Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen : info and guided tour

Introduction to Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen is the major museum of modern and contemporary art of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located in Düsseldorf at Grabbeplatz 5. It brings together several collections dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary art, and is one of the city’s best-known cultural institutions. Its name highlights its role within the public collection of the state.

The museum is especially associated with the K20 building, recognizable by its dark, elegant facade on Grabbeplatz. This restrained architecture puts the artworks on display in the spotlight and gives the site a strong identity in the city center. The complex is appreciated for the quality of its exhibition spaces, designed for modern art.

Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen is famous for its benchmark collections, covering abstract art, Expressionism, Surrealism and postwar art. Visitors can regularly discover major works by international artists, presented in a route that helps explain the great artistic developments of the 20th century. The museum appeals to art lovers and curious visitors alike.

Discover Dusseldorf with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the history of Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, the role of its collections and the museum’s place in Düsseldorf’s cultural scene. Their insight also makes it easier to notice the architectural details of the building and to understand more precisely the works and artistic movements on display.