Top 10 Museums in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

May 31, 2021 Oliva Fomby

North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, pronounced [ˈnɔʁtʁaɪ̯n vɛstˈfaːlən] ( listen), commonly shortened to NRW) is the most populous state of Germany, with a population of approximately 18 million, and the fourth largest by area. Its capital is Düsseldorf; the largest city is Cologne. Four of Germany's ten largest cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen) are located in this state, as well as the second largest metropolitan area on the European continent, Rhine-Ruhr.
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1. Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

Grabbeplatz 5, 40213 Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 211 8381204 [email protected] http://www.kunstsammlung.de/
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4.5 based on 269 reviews

Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

In 1961, the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia acquired altogether 88 works by Paul Klee, which form the foundation of the museum’s collection. Celebrated in 1986 was the inauguration of the newly-constructed building of the Kunstsammlung am Grabbeplatz, with its characteristic black granite façade. Working in the tradition of Arne Jacobsen, the Copenhagen architectural office of a Dissing + Weitling created a noble, restrained building whose detailing is typical of the period, and which yielded primacy to the outstanding works of art on display. Inaugurated in July 2010 together with the reopening of the totally renovated existing building is an additional exhibition area measuring 2000 m², which features state-of-the-art exhibition technology and takes the form of two pillar-free exhibition halls – thereby bringing the total surface area to 5000 m².

Reviewed By geoffn113 - Eindhoven, The Netherlands

We visited for a particular exhibition which was great. After that we took a trip around the permanent exhibition which is truly wonderful; assuming you like modern art of course. We didn't even get to see everything on show as we ran out of time. For instance, I didn't see a single Paul Klee, for which the museum is famous... But if you want to wander through all the various movements, trends, groups and collectives of the last 120 years then K-20 and K-21 are a good place to go. All the top names are present; you won't be disappointed.

2. Schloss Benrath

Benrather Schlossallee 100-106, 40597 Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 211 8921903 [email protected] http://www.zollfeste-zons.de/schloss-benrath
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4.5 based on 721 reviews

Schloss Benrath

Reviewed By cleom708

We spent a great day at this palace, everything was amazing from the building to the beautiful gardens. You could truly travel back in time

3. Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, 53113 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 228 91650 [email protected] http://www.hdg.de/haus-der-geschichte
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4.5 based on 1,092 reviews

Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Travel back in time through German history since 1945: Our exhibition starts with the post-War years, new beginnings and the division of Germany. Why did the Cold War come about? How did the two Germanies develop and what links existed between West Germany and Communist East Germany? What prompted Reunification and what challenges has Germany faced since? Political events and developments form the red thread running through the exhibition. Moreover, you will see a broad variety of objects relating to everyday life, culture, business life and world events. Each item in the exhibition has its own story to tell. We present the small private and the large public narratives that changed society. Contemporary witnesses report their personal experiences and memories of their youth. We offer additional special services for kids, families, school classes, students, adults and senior citizens, such as guided visits, audio guides and educational materials.

Reviewed By 355stefang - Brussels, Belgium

This museum is easily one of the better museums I've visited. Very large, very well thought-out, engaging, informational and insightful. I spent several hours working my way through the museum, which is organized in a linear fashion progressing through time starting with WWII up to reunification. Many, many items on display with description signs in English and German. More history than you ever wanted to know about the former West Germany (and incidentally/tangentially East Germany and Germany in general of course). Free admission. Gift shop and restrooms on site. Easy to get to via use of the Heussallee/Museumsmeile tram stop just steps from the museum. Definitely recommended.

4. Museum Insel Hombroich

Minkel 2, 41472 Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 2182 8874000 [email protected] http://www.inselhombroich.de/
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

Museum Insel Hombroich

Reviewed By 155guidob - Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Beautiful wild parc with great art. Excekkent place to get lost, wander around and enjoy nature, specially in autumn when the cipresses are coloring fiercely red.

