All modern art museums to visit in Hesse

Experience the dynamic world of modern art at 13 museums in Hesse. These museums showcase modern works that push the boundaries of creativity and expression.

Are you passionate about music and its history? Are you a fan of contemporary creativity? These are the modern art museums you should visit in Hesse:

  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. Hessian State Museum2

    Hessian State Museum

     Darmstadt
    The Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt (HLMD) is a significant multidisciplinary museum located in Darmstadt, Germany. It boasts a vast collection of 1.35 million objects, attracting approximately 80,000 visitors annually. The museum's extensive collection spans various disciplines, making it a fascinating destination for a wide range of interests.
  3. New Gallery3

    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.
  4. Museum Wiesbaden4

    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.
  5. Museum Künstlerkolonie5

    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.
  6. Schirn Kunsthalle6

    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
  7. Museum Sinclair Haus7

    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.
  8. Museum of Modern Art8

    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
  9. Klingspor Museum9

    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.
  10. Oberhessisches Museum10

    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.
  11. Museum Giersch11

    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
  12. Museum of Art and Cultural History12

    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.
  13. Museum Angewandte Kunst13

    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