Malkasten-Haus, Artists' association building in Pempelfort district, Düsseldorf, Germany.
The Malkasten-Haus is an artists' association building in the Pempelfort district that combines a historic structure with a contemporary steel and glass addition. The complex includes a 200 square meter (2,150 square feet) festival hall, a vaulted cellar, and restaurant facilities for cultural events.
The artists' association was founded in 1848 during the March Revolution and acquired this property in 1861 for a permanent base. Full establishment at the site took place by 1867.
The building functions as a meeting point for artists, hosting exhibitions and events that shape the city's art scene. Visitors experience an active artistic community that continues to define the space today.
The building is located at Jacobistraße 6a and includes a restaurant, bar, and cellar space for activities. Visitors should plan for multiple levels when exploring the venue.
The grounds contain remains of an English landscape garden designed by philosopher Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi in the early 1800s. These historical garden elements remain visible to visitors today.
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