5. Lwl Industrial Museum Zollern

Grubenweg 5, 44388 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 231 6961111 [email protected] http://zeche-zollern.lwl.org
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4.5 based on 205 reviews

Lwl Industrial Museum Zollern

At first sight palatial redbrick facades and artistically adorned gables on buildings dotted around a grassy square are more reminiscent of an aristocratic residence than a coal mine. This was exactly one of the ideas behind the architecture. Today the “mansion of labour” in the west of Dortmund is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and impressive testimonies to Germany’s industrial history. The engine house with its famous Jugendstil doorway is already an icon. But the museum’s outstanding industrial architecture is only one of many different attractive facets. The various sections of the exhibition will take you into a world of harsh working conditions, and the stories of the men and women who worked in coalmining during the 20th century will bring this vividly to life.

6. LVR-Archaologischer Park Xanten

46509 Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 2801 9889213 https://apx.lvr.de/de/willkommen/willkommen_1.html
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4.5 based on 523 reviews

LVR-Archaologischer Park Xanten

Reviewed By johngR1407KD

The Archaeological Park is a place I go to every few years and each time it gets better. Roman Xanten was a significant city with merchants, traders, a large temple, a bathhouse and an arena. The scientists and educators at the park have been working consistently to explore the site and reveal what the can in a manner that's accessible and informative. On this last trip I managed to spend some in the reconstructed workshops of the craftsmen who made clothes and footwear for the Romans. It was incredibly informative and I learned quite a bit. I only wish I had more time. One of the great things about the park is that it's not overburdened with a lot of gimmicks. It's really quite a pleasant place that doesn't beat you over the head. You can spend hours there and focus on what you find interesting. If you are ever on the Lower Rhine this is a very worthwhile place to visit.

7. Museum Folkwang

Museumsplatz 1, 45128 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 201 8845444 [email protected] http://www.museum-folkwang.de
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4.5 based on 489 reviews

Museum Folkwang

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

So far the best art museum I've visited in Germany. Amazing permanent collection. Way better than expected. Beautiful artworks

8. German Mining Museum

Am Bergbaumuseum 28, 44791 Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 234 58770 [email protected] http://www.bergbaumuseum.de
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4.5 based on 549 reviews

German Mining Museum

The extraction, processing and utilization of mineral geo-resources, subsumed here under the term ‘mining’, is a subject with great significance for the development of human civilization. The global importance of mining is increasing today, and will no doubt continue to do so in future. This is clear from the political campaigns and the intense media reactions associated with issues of raw material supplies and shortages, and also resource conservation (recycling and the use of renewable energy sources). The work of the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum, as the leading international museum on the mining industry, takes place within this socially relevant context. As one of the Leibniz Association’s research museums, the DBM is devoted to investigating the extraction, processing and utilization of mineral raw materials in the context of social, cultural, ecological and economic dynamics, spanning different historical periods. The museum shows the lasting impact which these processes have had on the development of society, and preserves relevant evidence for future generations. In short: The Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum is the cultural memory of the mining industry.

Reviewed By Shpsurf - Dover, United States

A must see when visiting the Ruhr Valley. Interesting and historically accurate. Not ideal for small children or people with walking disability.

9. Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum

Im Stadtgarten 20, 46236 Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 2041 29716 http://www.quadrat-bottrop.de
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Quadrat Josef-Albers-Museum

10. LWL-Industriemuseum Zeche Nachtigall

Nachtigallstr. 35, 58452 Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany +49 2302 936640 [email protected] http://www.lwl-industriemuseum.de
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

LWL-Industriemuseum Zeche Nachtigall

People began chipping out the first lumps of “black gold” from the hillsides of the Ruhrgebiet around 300 years ago. The Nightingale Colliery will take you back to the time when miners could walk straight inside the galleries to get at the coal; and later sunk the first shafts below ground. Equipped with a helmet and pit lamp visitors can take a walk down the narrow gangway of our mining gallery to a genuine coal streak and experience the unique atmosphere of early mining. One of the oldest hauling engines in the region can be seen in operation in the engine house.

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