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Museum · Frankfurt, Hesse
Museumsufer
The south bank of the Main between the bridges Eiserner Steg and Friedensbrücke, with a row of museums in old mansions and new buildings, from the Städel to the Liebieghaus.
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 Museumsufer
Museumsufer means "museum embankment". It is the stretch of the Schaumainkai on the south bank of the Main where a sequence of museums occupies 19th-century mansions and modern buildings. The network that bears this name brings together dozens of museums from Frankfurt and the surrounding area, but its heart is this riverside avenue.
Side by side are the Städel, the city's largest art museum; the Liebieghaus, with sculptures from Antiquity to Classicism in a mansion with a garden; the Museum Angewandte Kunst, of applied arts; the Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum, for cinema; the Museum für Kommunikation; and the Deutsches Architekturmuseum, for architecture.
On the north bank of the river, also counted as part of the Museumsufer, are the Historisches Museum, about the history of Frankfurt, and the Jüdisches Museum, about Jewish life in the city, by the Main.
The riverside promenade, with lawns and trees, is used for walking and cycling. At the end of August the Museumsuferfest usually takes place, a street festival along both banks. Many museums close on Mondays: check each one before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
A full day for two or three museums. For a single museum, 2 to 3 hours.
Best time
Tuesday to Sunday, since many museums close on Mondays. Some stay open later on one weekday. On sunny days, the riverside promenade is nice for the late afternoon.
How to get there
From the Römerberg, cross the river via the Eiserner Steg, about a 5-minute walk. Schweizer Platz subway station (U1 to U3, U8) is about 10 minutes away. Trams 15 and 16 run along Schweizer Straße.
Tip
There is a pass that gives access to several museums in the network, valid for two days, and an annual one: compare it with the number of museums you plan to see. Choose at most two major museums per day.
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Frequently asked questions about Museumsufer
What are the main museums of the Museumsufer?
The Städel (art), the Liebieghaus (sculpture), the Museum Angewandte Kunst (applied arts), the Filmmuseum (film), the Museum für Kommunikation and the Deutsches Architekturmuseum, plus the Historisches Museum and the Jüdisches Museum on the north bank.
Are the museums open on Mondays?
Most are closed on Mondays. Check each museum's opening hours before you go.
Is there a combined ticket?
Yes, the network offers a pass valid for several museums for two days. It's worth it if you plan to see three or more museums.