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 A broad variety of arts and crafts |
Ehrenhof 5 Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 899 2460 http://www.kunstmuseum-duessel... |
The Museum Kunst Palast (Palace of Arts Museum) contains a wide variety of art works from the Middle Ages to the present day. As well as its fine exhibition of European paintings and sculptures, the museum also houses a fine collection of glass work, graphics and crafts. The art nouveau glass collection is reputed to be the best in Germany. The museum is particularly proud of its pieces by the so-called 'Dusseldorf School', founded by Wilhelm von Schadow at the beginning of the 19th century and containing such noteworthy artists as Ferdinand Wilhelm Schirmer, Carl Friedrich Lessing, Wilhelm Preyer, Alfred Rethel, Johann Peter Hasenclever, Andreas and Oswald Achenbach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Late baroque royal residence |
Benrather Schloßallee 104 Dusseldorf, NRW 40597 Germany +49 211 899 7271 http://www.benrath.com/ben_sch... |
Located in the village of Benrath (a suburb of Dusseldorf since 1929), this summer residence was erected in 1756-73 in the middle of a spacious park bordered by the Rhine by electoral Prince Carl Theodor von Pfalz-Sulzbach. Designed by Nicolas de Pigage, the residence is a fine example of the transition from late baroque to classical architecture. The main building contains some exquisite furniture and 18th century paintings, while the west wing is home to the Benrath Natural History Museum, a fine exhibition outlining the historical development of the Rhine-Ruhr area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of local history |
Bergerallee 2 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 6170 |
The oldest museum in the city, the Stadtmuseum contains a fascinating exhibition about the history of Dusseldorf from the Stone Age to the present day. The main focus is on the rise of the city as an industrial and financial center, but there are also good sections dealing with the Jülich-Kleve-Berg era (14-16th century), the art scene in the Weimar Republic, the effect of the Nazi era and the city today. The exhibition deals with all the city's many facets, including a fashion show featuring clothes from the last three centuries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of picture frames |
Bilker Straße 5 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
Housed in one of Dusseldorf's most attractive 18th century buildings, the Altes Haus in the old town, this fascinating museum contains over 1,200 picture frames ranging from ornate Gothic pieces to bombastic baroque works. The main part of the collection is made up of 16th century Italian frames. The museum also contains a display of old photos and maps of Dusseldorf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Expressionist museum buildings |
Ehrenhof Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany |
Encircling the Ehrenhof, these dark brick, cubist buildings are one of Germany's finest examples of expressionist architecture. Erected for the 1926 Health Care Exhibition, the buildings now house a series of museums including the Kunstpalast art gallery and the Folk and Business Museum. The fantastic Rheinterrassen are also part of the complex. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Film museum |
Schulstraße 4 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 2490 http://www.duesseldorf.de/kult... |
Founded in 1993, Dusseldorf's Film Museum is more a fascinating elucidation of the technical side of film-making than it is a homage to the stars of the silver screen. Visitors can explore the film studio (complete with cameras, microphones, wind machines and the like) and learn about the effects of light (a prerequisite for film-making) in a series of labyrinth-like dark rooms. The museum organizes tours, seminars and workshops, and also boasts a library containing some 2,600 films, 200,000 photos, 20,000 posters and 20,000 documents. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Culture and Science |
Ehrenhof 2 Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 892 6690 http://www.nrw-forum.de |
The opening of the North Rhine Westphalian forum for Culture and Science took place in the autumn of 1998 at the Dusseldorf Ehrenhof. The event hall, that is supported by both the county of North Rhine Westphalia and other institutions, is a place where the union between culture and science is promoted. Relevant exhibitions in the fields of media, fashion, communication and research which occupy themselves with scientific or societal questions are displayed and their link with their cultural background researched. Over and above that, the NRW Forum functions as a place for cultural and political discussion. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Homage to Germany's greatest playwright |
Schloss Jägerhof, Jacobistraße 2 Innenstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40211 Germany +49 211 899 6262 |
Schloss Jägerhof is home to the biggest private collection of items dealing with the great German writer, J.W. Goethe. Founded by publishers Anton and Katharina Kippenberg, the museum is divided into ten different sections dealing with Goethe's life and times. Visitors can admire over a thousand exhibits, including original manuscripts, letters, first editions, pictures, coins, medals, glass and porcelain from the 18th century. Goethe himself never lived in Dusseldorf, but he visited the city on several occasions between 1774-92. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum, library and archives |
