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Museum · Frankfurt, Hesse
Städel Museum
One of Germany's leading art museums, with around 3,100 paintings from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, on the Museumsufer.
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About Städel Museum
The Städel originated from the will of the banker Johann Friedrich Städel in 1815, who left his collection and fortune to create a museum and an art school. Since 1878 the museum has occupied the current building on the Schaumainkai, on the south bank of the Main.
The collection comprises about 3,100 paintings, as well as sculptures, photographs and more than 100,000 drawings and prints. The route runs from the old masters — German, Flemish and Italian — with names like Dürer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Botticelli, through Impressionism, Expressionism and art after 1945.
One of the most sought-after works is the portrait of Goethe in the Campagna romana, painted by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein. The contemporary art wing is in the basement beneath the garden, lit by round skylights visible on the lawn.
The museum is closed on Mondays and stays open later on Thursdays. Major temporary exhibitions often draw large crowds: during those periods, buy tickets in advance.
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
2 to 4 hours for the collection; an extra hour if there's a temporary exhibition.
Best time
Go at opening, Tuesday to Friday, to walk around calmly. Thursday evenings are usually quieter. Weekends and major exhibitions get crowded. Closed on Mondays.
How to get there
It is located at Schaumainkai 63. From the Römerberg, cross the Eiserner Steg and follow the riverbank, about a 10-minute walk. Schweizer Platz station (U1 to U3, U8) is 5 minutes away; trams 15 and 16 stop nearby.
Tip
Buying tickets online avoids the box-office line on busy days. There are cloakrooms for bags and backpacks. Start with the old masters on the upper floor and work down to the contemporary art.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Städel Museum
Does the Städel open on Mondays?
No. Monday is the Städel's day off; on Thursdays, by contrast, visits are extended into the evening.
Which artists are in the Städel?
Among others: Dürer, Holbein, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Monet, Degas, Kirchner and Beckmann, as well as the well-known portrait of Goethe by Tischbein.
Do you need to buy a ticket in advance?
It's not mandatory, but for major exhibitions and on weekends buying online avoids queues.
How much time should you allow?
At least 2 hours for the collection. Art lovers can spend half a day.