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Cologne – City of Museums

Cologne is among the most important and lively CULTURAL CENTRES in Germany.

Alongside its Cathedral, the city boasts numerous relics from Roman times, Romanesque churches and a bustling cultural scene.

Cologne’s MUSEUMS with their superb collections and fascinating exhibitions are a MAGNET for art and culture lovers from all around the world.

They offer a rich variety of exhibits from Antiquity to the present day and inform visitors about things as diverse as CHOCOLATE, modern ART and the CITY’S HISTORY. Information and booking of guided tours: Museumsdienst Köln: www.museenkoeln.de/museumsdienst and at Cologne Tourist Board: www.cologne-tourism.com

Kolumbastraße 4 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.933193-0 Image: Jannis Kounellis, Tragedia civile, 1975 © Kolumba Köln

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KOLUMBA Art Museum of the Archbishopric of Cologne The collection ranges from late antiquity to the present day, from Romanesque sculpture to spatial installations, from medieval panel painting to „radical painting“, from

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Gothic ciborium to articles of everyday use from the twentieth century. The search for an overarching order, based on measure, proportion and beauty is the linking element in artistic design and the guiding principle.

open daily except Tuesdays 12 pm to 5 pm

How to get there: train, bus, metro: Dom/Hauptbahnhof; metro: Appellhofplatz/Oper

Obenmarspforten (next to City Hall) 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-21119 info@wallraf.museum www.wallraf.museum

Image: Rheinisches Bildarchiv Köln, RBA

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud The Wallraf shows how modern and relevant European art from the 13th to the beginning of the 20th century was and still is. In the medieval collection visitors can admire the world-famous Muttergottes in der Rosenlaube (Madonna in the Rose Bower) by Stefan Lochner.

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On the second floor the great Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens and the most important Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn are an impressive attraction. The third floor is devoted to Germany’s most comprehensive collection of Impressionists and post-impressionist art.

Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Thursday 10 am to 9 pm First Thursday of the month to 10 pm

How to get there: metro, bus: Rathaus; tram: Heumarkt

An der Rechtschule 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-23860 makk@stadt-koeln.de www.makk.de

Image: Rheinisches Bildarchiv Köln, RBA

Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln (MAKK) Art and Design. The Museum of Applied Arts in Cologne is unique in North Rhine-Westphalia. The exceptional building by the German architect Rudolf Schwarz was opened in 1957.

Outstanding items from the Middle Ages to the 19th century are exhibited on more than 5.000 m². The comprehensive collections connect successfully

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art and handicraft – covering glass, ceramics, porcelain, jewellery, furniture, textile art and graphics. Special exhibitions display also architecture, photography and new media. The new design department guarantees a very special experience, where international design highlights are shown in the context of fine art: Art + Design in Dialogue.

Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm First Thursday of the month 11am to 10 pm First Sunday of the month 10 am to 5 pm

How to get there: train, bus, metro: Dom/Hauptbahnhof

Appellhofplatz 23 - 25 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-26332 nsdok@stadt-koeln.de www.nsdok.de

Image: Rheinisches Bildarchiv/Marion Mennicken

NS-Dokumentationszentrum The NS-Dokumentationszentrum, founded in 1979 after a decision by the Cologne town council, is located in the EL-DE building where the Cologne Gestapo (secret police) had their headquarters between December 1935 and March 1945. The Gestapo prison with its 1800 wall inscriptions by prisoners has been a memorial site since 1981.

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The permanent exhibition “Köln im Nationalsozialismus” takes a look at the entire spectrum of political and social life in Cologne during the Nazi period.

The NS-Dokumentationszentrum is devoted to the research and commemoration of the city’s history at that time and to disseminating this information.

Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, Sunday and on holidays 11 am to 6 pm First Thursday of the month to 10 pm

How to get there: metro: Appellhofplatz, exit “Appellhofplatz/Schwalbengasse”

Neumarkt 18-24 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.227-2899 museum@kollwitz.de www.kollwitz.de

Image: Käthe Kollwitz Museum Köln

Käthe Kollwitz Museum Köln The first Käthe Kollwitz museum worldwide was opened on 22 April 1985, the 40th anniversary of the artist’s death.

The museum’s collection includes both the artist’s entire sculptural work and over three hundred drawings, almost 600 print graphics and all her posters.

War, poverty and death but at the same time love, security and the struggle to Opening times:

achieve peace are the themes to which she gives graphic expression in her works. The permanent exhibition provides new insights into the life and art of Käthe Kollwitz. Fascinating special exhibitions and a varied programme of events await visitors of all ages at this remarkable monographic museum.

Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 11 am to 6 pm

How to get there: metro, tram, bus: Neumarkt

Museum Ludwig In the late 1960s, Irene and Peter Ludwig assembled the largest collection of pop art outside of the USA and donated a large part to the City of Cologne. This was the basis for founding Museum Ludwig in 1976. In addition to pop art, the Ludwigs gave the museum a comprehensive collection of works by the Opening times:

Russian avant-garde from 1906 to 1930 as well as several hundred works by Pablo Picasso on permanent loan. With more than 180 original pieces and 730 graphic works, Museum Ludwig meanwhile harbours the third-largest Picasso collection worldwide.

Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm First Thursday of the month 10 am to10 pm

How to get there: train, bus, metro: Dom/Hauptbahnhof

Heinrich-Böll-Platz 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-26165 info@museum-ludwig.de www.museum-ludwig.de

Image: © Tomas Riehle arturimages

Museum Schnütgen Art of the Middle Ages. Situated in the city centre of Cologne, Museum Schnütgen invites visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the Middle Ages. Its collection is exhibited in one of the oldest Romanesque churches in Cologne – St. Cäcilien – an ideal and atmospheric venue in which Opening times:

the medieval works of art are displayed in all their splendour. Alongside unique sculptures and precious works of treasury art the collection also boasts rare textiles and stained glass from eight centuries and introduces visitors to the multi-facetted world of the Middle Ages.

Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm First Thursday of the month 10am to 10 pm

How to get there: metro, tram, bus: Neumarkt

Cäcilienstraße 29-33 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-22310 museum.schnuetgen@ stadt-koeln.de www.museum-schnuetgen.de Image: Rheinisches Bildarchiv Köln, RBA

Praetorium Even today, the monumental foundations of the praetorium let you feel the might and self-confidence of the Romans direct on the Rhine. The praetorium was at first the headquarters for the commander-inchief of the legions and auxiliary troops of the Army for the Lower Rhine region.

After the founding of the Province under the emperor Domitian, it served as the Opening times:

administrative centre and official residence of the imperial governor of Lower Germania. The visible masonry walls were once decorated with costly marble and painted panels and the rooms equipped with under-floor heating and high-quality furniture. Individual objects exhibited here, such as tableware and glasses bear witness to the luxurious lifestyle.

Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm; First Thursday of the the month 10am to10 pm;

How to get there: metro, bus: Rathaus, tram: Heumarkt

Praetorium: Kleine Budengasse 2 50667 Köln, T+49(0)221.221-22394 www.museenkoeln.de/ archaeologische-zone/

Image: Archäologische Zone Köln

artothek – Raum für junge Kunst See exhibitions of contemporary art at the artothek – space for young art.

Every second month the presentations of Cologne artists and international guests change. Besides the exhibitions the artothek provides the possibility to

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borrow artwork from the collection consisting of 1,400 works – from 1950 until today. Among them famous artists such as Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, Martin Kippenberger as well as many up-and-coming artists.

Tuesday to Friday 1 pm to 7 pm Saturday 1 pm to 4 pm

How to get there: train, bus, metro: Dom/Hauptbahnhof Admission:

free of charge

Am Hof 50 50667 Köln T+49 (0)221. 221-22332 artothek@museekoeln.de www.museenkoeln.de/ artothek Image: Alistair Overbruck

Roncalliplatz 4 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-24438 +49(0)221.221-24590 roemisch-germanischesmuseum@stadt-koeln.de www.museenkoeln.de/ roemisch-germanischesmuseum

Image: Axel Thünker

Römisch-Germanisches Museum

Built above the remains of the Roman town villa with the world-famous Dionysos mosaic, the Römisch-Germanisches Museum houses objects relating to the art, culture and everyday life of Roman and early medieval Cologne. Highlights are one of the world’s largest collections of Roman glass, including the three-coloured carved cage cup (c.AD 330/340), and the miniature portrait of Emperor Opening times:

Augustus made of turquoise-green glass. The art of the migrating Germanic tribes and Eurasian nomads in the early Middle Ages is represented by a selection of precious jewellery, for both men and women – a portable form of wealth in the Migration Period. The RömischGermanisches Museum has one of the richest collections of such early European artefacts.

Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm First Thursday of the month to 10 pm

How to get there: train, bus, metro: Dom/Hauptbahnhof

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Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum Cultures of the World. The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum Cultures of the World, which was awarded the Museum Prize of the Council of Europe in 2012, provides a wide variety of insights into both new and old, exotic and familiar worlds. Visitors will encounter an innovative exhibition concept on 3,600 m2 which engages Opening times:

all their senses and invites them to embark on a multi-media, interactive voyage of discovery. This fascinating presentation with exhibits from Africa, Asia, America, Oceania and Europe takes up themes which move people all over the world and enthralls visitors of all generations.

Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm First Thursday of the month 10am to 10 pm

How to get there: metro, tram, bus: Neumarkt car parks below and opposite the museum

Cäcilienstraße 29-33 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-31356 rjm@stadt-koeln.de www.museenkoeln.de/rjm

Image: Atelier Brückner Michael Jungblut

Schokoladenmuseum Köln One of the sweeter museums in Cologne. The Schokoladenmuseum is the gateway to the new and fashionable Rheinauhafen quarter and a conspicuous landmark on the banks of the Rhine. Let us take you on a sweet journey in time to explore the history of cocoa and chocolate which goes back 5000 years.

