Kolumba Art Museum - Free Audio Guide

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Kolumba Kunstmuseum, 4, Kolumbastraße, Neumarktviertel, Altstadt-Nord, Innenstadt, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 50667, Deutschland

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Kolumba Kunstmuseum, located in Cologne, Germany, is the art museum of the Archdiocese of Cologne and one of the city's oldest museums. It was founded in 1853 and features a striking modern building designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, inaugurated on September 15, 2007. The museum showcases a diverse collection spanning from late antiquity to contemporary art, with highlights including works by Stefan Lochner and Paul Thek. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions that merge historical and modern pieces in a meditative environment. The museum is accessible and offers a welcoming atmosphere for all. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM, with an admission fee of 8 euros. Free entry is available on certain days.