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Museum · Düsseldorf, Renânia do Norte-Vestfália
Kunstpalast
Düsseldorf's art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, beside the Reno, with a collection that ranges from old masters to design and a glass museum.
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About Kunstpalast
The Kunstpalast is the city of Düsseldorf's art museum, founded in 1913. It occupies part of the Ehrenhof, a brick building complex erected in 1925 and 1926 by architect Wilhelm Kreis for a major exhibition on health, social welfare and physical exercise, beside the Reno and the Hofgarten.
The collection ranges from old master paintings, such as those by Rubens, to design and contemporary art, including work from the Düsseldorf school of the 19th century. The museum also houses the Glasmuseum Hentrich, which holds one of Europe's major glass collections.
Temporary exhibitions featuring well-known names in modern and contemporary art draw large crowds. Children and teenagers up to 17 years old enter free.
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
From about 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Best time
On weekdays, in the morning. Confirm opening days and times and the exhibitions on display before you go.
How to get there
It's located in the Ehrenhof, north of the Altstadt, about a 15-minute walk from Burgplatz along the banks of the Reno.
Tip
Buy tickets online on days when exhibitions are in high demand; some guided tours sell out. Combine the visit with the Hofgarten, which begins right next door.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kunstpalast
What's in the permanent collection?
Old painting, art of the 19th-century Düsseldorf school, modern art, design and the glass museum Glasmuseum Hentrich.
Is it far from the Altstadt?
No. It's about a 15-minute walk along the riverbank.
Do children pay?
Visitors under 18 don't pay admission.