Cologne City Museum

Cologne, Germany

The armoury was built by the Imperial Town of Cologne as weapons arsenal around 1600 in Dutch Renaissance style. Today, there is the 'Kölnisches Stadtmuseum', which provides an insight into the spiritual, economic and every day life of the city of Cologne and its citizens from the Middle Ages up until today.

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Founded: 1600
Category: Museums in Germany
Historical period: Reformation & Wars of Religion (Germany)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Samitha Dharmarathna (12 months ago)
Very close to the Cologne central railway station. Good collection of different types of arts and well presented. Lockers provided and get a free car d to operate the lock. Toilets available on the foyer. Caffe is inside the museum section just after the entrance. Takes about 2-3 hours depending on how fast you want to move. Exhibits are on 4 levels and lifts are available.
Sebastian Reiz (14 months ago)
If you only have the time for one museum while in Cologne, this is the one. I find it to be one of the world's leading museums for modern and contemporary art. At this time, early 2024, there are a couple of most interesting separate exhibitions advertised on the walls of the building. The art works are perfectly curated, the light is rewarding and the selection of what is on display very educational. Take a look at our photos, they say more than a thousand words...
Shannon Burnside (2 years ago)
Really enjoyed the exhibition. Lots of work from German artists, allowing you to learn about the origins of various art movements and German history alongside it! Not overly fussed about Picasso, but so many interesting works from a multitude of artists, as well as a few areas to make your own art.
張庭偉 (2 years ago)
If you love art, you must come to this place. It's just next to the Dom and the Cologne Central Station. Watching all the works here takes about 3 hours (special exhibition included). You can deeply feel the emotion behind these works even if you don't know the artists. After leaving, you can go to the riverbank and also take cruises & boat tours, that would be a wonderful day.
AE Magsumbol (2 years ago)
They have amazing art collection and the museum is very easy to navigate. Not too crowded and well-lit. It's a nice place to kill time while waiting for your train departure. The Picasso and Dali collection is worth the visit, trust me!
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