Kunstmuseum Stuttgart

Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is an art museum in the city center housed in a distinctive glass structure rising 26 meters high. The facade combines glass and limestone panels, creating bright gallery spaces inside that showcase contemporary and modern artworks.

The museum was founded in 2005 through the merger of several local art collections into a single central location for contemporary and modern works. This consolidation allowed the city to present its art holdings more comprehensively.

The museum displays works by artists connected to Stuttgart and the surrounding region, offering insight into local creative voices. Visitors encounter how contemporary creators engage with their home city through their work.

The museum is accessible to wheelchair users via ramps and elevators, and offers extended hours until 8:00 PM on Fridays for evening visits. Exhibition displays rotate regularly, so visitors may find different works on display between visits.

The glass exterior shifts in appearance throughout the day, reflecting the surrounding cityscape in constantly changing ways. Observing this effect at different times reveals how the building seems to transform without actually moving.

Location: Stuttgart-Mitte

Inception: 2005

Architects: Hascher Jehle Architektur

Height: 26 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: glass, limestone, Kelheimský vápenec

Address: Kleiner Schlossplatz 13, 70173 Stuttgart

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Friday 10:00-20:00; Holidays 10:00-17:00

Phone: +4971121619600

Website: https://kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de

GPS coordinates: 48.77830,9.17760

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43