Wilhelm-Hack-Museum

The Wilhelm-Hack-Museum is an art museum in Ludwigshafen housing around 10,000 works ranging from medieval times to contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, and installations. The building complex integrates both traditional exhibition spaces and an outdoor area with art objects and green spaces.

The museum originated in 1971 from a donation by Cologne merchant Wilhelm Hack, who gave his private art collection to the city of Ludwigshafen. This generous gift established the foundation for one of the region's major art institutions.

The museum displays works by artists such as Robert Delaunay and Wassily Kandinsky that shaped abstract art's development. The collection shows how artistic movements changed how people saw form and color in the 20th century.

The museum grounds are relatively flat and easy to navigate, with clear pathways between different buildings and outdoor areas. Plan to spend several hours to explore both the indoor collections and the outdoor spaces comfortably.

A striking ceramic wall made of around 7,200 tiles covers an entire exterior side of the building, created by artist Joan Miró and ceramicist Joan Gardy Artigas. This monumental surface decoration is a standalone artwork that defines the museum's facade.

Location: Ludwigshafen

Inception: 1971

Official opening: 1979

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Phone: +496215043045

Website: http://wilhelmhack.museum

GPS coordinates: 49.47980,8.44395

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45