The most well-known activity for tourists to do in the city is go museum hopping in the uniquely laid museums of Frankfurt. ‘Museumsufer’ means a landscape of museums which are lined up on both sides of the banks of river Main. Some museums were built long back, some are new buildings, or transformed villas. Nonetheless, it makes it super easy to explore the huge variety of art in such a close proximity.
You can explore, sculptures, paintings, and more from 15th to 20th century, evolution of cinematography, artifacts from Africa, Southeast Asia and more. Entry on some days or for certain age group is free, usually you need to pay a little fee. Don’t forget to visit the Museumsufer Flea Market on Saturdays at the district’s main street. You can shop some antiques, handicrafts and second-hand items etc. If you happen to be there in August then enjoy the Museumsufer Embankment Festival offering live music, local cuisine and more.
Now, there are 39 museums included in the Museumsufer which are spread all around the banks of the river. Here are some of the most-visited museums closer to the river bank to explore conveniently:
· Städel Museum- one of Germany’s well-known museums for fine art. The museum displays 3,100 paintings, 660 sculptures, a library of 100,000+ books and more. Found in 1815 it is one of the oldest and most-visited museums in Germany.
Address: Städel Museum, Schaumainkai 63, 60596 Frankfurt
· Deutsches Filminstitut Filmmuseum (DFF)- The museum displays a permanent exhibition showcasing the advancements in the film production in the German Film Industry. The museum has its own cinema, digital platforms, research and more.
Address: Deutsches Filminsitut & Filmmuseum, Schaumainkai 41, 60596, Frankfurt
· Museum Angewandte Kunst- Are you an architecture, design, and housing furniture enthusiast? This is the perfect place for you to explore. With a collection of over 60,000 pieces of art from European, Islamic and East Asian background. The exhibitions keep on changing according to the theme.
Address: Museum Angewandte Kunst, Schaumainkai 17, 60594, Frankfurt
· Museum für Kommunikation- Explore about communication in this museum. With a permanent collection of telephone and postal services, stamps and everything about the evolution of human ways of communication.
Address: Museum für Kommunikation Frankfurt, Schaumainkai 53, 60596 Frankfurt
· Historisches Museum- Explore Frankfurt’s artefacts from the Roman times till now. From sculptures to paintings, the museum displays various exhibitions. Located in the heart of Old Town, the eight exhibitions display city’s history until now.
Address: Historisches Museum Frankfurt, Saalhof 1, 60311, Frankfurt
· Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung- The museum is one of the most prominent sculpture museums in the world. it is inside the Liebieghaus villa. The diverse collection includes work from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Renaissance and more periods and regions.
Address: Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung, Schaumainkai 71, 60596, Frankfurt
· Ikonenmuseum Frankfurt- The museum holds a permanent collection of icons made of wood and metals. The religious objects show the diverse orthodox religious from various parts of the world. immerse yourself in the religious artworks.
Address: Ikonenmuseum Frankfurt, Brückenstraße 3–7, 60594 Frankfurt
Many more museums in the Old Town intrigue the tourists and the locals with their collection of diverse artworks. Book a flight to Frankfurt to now and experience the experiences the city has to offer.