All contemporary art museums to visit in Hesse

Experience the cutting-edge world of contemporary art at 17 museums in Hesse. These museums showcase works by modern artists, exploring current themes and innovative techniques.

Are you a fan of contemporary art? These are the best contemporary art museums in Hesse:

  1. Staedel Museum1

    Staedel Museum

     Frankfurt
    The Städel Museum (Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie) is a museum in Frankfurt with one of the most important art collections in Germany. The museum holds around 2,700 paintings of which 600 are on display in the museum, a collection of graphic work (100,000 drawings and graphics) and
  2. New Gallery2

    New Gallery

     Kassel
    The Neue Galerie, also known as the New Gallery, is an art museum located in Kassel, a city in the state of Hesse, Germany. This museum is a significant cultural institution in the region, offering a diverse collection of art pieces from various periods.
  3. Museum Wiesbaden3

    Museum Wiesbaden

     Wiesbaden
    The Wiesbaden Museum, located in the capital of the state of Hesse in Germany, is a renowned institution that houses both art and natural history collections. As one of the three state museums of Hesse, it offers a unique blend of cultural and historical artifacts that reflect the rich heritage of the region.
  4. Marburger Kunstverein4

    Marburger Kunstverein

     Marburg
    The Marburger Kunstverein is a non-profit and registered association based in Marburg, Germany. It is dedicated to the promotion of contemporary art. This association is the carrier of the Marburger Kunsthalle, a significant art venue in the city. The Kunstverein was founded in 1953, emerging from an 'artists' circle' that included renowned artists of the city, such as the painter Franz Frank.
  5. Caricatura5

    Caricatura

     Kassel
    Since 1995, the Caricatura institution has been operating the Caricatura - Gallery for Comic Art, located in the KulturBahnhof Kassel. This gallery showcases a variety of comic art, making it a potential point of interest for tourists who enjoy this form of art.
  6. Schirn Kunsthalle6

    Schirn Kunsthalle

     Frankfurt
    The Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt is an exhibition hall located on the Römerberg in the Altstadt district of Frankfurt am Main. The Schirn Kunsthalle is among the most renowned in Europe and regularly organizes exhibitions with international museums. The Schirn Kunsthalle was designed by Architekturbü
  7. documenta-Halle7

    documenta-Halle

     Kassel
    The documenta-Halle serves multiple purposes. It is used for exhibitions as part of the documenta, an art event that takes place every five years. In addition, it serves as a temporary exhibition space and hosts various events, fairs, and congresses in the city center of Kassel. This makes it a dynamic and versatile venue that offers a variety of cultural experiences for tourists.
  8. Museum Sinclair Haus8

    Museum Sinclair Haus

     Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
    The Museum Sinclair-Haus, located in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in Hessen, is a unique interdisciplinary exhibition house that focuses on art and nature. It is a part of the Stiftung Kunst und Natur gGmbH, a foundation dedicated to the exploration and promotion of art and nature. The museum offers a unique blend of art and nature, providing visitors with a unique perspective on the relationship between the two.
  9. Klingspor Museum9

    Klingspor Museum

     Offenbach am Main
    The Klingspor Museum in Offenbach am Main is a unique institution dedicated to modern and contemporary book and lettering art. The museum's collection is based on the private collection of Karl Klingspor, a type foundry operator. This makes it a special destination for those interested in typography, graphic design, and book art.
  10. Rosenhang Museum10

    Rosenhang Museum

     Weilburg
    The Rosenhang Museum, which opened its doors in June 2017, is a hub for contemporary art. It is situated in the city of Weilburg on the Lahn in central Hesse. The museum was founded by the couple Antje Helbig and Joachim Legner, with the internationally active gallerist Michael Schultz from Berlin as a co-initiator.
  11. Caricatura Museum Frankfurt11

    Caricatura Museum Frankfurt

     Frankfurt
    The Caricatura Museum (Caricatura Museum für Komische Kunst) is a museum in Frankfurt for comic art. The museum has works by artists of the Neue Frankfurter Schule on display as well as works by contemporary artists in temporary exhibitions.
  12. Frankfurter Kunstverein12

    Frankfurter Kunstverein

     Frankfurt
    The Frankfurter Kunstverein (Frankfurt Art Association) is an art museum in Frankfurt that is founded in 1829 by a group of influential citizens of the city. It aims to support the arts in the city. The museum is housed in the Steinernes Haus, a gothic building from 1464. Although the museum has no
  13. Museum Giersch13

    Museum Giersch

     Frankfurt
    The Museum Giersch is an art gallery in Frankfurt that hosts a changing series of exhibitions that display the art and cultural history of the Rhine-Main area. The museum is housed in a neoclassical villa built in 1910 and aims to promote the regions's cultural identity. The Museum Giersch hosts exh
  14. Museum of Art and Cultural History14

    Museum of Art and Cultural History

     Marburg
    The Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, also known as MKK or the Museum of Art and Cultural History, is a municipal museum located in Dortmund, Germany. It is a significant cultural institution in the city, offering a wide range of exhibits and collections for visitors to explore.
  15. Museum Angewandte Kunst15

    Museum Angewandte Kunst

     Frankfurt
    The Museum of applied art Frankfurt (Museum Angewandte Kuns Frankfurt) is a museum of artisanal art and design in Frankfurt with a special emphasis on design, fashion and the performative element. The collection comprises 65,000 pieces over a period of 5 centuries, with the main focus being European
  16. Jugendstilforum16

    Jugendstilforum

     Bad Nauheim
    The Jugendstilforum is a museum located in Bad Nauheim, Hessen. It was inaugurated in 2021 and offers a unique insight into the Jugendstil art movement and the history of Bad Nauheim's bathing culture.
  17. Museum of World Cultures17

    Museum of World Cultures

     Frankfurt
    The Museum of World Cultures (Weltkulturen Museum) is an ethnological museum in Frankfurt. The museum is housed in three adjacent buildings on the Schaumainkai: 29 (the main building), 35 (the original villa), and 37 ("Gallery 37"). The Museum of World Cultures in Frankfurt holds an displays a colle