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Museum · Düsseldorf, Renânia do Norte-Vestfália
K21 Ständehaus
Contemporary art museum in an 1880 palace that was once the seat of the parliament, on the shore of a lake in the Kaiserteich park, with a glass dome.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About K21 Ständehaus
K21 is the contemporary art venue of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. It operates in the Ständehaus, a neo-Renaissance building from 1880 built for the parliament of the former Prussian province of the Reno and which, from 1949 to 1988, served as the state parliament seat of Renânia do Norte-Vestfália.
In the conversion to a museum, the building received a large glass dome over the central courtyard. The galleries display installations, photography, video and painting by artists from various parts of the world, with exhibitions that change frequently.
The Ständehaus faces the Kaiserteich, a lake in a park south of the Altstadt. A walk around the water is peaceful and pairs well with the visit.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Around 1½ to 2 hours.
Best time
On weekdays. Closed on Mondays and on some isolated days; check the schedule before you go.
How to get there
The nearest station is Graf-Adolf-Platz, about a 5-minute walk. From the Altstadt it's roughly a 20-minute walk.
Tip
Use the combined ticket with the K20. Before you go, check the exhibitions on display: contemporary art changes a lot from one season to the next.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about K21 Ständehaus
Is the K21 good for someone who isn't familiar with contemporary art?
It can be. Installations and videos are often large-scale and explained on panels, with texts in English.
Is the building historic?
Yes. The Ständehaus dates from 1880 and was the state parliament's seat until 1988.
Do you need a timed ticket?
For the collection and most exhibitions, no. Some special shows require a timed entry.