Kunstpalast
A visit to the museum is a pleasure. The Kunstpalast's motto is that everyone should feel welcome. The Kunstpalast app, which uses augmented reality to bring works of art to life, and the rooms for children designed by illustrator Christoph Niemann contribute to this. In any case, children of all ages are welcome and there are special offers.
The Kunstpalast collection contains over 130,000 objects, around 800 of which can be seen in a chronological tour through 49 rooms. Art from eleven centuries is on display. In addition to famous works by Rubens, Yves Klein and others, you can also discover design objects such as the Aldi plastic bag by Günter Fruhtrunk or Birkenstock shoes. Thanks to the app, you never lose your bearings.
In addition to the collection, there are temporary exhibitions by artists such as Gerhard Richter and Tony Cragg. Following extensive modernization, one of the largest glass collections in the world will be on display again from 19 November 2024: Over 260 exhibits will provide an insight into the history of glass art - a further 1000 works from the collection of around 13,000 objects will be on display in a spectacularly staged hall of mirrors.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a parking lot for people with disabilities.
- The Tonhalle/Ehrenhof subway station is approx. 500 m away.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via elevators or a stair lift (Glassammlung Cuny-Cabinet).
- All doors/passages and paths that can be used by guests are at least 79 cm wide.
- Exhibits and information can mainly be viewed from a seated position.
- Seating is available.
- There are public toilets for people with disabilities that can be accessed from at least one side (at least 90 cm). Folding grab rails are available to the left and right of the WC.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is necessary.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing.
- Guided tours are offered for deaf people (in German sign language). Advance booking is necessary.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevators is confirmed acoustically.
- Most steps are not visually rich in contrast. Stairs have a handrail on at least one side.
- Information on the exhibits is visually rich in contrast. Some information is conveyed acoustically.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is required.
- Touch exhibits are integrated during the guided tours.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destinations of the paths are within sight or there are signs at a visible distance.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing, sometimes in plain language.
- Guided tours are offered for people with cognitive impairments. Advance booking is required.
- The contents (e.g. exhibits) of the guided tour for people with cognitive impairments are easy to understand or are explained in an easy-to-understand way (e.g. pictorially).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Image gallery
"Kunstpalast"
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
"Kunstpalast"
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
Picture from the basement
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
Picture from the ground floor
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
Picture from the 1st floor
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)
Picture from the 2nd floor
(Guido Bonewitz-Raband)