Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Arts center in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne, Germany.
The Museum für Angewandte Kunst displays decorative arts and design objects within a modern building complex that connects to the historic Villa Metzler. The collections include European crafts alongside Islamic and East Asian works spanning multiple centuries.
Founded in 1888, the museum started as a collection of European craftsmanship traditions. Over time, it expanded to include Islamic and East Asian artworks, transforming into a diverse institution covering many centuries.
The rooms here showcase design styles from the Baroque period through the Art Nouveau era. You can see how furniture, art pieces, and decorative objects evolved and reflected the tastes of different times.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays for those who prefer visiting in the evening. The location in the old town center is easy to reach by public transport and nearby parking is available.
The building was designed by renowned architect Richard Meier and consists of three connected cubic structures. These create a public courtyard around Villa Metzler that fills with natural light, forming a peaceful gathering space.
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