Arts.
The Ruhr experiences a time of change and emergence today, which means that the awareness of the cultural identity of the region comes into being at this very moment.
Steel and coal have given way to a large art scene and a growing openness towards cultural experiences.
Shaped by the industrial heritage, young artists are about to create the region the way they want it to look like: Individual, crazy, melancholic, reduced, extraordinary, the Ruhr has got many facets. But on all accounts it is a region of diversity.
Museum for Art and Culture History Dortmund.
A fascinating combination of culture and history, rare and everyday objects can be found in the museum of art and culture history in Dortmund. Since 1883 this museum, placed in the heart of the city, puts his focus on well-known painters...
Folkwang Museum.
The Folkwang museum in Essen is an institution with its own exciting history. Founded in 1902, totally destroyed during the chaos of World War 2 and rebuild in the 1950’s and 60’s it has developed to one of the most famous...
Museum Bochum - Art Collections.
The Museum Bochum, founded in 1960, has developed to an important museum of contemporary east- and middle-European arts. In its formation it had to compete with traditional institutes like the Folkwang museum...
Situation Kunst Bochum.
Who is interested in a different, maybe even strange, but on all accounts innovative way of presenting art, has to visit the museum Situation Kunst in Bochum. It offers a fascinating combination of nature, architecture and art...
Quadrat Bottrop.
The Quadrat Bottrop, founded in 1983, unites four museums in one complex: The Josef-Albers-Museum, the museum of local and early history, the studio-gallery and the modern gallery. The first part of the complex attends...
Museum am Ostwall Dortmund.
This museum for modern and contemporary art contains paintings, sculptures and photographies of the 20th century as well as over 2500 expressionistic and classical modern graphics. Founded in 1947 the first collections...
cubus kunsthalle.
Who is interested in young artists with new, innovative approaches, has to visit the cubus kunsthalle in Duisburg. Both international diversity and quality and the inclusion of rather less popular artists are decisive for the young museum...
Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum.
A collection of international modern sculptures can be admired in the Wilhelm Lehmbruck museum in Duisburg. The specialty of this institution is its combination of outstanding architecture and the neighboring sculpture park...
red dot design museum.
Eating, playing, driving, working: Our lives are determined by products, which support, entertain and sometimes maybe even seem useless to us. But all these products represent our everyday culture and are examples of our...
Gelsenkirchen Museum.
The museum of art in Gelsenkirchen gives the visitor a broad survey of painting from the late 19th century until today. In addition to this main focus the museum owns a comprehensive collection of kinetic art. Founded in 1950...
Gustav Lübcke Museum.
The Gustav Lübcke museum in Hamm impresses with its widespread collections. Whether you are interested in Egyptian art, the history of Hamm, prehistory, applied arts or the painting of the 20th century: The museum of art...
Sculpture Museum Glaskasten.
Sculptures of the 20th century and new media are exhibited in the “Glaskasten” in Marl. As the name suggests, the vitreous building delivers an undisturbed insight into the museum. This transparency stands for the concept of public...
Kunstmuseum in der Alten Post.
The museum of art in Mühlheim an der Ruhr exhibits expressionistic paintings. International graphics also prioritize the institution. Founded in 1909 it was the first museum in the city. The famous Zille-collection...
Ludwiggalerie Schloss Oberhausen.
A diverse range of works are on loan to the Ludwiggalerie in Oberhausen. The visitor can explore three different main areas. The Ludwig collection picks up comprehensive, exceptional topics. The eponymous couple Peter...
Kunsthalle Recklinghausen.
The “Kunsthalle Recklinghausen” applies itself to art after 1945. Paintings, graphics and sculptures prioritize the exhibitions. The museum especially puts a spotlight on the prize winners of the art award “junger westen” (young west)...
