Museum für angewandte Kunst Frankfurt

The Museum für angewandte Kunst Frankfurt is a museum of decorative arts and design in Sachsenhausen. The building features extensive glass walls and geometric lines that create bright, open interior spaces throughout.

The museum began in 1877 through the efforts of local craftspeople who wanted to preserve their traditions. It relocated to its current location in 1985 with a new building that reflected contemporary architectural ideas about displaying design.

The museum's name reflects its focus on applied arts, displaying how people across centuries have designed everyday objects and furnishings. The collection shows how taste and living practices evolved through different periods of European history.

The museum is easily reached from downtown Frankfurt via the museum district area and sits near other art institutions. Plan enough time to browse the rooms comfortably, as the collection spans multiple galleries across the building.

The Villa Metzler, a former residence, stands within the museum with its original rooms preserved and furnished as they were. Visitors can walk through these spaces to see how wealthy households actually lived from the Baroque era through the early 1900s.

Location: Frankfurt-Süd

Inception: 1985

Architects: Richard Meier

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Schaumainkai 17, 60594 Frankfurt

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +496921234037

Email: info.angewandte-kunst@stadt-frankfurt.de

Website: https://museumangewandtekunst.de

GPS coordinates: 50.10627,8.68095

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02