Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum

The Suermondt-Ludwig Museum is an art museum housed in a 19th-century city palace on Wilhelmstrasse in Aachen. Its collections span medieval and baroque periods with paintings and sculptures displayed across multiple floors.

The museum was founded in 1883 and has accumulated artworks over many decades. Its growth was shaped by acquisitions and donations that brought works by artists from the Netherlands and northern Europe into the collection.

The museum houses sculptures from the southern Netherlands that show how artisans once worked with precious materials like ivory and silver. These works give a sense of the artistic craftsmanship that flourished in that region.

Visitors under 21 years old receive free admission and can explore both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions throughout the building. The museum is centrally located and manageable in size, making it easy to see the main highlights.

The museum displays paintings by artists like Rembrandt and van Dyck, known for their realistic approach to portraiture and light. These 17th-century works show the artistic directions that developed across Europe at that time.

Location: Aachen-Mitte

Inception: 1883

Architects: Eduard Linse

Address: Wilhelmstraße 18

Phone: +49241479800

Email: info@suermondt-ludwig-museum.de

Website: http://suermondt-ludwig-museum.de

GPS coordinates: 50.77350,6.09569

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47