NRW Forum, Art museum and event venue in Pempelfort, Düsseldorf, Germany
The NRW Forum is an art museum and event venue within the Ehrenhof complex in Düsseldorf, focused on contemporary photography and digital culture. It spreads across multiple gallery spaces where rotating exhibitions are displayed, complemented by a restaurant and various event areas.
The venue opened in 1998 and occupies part of the historic Ehrenhof complex, originally built in the 1920s. Since its establishment, it has grown into a significant gathering place for modern art and digital culture in the region.
The NRW Forum presents exhibitions that bring together international artists and photographers, while visitors walk through spaces and encounter German and global perspectives side by side. The shows tell stories about today's world through visual language.
Visitors should allow time for exploring the galleries, as exhibitions are spread across multiple rooms with plenty to discover at your own pace. The location is centrally situated in Düsseldorf and easily accessible by public transport; the on-site restaurant offers a chance to rest during your visit.
The building itself is part of the Ehrenhof, an architecturally significant complex that weaves together art museums, theaters, and public squares in one space. This location makes it a place where architecture, history, and contemporary art meet naturally.
Location: Düsseldorf
Inception: 1998
Official opening: October 9, 1998
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Part of: Ehrenhof
Address: Ehrenhof 2, 40479 Düsseldorf
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00-18:00; Friday 11:00-21:00; Saturday 10:00-21:00; Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00
Website: https://nrw-forum.de
GPS coordinates: 51.23321,6.77207
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
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