Museum Ludwig
Quick Facts
- Location
- Germany, Köln
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1.5–2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed, except on public holidays · Tuesday 10:00-18:00 · Wednesday 10:00-18:00 · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Friday 10:00-18:00 · Saturday 10:00-18:00 · Sunday 10:00-18:00 · The tickets and hours page lists Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 including public holidays, with Monday closed. On the first Thursday of each month the museum stays open until 22:00, admission drops to 7.00 euros from 17:00 and residents of Cologne enter free all day with a programme attached.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Regular 15.40 euros · Student: Reduced 10.40 euros for students, trainees, those in military or community service, youth leaders and volunteer card holders · A disability degree of 50 or more halves the fare to 7.70 euros, with one companion free if the card shows B. Cash, EC or card, online booking too. The two day MuseumCard costs 18.00 single and 30.00 family, and the annual pass for the nine Cologne museums is 90.00, reduced 68.00, or 45.00 and 34.00 without the special shows.
- Address
- Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln
- Coordinates
- 50.9415, 6.9603
Introduction
Cologne's Ludwig Museum is a world-renowned museum of modern and contemporary art. A temple housing countless masterpieces since the 20th century, with its rich top-tier modern collection (especially Pop Art and Picasso), it is a must-visit for art lovers in Cologne and across Europe. Set in a modern building beside Cologne Cathedral, its rich holdings mainly come from the generous donation of collectors Peter and Irene Ludwig, covering all the major movements and phases of modern and contemporary art from the 20th century to today: it holds one of Europe's most important Pop Art collections, with classic works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and other masters; it also houses a substantial and spectacular array of Picasso works (among the richest Picasso collections in Europe), offering a view of this giant's different creative periods; beyond that, German Expressionism, Russian avant-garde, Surrealism, abstract art and many contemporary artists' masterpieces, as well as an important photography collection, all converge here, astonishing in richness and quality. For lovers of modern and contemporary art, the Ludwig Museum is a treasure trove. Visiting Cologne's Ludwig Museum to feast on Pop Art, Picasso and many 20th-century masterpieces is a brilliant modern-art journey.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed, except on public holidays |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
The tickets and hours page lists Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 including public holidays, with Monday closed. On the first Thursday of each month the museum stays open until 22:00, admission drops to 7.00 euros from 17:00 and residents of Cologne enter free all day with a programme attached.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Regular 15.40 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Reduced 10.40 euros for students, trainees, those in military or community service, youth leaders and volunteer card holders |
| Child | Free for children and young people up to 18, and for pupils individually or as a class with two teachers |
| Free Admission | Free for refugees with a companion, Cologne artists with the Kuenstlerkarte, craft workers, ICOM and the listed professional bodies, Foederkarte holders, Koeln-Pass holders and Cologne residents on their birthday; groups from 20 pay 11.00 euros each and the KoelnCard takes 20 percent off all city museums |
A disability degree of 50 or more halves the fare to 7.70 euros, with one companion free if the card shows B. Cash, EC or card, online booking too. The two day MuseumCard costs 18.00 single and 30.00 family, and the annual pass for the nine Cologne museums is 90.00, reduced 68.00, or 45.00 and 34.00 without the special shows.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Museum Ludwig?
Monday: Closed, except on public holidays; Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; The tickets and hours page lists Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 including public holidays, with Monday closed. On the first Thursday of each month the museum stays open until 22:00, admission drops to 7.00 euros from 17:00 and residents of Cologne enter free all day with a programme attached.
How much is the admission for Museum Ludwig?
Adult: Regular 15.40 euros; Student: Reduced 10.40 euros for students, trainees, those in military or community service, youth leaders and volunteer card holders; Child: Free for children and young people up to 18, and for pupils individually or as a class with two teachers; Free Admission: Free for refugees with a companion, Cologne artists with the Kuenstlerkarte, craft workers, ICOM and the listed professional bodies, Foederkarte holders, Koeln-Pass holders and Cologne residents on their birthday; groups from 20 pay 11.00 euros each and the KoelnCard takes 20 percent off all city museums; A disability degree of 50 or more halves the fare to 7.70 euros, with one companion free if the card shows B. Cash, EC or card, online booking too. The two day MuseumCard costs 18.00 single and 30.00 family, and the annual pass for the nine Cologne museums is 90.00, reduced 68.00, or 45.00 and 34.00 without the special shows.
Any practical tips for visiting Museum Ludwig?
Don't miss Europe's top-tier Pop Art collection and the rich Picasso works. Covers masterpieces of every movement from the 20th century to today, a treasure for modern-art lovers.
How long should I spend at Museum Ludwig?
A typical visit takes 1.5–2 hours.
