art collection is the legacy of collector Karl Strö
  16. Goethe House16

    Goethe House

     Frankfurt
    The Goethe House is a writer's house museum in Frankfurt. The Goethe House was the residence of the Goethe family until 1795. When the house was bought by geologist Otto Volger in 1863, it got restored to the condition the Goethe family had left it in. The house was destroyed during World War II, bu
  17. Klingspor Museum17

    Klingspor Museum

     Offenbach am Main
    The Klingspor Museum in Offenbach am Main is a unique institution dedicated to modern and contemporary book and lettering art. The museum's collection is based on the private collection of Karl Klingspor, a type foundry operator. This makes it a special destination for those interested in typography, graphic design, and book art.
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    Jakobshallen der Galerie Scheffel GmbH

     Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
  19. German Goldsmiths´ House19

    German Goldsmiths´ House

     Hanau
    The German Goldsmith's House, located in the old town of Hanau, is a museum that has been showcasing jewelry and hollowware since the early 20th century. This historic building, which was once the town hall, offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of exhibits, not only from Germany but from around the world. The museum is a testament to the city's rich history and its longstanding tradition in the goldsmith's craft.
  20. Rosenhang Museum20

    Rosenhang Museum

     Weilburg
    The Rosenhang Museum, which opened its doors in June 2017, is a hub for contemporary art. It is situated in the city of Weilburg on the Lahn in central Hesse. The museum was founded by the couple Antje Helbig and Joachim Legner, with the internationally active gallerist Michael Schultz from Berlin as a co-initiator.
  21. Caricatura Museum Frankfurt21

    Caricatura Museum Frankfurt

     Frankfurt
    The Caricatura Museum (Caricatura Museum für Komische Kunst) is a museum in Frankfurt for comic art. The museum has works by artists of the Neue Frankfurter Schule on display as well as works by contemporary artists in temporary exhibitions.
  22. Marmorbad22

    Marmorbad

     Kassel
    The Marmorbad is a bathing facility situated near the Orangerie in the Karlsaue Park in Kassel. This location is significant as it is one of the last remaining representative bathing facilities from the late Baroque period in Germany. Its proximity to the Orangerie and the park makes it an interesting destination for tourists who are interested in history, architecture, and nature.
  23. Icon Museum23

    Icon Museum

     Frankfurt
    The Icon Museum of the City of Frankfurt displays sacred art of Orthodox Christianity, presenting the art and ritual of icons from the 15th to the 20th century. The museum is housed in the former refectory of the Deutschordenshaus and holds a collection of over 1,000 exhibits.
  24. Oberhessisches Museum24

    Oberhessisches Museum

     Gießen
    The Oberhessisches Museum, a universal museum, is situated in the central Hessian city of Gießen. It is housed in three distinct locations: the Old Castle Gießen, the Wallenfels'schen Haus, and the Leib'schen Haus. Each of these locations offers a unique perspective on the rich history and culture of the region.
  25. Rosenmuseum Steinfurth25

    Rosenmuseum Steinfurth

     Bad Nauheim
    The Rosenmuseum, located in Steinfurth, a district of Bad Nauheim in Hesse, has been a significant cultural institution since 1974. The museum is dedicated to the art and cultural history of the rose, offering visitors a unique insight into the significance of this flower in various aspects of human culture and history.
  26. Frankfurter Kunstverein26

    Frankfurter Kunstverein

     Frankfurt
    The Frankfurter Kunstverein (Frankfurt Art Association) is an art museum in Frankfurt that is founded in 1829 by a group of influential citizens of the city. It aims to support the arts in the city. The museum is housed in the Steinernes Haus, a gothic building from 1464. Although the museum has no
  27. Museum Giersch27

    Museum Giersch

     Frankfurt
    The Museum Giersch is an art gallery in Frankfurt that hosts a changing series of exhibitions that display the art and cultural history of the Rhine-Main area. The museum is housed in a neoclassical villa built in 1910 and aims to promote the regions's cultural identity. The Museum Giersch hosts exh
  28. Museum of Art and Cultural History28

    Museum of Art and Cultural History

     Marburg
    The Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, also known as MKK or the Museum of Art and Cultural History, is a municipal museum located in Dortmund, Germany. It is a significant cultural institution in the city, offering a wide range of exhibits and collections for visitors to explore.
  29. Museum Angewandte Kunst29

    Museum Angewandte Kunst

     Frankfurt
    The Museum of applied art Frankfurt (Museum Angewandte Kuns Frankfurt) is a museum of artisanal art and design in Frankfurt with a special emphasis on design, fashion and the performative element. The collection comprises 65,000 pieces over a period of 5 centuries, with the main focus being European
  30. Brömserhof Rüdesheim am Rhein30

    Brömserhof Rüdesheim am Rhein

     Rüdesheim am Rhein
  31. Jugendstilforum31

    Jugendstilforum

     Bad Nauheim
    The Jugendstilforum is a museum located in Bad Nauheim, Hessen. It was inaugurated in 2021 and offers a unique insight into the Jugendstil art movement and the history of Bad Nauheim's bathing culture.
  32. German Ivory Museum Erbach32

    German Ivory Museum Erbach

     Erbach
    The German Ivory Museum in Erbach, located in the Odenwald region, is dedicated to the art and craft of ivory and ivory carvings. This museum is a testament to the long-standing tradition of ivory craftsmanship in the town, offering visitors a unique insight into this intricate art form.
  33. Killingerhaus33

    Killingerhaus

     Idstein
    The Killingerhaus, located at König-Adolf-Platz, is a three-story citizen's house with a magnificent gable front. This central location makes it easily accessible for tourists. The house's facade is dominated by an octagonal bay window with a hipped roof, which extends over both half-timbered upper floors and protrudes over the massive ground floor. This architectural feature adds to the house's unique charm and is a sight to behold.
  34. Alsfeld City Museum34

    Alsfeld City Museum

     Alsfeld
    The Alsfeld City Museum is situated at Rittergasse 3/5 in the historic old town of Alsfeld. This location adds to the charm and historical significance of the museum, making it a notable point of interest for visitors to the city.
  35. Das Lindenfelser Museum35

    Das Lindenfelser Museum

     Lindenfels
  36. Museum of World Cultures36

    Museum of World Cultures

     Frankfurt
    The Museum of World Cultures (Weltkulturen Museum) is an ethnological museum in Frankfurt. The museum is housed in three adjacent buildings on the Schaumainkai: 29 (the main building), 35 (the original villa), and 37 ("Gallery 37"). The Museum of World Cultures in Frankfurt holds an displays a colle
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    Women's Museum

     Wiesbaden
    The Women's Museum Wiesbaden, located in the heart of the city on Wörthstraße, was inaugurated in 1984. It is a significant cultural institution that has been contributing to the city's vibrant arts scene for over three decades.
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    Museum of Musical Instruments Lißberg

     Lißberg
    The Museum of Musical Instruments Lißberg is situated in the district of Lißberg, which is a part of Ortenberg in the Hessian Wetteraukreis. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique cultural experience for visitors interested in music and history.
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    Kunstgussmuseum Hirzenhain

     Hirzenhain
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    Zeiteninsel – Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum Marburger Land

     Argenstein
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    Kunstverein Viernheim

     Viernheim
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    Elfenbeinmuseum - Elfenbeinkunstkabinett Seidenberg

     Michelstadt
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    Kunstsammlungen der Stadt Limburg

     Limburg an der Lahn