Bilker Straße 12-14 Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 5571 http://www.duesseldorf.de/kult... |
Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) is regarded as one of Germany's greatest writers. The centrepiece of the Institute is an exhibition documenting his life, his work and the influence which he has had upon German literature over the centuries. The library, which includes the manuscript department of the regional and city library, is a starting point for literary research, and the archives cover the fields of literature, music, art and science. This unique cultural institution not only allows scholars access to research material, but is also a forum for communication and critical discussion. Admission (Museum): EUR2, concessions EUR1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ceramic and porcelain museum |
Schulstraße 4 Karlstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 899 4210 |
Founded in 1904, the Hetjens Museum's collection comprises of over 10,000 pieces of earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain from the Middle East, East Asia, Africa, America, and Europe. The oldest exhibit dates back to 6000 B.C and new pieces by contemporary artists are continually being added to the collection. Although this is one of only four institutes in the world which displays ceramics from every culture and every epoch, the main focus is on Islamic, Mediterranean and far Eastern ceramics as well as baroque-period porcelain. Special exhibitions, tours and ceramic courses are also organized. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arty party |
Raketenstation Hombroich 1 Neuss Dusseldorf, NRW 41472 Germany +49 2182 5 7010 http://www.langenfoundation.de |
The lush environs of Langen Foundation coupled with astounding scenic beauty creates an aura of wonder and awe. Located in the beautiful Hombroich region, Langen Foundation houses modern Western and Japanese art. Find works of Cezanne, Uecker, Warhol, and Polke among scores of artists that adorn the walls. The erstwhile NATO base is also a venue for social dos, corporate functions, fashion shows, and the like. Artists, social researchers, and others also reside here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fascinating aquarium and natural history museum |
Kaiserswerther Straße 380 Dusseldorf, NRW 40474 Germany +49 211 899 6150 |
A great place for kids and adults alike, the Löbbecke Museum and aquarium is home to over 550 species of fish, reptiles, mammals and insects. Containing 80 aquariums, a tropical greenhouse, numerous insect cabinets and a fantastic section about the evolution of man, this is one of the region's most impressive natural history resources. A visit to the aquarium could be combined with a walk around the Nordpark which surrounds the museum. Admission EUR5.50, concessions EUR3.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Navigation Museum |
Burgplatz 30 Düsseldorf-Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany |
In the last remainin section of the castle, the tower, visitors can get a comprehensive insight into the history of inland navigation, viewing approximately 120 models. From the really primitive beginnings to steam ships, every item has its place here. In the cellar of the tower during restauration, traces of a 13 century enclosure were uncovered. The castle tower, with its eight floors, located directly on the Rhine is the perfect place for the inland navigation museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North Rhine Westphalian art collection |
Grabbeplatz 5 Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 Germany +49 211 8 3810 http://www.kunstsammlung.de |
Built by Danish architects in 1986 to house the art collection of the state of North Rhine Westphalia, this building is one of Dusseldorf's most instantly recognizable landmarks. The collection itself was founded in 1960 when the state bought 88 paintings by Paul Klee. Klee taught at Dusseldorf's Academy of Art before being forced into exile in 1933. The main part of the collection deals with pre-war art: fauvism, expressionism, cubism, the Blue Rider and Pittura Metafisica movements as well as dadaism, surrealism, constructiveness, Bauhaus and de Stijl. The second section of the collection features post-1945 art, ranging from abstract expressionism to the work of Joseph Beuys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plastic art |
Ehrenhof 2 Düsseldorf-Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany +49 211 899 2460 |
This museum is entirely devoted to the world of plastic. The collection includes exhibits from the early days of synthetic material, including everyday items like celluloid bowls from the late 19th century, revolutionary bakelite designs from the forties and fifties and contemporary household items as well as a fascinating display of plastic art. All in all, this is a thoroughly interesting exhibition close to the Kunstmuseum im Ehrenhof. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theatre museum |
Hofgärtnerhaus, Jägerhofstraße 1 Pempelfort Dusseldorf, NRW 40479 Germany |
The Theatre Museum provides an overview of Dusseldorf and Germany's 400-year-old theatrical history. Rotating exhibitions dealing with specific actors, singers, dancers, directors, stage and costume design, architecture, technology and aesthetics give a fascinating insight into theatrical life over the centuries. The Dumont-Lindemann-Archiv (named after the founder of the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus) forms the backbone of the collection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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