Kolumba, Diocesan art museum in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne, Germany
The museum occupies a modern structure designed by Peter Zumthor, featuring perforated grey brick walls that filter natural light into sixteen exhibition rooms.
Founded in 1853 near Cologne Cathedral, the museum moved to its current location on the ruins of St. Kolumba church, which was destroyed during World War II.
The collection spans from Late Antiquity to present times, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and religious artifacts displayed without chronological arrangement.
Located at Kolumbastraße 4, the museum opens Wednesday through Monday from 12:00 to 17:00, with annual closure during the first two weeks of September.
The museum building integrates archaeological excavations, Gothic church ruins, and a 1950s chapel through specialized architectural elements and materials.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
Inception: 1853
Operator: Erzbistum Köln
Part of: list of museums in Cologne
Opening Hours: Monday,Wednesday-Sunday 12:00-17:00; Tuesday off, September 01-14 off
Email: mail@kolumba.de
Website: http://kolumba.de
GPS coordinates: 50.93842,6.95428
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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