The best museums in Krefeld in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Krefeld, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Krefeld? These are the best ones:

  1. Krefeld Zoo1

    Krefeld Zoo

     Krefeld
    Zoo Krefeld, situated in the German city of Krefeld in North Rhine-Westphalia, was inaugurated in 1938. The 13-hectare zoo is home to approximately 1300 animals from around 225 different species. The zoo offers a diverse range of animals for visitors to see and learn about, making it a great destination for families and animal enthusiasts.
  2. Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum2

    Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum

     Krefeld
    The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Museum is the primary building of the Krefeld Art Museums. The museum's focus is on art from the second half of the 20th century, offering a rich collection of modern and contemporary art. It is a significant cultural landmark in the city of Krefeld.
  3. German Textile Museum3

    German Textile Museum

     Krefeld
    The German Textile Museum boasts a collection of over 30,000 objects from all corners of the world, spanning from antiquity to the present day. This vast collection offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the history and diversity of textiles and clothing. The museum's collection is one of the most important internationally, with historically valuable textiles and clothing.
  4. Haus Lange and Haus Esters4

    Haus Lange and Haus Esters

     Krefeld
    Haus Lange and Haus Esters are two residential houses located in Krefeld, Germany. These houses were designed by the renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the German industrialists Hermann Lange and Josef Esters. The architectural design of these houses reflects the unique style of van der Rohe, making them a significant part of Krefeld's cultural heritage.
  5. Museum Burg Linn5

    Museum Burg Linn

     Krefeld
    Burg Linn is a water castle situated in the Linn district of Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is located approximately five kilometers east of the city center. This historical site offers a unique glimpse into the past, with its origins dating back to the 12th century. The castle was built by the noble lords Otto and his brother Gerlachus von Lynn, making it a significant part of the region's history.

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