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Bonn Museum of Modern Art

Bonn Museum of Modern Art Tourism

Bonn Museum of Modern Art Tourism

Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
The Bonn Museum of Modern Art, also known as the Kunstmuseum Bonn, is a renowned art museum located in Bonn, Germany. It was founded in 1947, and its contemporary structure, designed by the German architect Axel Schultes, opened its doors to the public in 1992. The museum mainly focuses on German art from the 20th century to the present, featuring both permanent collections and temporary exhibits. Prominently, it holds an impressive collection of Rhenish Expressionism and post-World War II art. The museum showcases around 9,000 works by artists such as August Macke, Max Ernst, and Gerhard Richter, encompassing various media including painting, sculpture, and graphic art. It also includes a library with approximately 100,000 volumes on art history. The sleek, modernist architecture of the museum provides an impressive and fitting backdrop for the artworks displayed within, and it has become a cultural landmark in Bonn.
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