Cologne's Museums & Galleries
Cologne’s cultural landscape spans two millennia, from the Roman foundations of the Romano-Germanic Museum to the avant-garde collections at Museum Ludwig, which houses one of the largest Picasso collections in Europe. Explore the origins of Eau de Cologne at the Farina Fragrance Museum or view medieval masterpieces at the Wallraf-Richartz Museum. This collection also highlights regional heritage, including specialized industrial railway museums and the open-air displays of Westphalian craftsmanship in Hagen.
A Museum Ludwig
Museum Ludwig, located in Cologne, Germany, houses a collection of modern art.
B Fragrance Museum
The Farina Fragrance Museum is situated across from Cologne City Hall, and near the famous Wallraf-Richartz-Museum in the Obenmarspforten…
C Treasure Chamber of Cologne Cathedral
Discover the underground treasury of the Cologne Cathedral and marvel at the many precious ecclesiastical items displayed here.
D Romano-Germanic Museum
The permanent exhibition of the Romano-Germanic Museum is currently closed due renovations.
E Museum of Applied Art
The Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln is a decorative arts museum in Cologne.
F Wallraf-Richartz Museum
First opened in 1861, this museum is home to a unique collection of fine art - ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
G Rheinisches Industriebahnmuseum Köln
Established in 1987, this museum preserves historical industrial locomotives and wagons, focusing on the railway heritage of the Rhineland region.
H Bergische Museumsbahnen
The Bergische Museumsbahn is a heritage tram museum situated in the German city of Wuppertal.
Eisenbahnmuseum Metelen Land
Located at a former railway station on the Münster–Enschede line, this museum has showcased historical railway equipment and local transport history since 1986.
Haus Dahl
A historic branch of the Museum des Oberbergischen Kreises, this former farmhouse displays rural life and traditional building techniques dating back to the late 16th century.
Schwarzpulvermuseum Villa Ohl
Housed in a 19th-century industrialist's villa, this museum documents the history and technology of black powder production in the Wipperfürth region.
L Deutsches Röntgen Museum
Located near the birthplace of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, this museum explores the discovery of X-rays and their evolving application in medicine, science, and technology.
M Haus der Geschichten
A century-old house in Marienheide serving as a local history museum that preserves everyday stories and artifacts from the Oberbergischer Kreis.
N Heimatmuseum Haus Dassel
A manor-like historic residence in Warstein-Allagen that displays local history, industrial development, and regional natural science exhibits.
O Heimatmuseum Helfs Hof
A historic farm estate in Sevinghausen that showcases agricultural history, traditional crafts, and regional artifacts from the Wattenscheid area.
P Stadtmuseum Werdohl
Local history museum documenting the industrial development, social history, and cultural heritage of the town of Werdohl.
Q Bischofsmühle
A historic water mill in Coesfeld featuring a functional overshot water wheel and exhibits on traditional milling techniques.
R Deutsches Museum Bonn
The Deutsches Museum Bonn is a museum with exhibits and experiments of famous scientists, engineers and inventors.
S Hagen Westphalian Open-Air Museum
The Hagen Westphalian Open-Air Museum is a museum at Hagen in the southeastern Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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