Kunstmuseum Bonn

The Kunstmuseum Bonn is a contemporary art museum in the Gronau neighborhood that displays modern and contemporary art across approximately 4,000 square meters of exhibition space. The building features bright gallery rooms, multiple entrances, and uniquely designed staircases with specialized lighting that enhance the viewing experience of the artworks.

The museum was founded in 1947 and moved to its current building in 1992, designed by architects BJSS with Jürgen Pleuser. This new building was a major investment for the city and established one of Germany's leading institutions for modern art collections.

The museum holds the world's largest collection of Rhenish Expressionist works, a movement rooted in the local region's artistic history. It also displays significant post-war German paintings and an extensive collection of prints that span several decades.

The museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday, with extended evening hours on Wednesdays. Full wheelchair accessibility is available throughout the building, making it easy for visitors with mobility needs to explore the galleries.

The museum is the permanent home of the Videonale, an international festival dedicated to video art that has been running since 1984. This festival makes the institution a center for experimental digital art forms and continues to shape its artistic direction today.

Location: Bonn

Inception: 1985

Official opening: 1992

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Bundesstadt Bonn

Opening Hours: Thursday 11:00-18:00, Wednesday 11:0-21:00; Thursday-Sunday 11:0-18:00

Website: http://kunstmuseum-bonn.de

GPS coordinates: 50.71506,7.12103

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53