Kunstmuseum, Art museum in central Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
The Kunstmuseum occupies a former imperial post office building at Synagogenplatz and displays art collections spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. The interior spaces have been arranged to offer a chronological view of artistic developments during this period.
The museum was founded in 1909 by Robert Rheinen, who provided his private art collection of over 1,000 objects as its foundation. Over time the institution expanded and eventually moved into the imposing post office building where it remains today.
The museum displays works by artists like Wassily Kandinsky and August Macke who engaged with modern forms of 20th century expression. The collection also reflects socially critical works by local artists who captured everyday life and social themes in their pieces.
The museum can be visited on weekdays and weekends, with advance reservations recommended especially during special exhibitions. Access is straightforward since the building sits centrally at Synagogenplatz and there is ample parking nearby.
The museum manages over 200 sculptures, reliefs and wall designs scattered throughout the city that can be explored via special guided routes. These works are not confined to the building but shape the streetscape and invite discovery in public spaces.
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