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insight into the modern production of chocolate bars and figures. Handicraft takes centre stage at our chocolate studio where you can see the museum’s maîtres chocolatier at work. The chocolate fountain, which has a capacity of 200kg is continuously refilled with fresh Lindt chocolate and invites all visitors to give themselves a treat.

Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, Sunday and on holidays 11 am to 7 pm Closed Mondays January to March and in November

How to get there: train, bus, metro: Dom/Hauptbahnhof; tram: Heumarkt then walk about 500m along the river Rhine to the south (upstream)

Schokoladenmuseum Köln Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a 50678 Köln T +49(0)221. 931 888 0 service@schokoladenmuseum.de www.schokoladenmuseum.de Image: Schokoladenmuseum

Im Mediapark 7 50670 Köln T +49(0)221. 888 95 0 pr@sk-kultur.de www.sk-kultur.de

Image: Susanne Fern

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Tanzmuseum des Deutschen Tanzarchivs Köln/ SK Stiftung Kultur

Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur

The Dance Museum of the German Dance Archives provides an encompassing view of dance with annually changing exhibitions as well as a diverse pro-gramme of museum education for children, youths and adults.

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At Mediapark, the Photographic Collection of SK Stiftung Kultur offers temporary exhibitions of renowned national and international photographers with guided tours for children and adults.

daily except Wednesday 2 pm to 7 pm

How to get there: train: Hansaring; metro: Christophstraße/Mediapark

Universitätsstraße 100 50674 Köln T +49(0)221.221-28608 mok@museenkoeln.de www.museum-fuerostasiatische-kunst.de

Image: © Lothar Schnepf, Köln

Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Art from China, Japan and Korea . In 1909, the first European museum for East Asian art opened in Cologne. Its founders acquired outstanding works of Buddhist painting and wood sculpture, Japanese screen painting, coloured woodblock prints, and lacquer ware as well as Chinese and Korean ceramics for the collection during their Opening times:

travels in Asia. Further highlights of the Cologne institution are Chinese ritual bronzes as well as Chinese painting and calligraphy. The architectural design of the new building opened on Aachener Weiher in 1977 is of international rank, built by the famous Japanese architect Kunio Maekawa (1905 -1986).

Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm First Thursday of the month 11am to 10 pm

How to get there: tram: line 1 and 7, and bus 142 to Universitätsstraße

Zeughausstraße 1 - 3 50667 Köln T +49(0)221.221-25789 Cashier: -22398

Image: © Koelnisches Stadtmuseum/Rheinisches Bildarchiv, Köln

ksm@museenkoeln.de www.museenkoeln.de/ koelnischesstadtmuseum

Kölnisches Stadtmuseum The Kölnisches Stadtmuseum displays, collects and preserves objects and works of art on the history of Cologne from the Middle Ages to the present day. The permanent collection in the impressive Zeughaus, the former armoury of the city, provides an insight into the political history, economy, culture and everyday life of Cologne and Opening times:

informs visitors about the distinctive characteristics of the city and its inhabitants. Among the unique exhibits is a large-scale model of the city, splendid municipal silver, gleaming knights’ suits of armour and an Otto engine (internal combustion) from 1897. The permanent collection is complemented by fascinating special exhibitions.

Tuesday 10 am to 8 pm, Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm First Thursday of the month 10am to 10 pm

How to get there: metro: Appellhofplatz/Zeughaus

Im Zollhafen 1 50678 Köln T +49(0)221.33 609-0 info@sportmuseum.de www.sportmuseum.de

Image: Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum

Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum Actively Experience Sports History The German Sport & Olympia Museum provides fascinating insights into the history of sports. From the competitions in ancient Greece to modern-day Olympics, the time journey leads to the top events of today’s professional sports. The museum also offers plenty of opportunity to participate in sports. You can take shots on three goals up and three down on the Opening times:

original goal wall of the ZDF Sports Report Studio, you can pedal a racing bike in the wind tunnel, which simulates the speeds of Tour de France cyclists, and you can practice your left hook on the punch bags in the boxing ring.Exciting are new themes like surfing, skateboarding & BMX. On the roof another highlight awaits you: Cologne’s highest playing field – with a view of the Rhine and Cathedral.

Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm Saturday, Sunday and on holidays 11 am to 7 pm

How to get there: train, bus, metro: Dom/Hauptbahnhof; tram: Heumarkt then walk about 500 m along the river Rhine to the south (upstream)

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Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln

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Römisch-Germanisches Museum

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Museum Ludwig

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Praetorium

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Käthe Kollwitz Museum

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Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum

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