Museum Folkwang
One of Germany's leading art museums, with masterpieces by Cézanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, and German Expressionists, and free admission to its permanent collection.
The Museum Folkwang is renowned for its paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Its collection includes masterworks by van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, Monet, Matisse, and German Expressionists, along with an outstanding photography and poster collection. The new building, designed by British architect David Chipperfield, is transparent and minimalist. Admission to the permanent collection is free, while special exhibitions charge a fee. The museum is closed on Mondays. It is located south of Essen city center and can be reached on foot from Rüttenscheider Stern station on the U11 metro line.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (extended hours Thu & Fri); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Essen Minster
- Old Synagogue (Essen)
- Grugapark
- Margarethenhöhe
- Villa Hügel
- Werden Abbey
- Lake Baldeney
- Ruhr Museum