Kunstmuseum Bochum

The Kunstmuseum Bochum is an art museum located in the city center housed in two connected buildings at the edge of a park. It displays European artworks across several spacious exhibition areas.

The museum began in 1960 in a historic villa and later moved to a modern building designed by renowned architects. This change allowed the collections to be shown on a larger and more diverse scale.

The museum shows contemporary art forms that visitors can experience while walking through the exhibition spaces. The collections reflect how artists after World War II worked with new materials and ideas.

Access to the exhibition spaces is straightforward from the street side, and the different areas are well connected indoors. Visitors should allow plenty of time as the collections are extensive and there is much to explore.

A blue light installation runs along the museum's facade, making the building particularly noticeable in the dark. This feature makes the museum instantly recognizable from outside and creates a visual impression that visitors notice from the surrounding area.

Location: Bochum-Mitte (district)

Inception: 1960

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Wednesday 12:00-20:00

Phone: +492349104230

Email: museum@bochum.de

Website: https://kunstmuseumbochum.de

GPS coordinates: 51.48737,7.22108

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08