Are you a fan of contemporary art? These are the best contemporary art museums in Hesse:
1Staedel Museum
FrankfurtThe 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 2New Gallery
KasselThe 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. 3Museum Wiesbaden
WiesbadenThe 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. 4Marburger Kunstverein
MarburgThe 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. 5Caricatura
KasselSince 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. 6Schirn Kunsthalle
FrankfurtThe 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 7documenta-Halle
KasselThe 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. 8Museum Sinclair Haus
Bad Homburg vor der HöheThe 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. 9Klingspor Museum
Offenbach am MainThe 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. 10Rosenhang Museum
WeilburgThe 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. 11Caricatura Museum Frankfurt
FrankfurtThe 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. 12Frankfurter Kunstverein
FrankfurtThe 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 13Museum Giersch
FrankfurtThe 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 14Museum of Art and Cultural History
MarburgThe 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. 15Museum Angewandte Kunst
FrankfurtThe 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 16Jugendstilforum
Bad NauheimThe 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. 17Museum of World Cultures
FrankfurtThe 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