Kaiser Wilhelm Museum

The Kaiser Wilhelm Museum is an art museum in Krefeld housing an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, and contemporary works spanning from medieval times to the present. The building contains multiple exhibition wings and galleries organized to present different artistic periods and international contemporary art.

The museum was founded in 1897 as a memorial to Kaiser Wilhelm I and received major architectural additions in the early 1900s that expanded its exhibition space. These foundational structures continue to form the core of the building today.

The museum houses art collections that reflect how artists from different periods and regions have expressed their ideas through various materials and techniques. Visitors can see how artistic approaches have evolved and continue to develop today.

The museum is easy to locate and features parking nearby for visitor convenience. Walking through the galleries involves moving across multiple levels, though elevators are available to assist with access.

A large-scale mural inside depicts different stages of human life and stands as a masterwork of decorative art from the early 1900s. This artwork has become deeply connected to the museum's artistic identity and character.

Location: Krefeld

Inception: 1899

Part of: Kunstmuseen Krefeld

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00

Phone: +492151975580

Website: http://kunstmuseenkrefeld.de

GPS coordinates: 51.33031,6.55945

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03