Kunstmuseum Stuttgart, Art museum in Stuttgart-Mitte, Germany
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.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
