Städel Museum
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The Städel Museum, located on the Museumsufer in Frankfurt am Main, is one of Germany's foremost art institutions, housing approximately 3,100 paintings, 660 sculptures, over 4,600 photographs, and more than 100,000 drawings and prints. Founded in 1817 following the bequest of the banker and art patron Johann Friedrich Städel, the museum has evolved through several buildings and expansions, including a Neo-Renaissance structure in 1878 and a major underground contemporary art wing added in 2012. Its collection spans seven centuries of European art, from the early 14th century Gothic to Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, and modern and contemporary art. The museum is renowned for its extensive graphic collection and a library of 115,000 volumes, supporting both public exhibitions and scholarly research. It has been recognized as Museum of the Year by German art critics and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The Städel also embraces digital innovation, offering apps, audio guides, and a large digital collection under Creative Commons licensing. Temporary exhibitions have featured major artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Botticelli, and Holbein, reflecting the museum's dynamic programming and cultural significance.
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Astuce: Visit from Tuesday to Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays until 9 PM; the museum is closed on Mondays. Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid queues and consider the MuseumsuferCard for combined access to multiple museums. Free WiFi and a dedicated app enhance the visitor experience. Membership in the Städelverein offers free entry and supports the museum. The best time to visit is outside peak hours to enjoy the exhibits more peacefully.
Faits intéressants
- •The Städel Museum houses over 100,000 drawings and prints, one of the largest graphic collections in Germany.
- •In 2012, the museum expanded its exhibition space from 4,000 to 7,000 square meters with a new underground wing for contemporary art.
- •The museum's collection was protected during World War II by storing artworks in Schloss Rossbach, discovered post-war by the American Monuments Men.
- •The Städel was named Museum of the Year in 2012 by the German art critics association AICA.
- •More than 22,000 works from the Städel's digital collection are available for free download under a Creative Commons license.
Histoire
The Städel Museum was founded in 1817 following the will of Johann Friedrich Städel, who bequeathed his house, art collection, and fortune for the establishment of a public art institute.
Initially housed in Städel's former residence, the museum moved to its first dedicated building in 1833 and then to a Neo-Renaissance building on the Schaumainkai riverbank in 1878.
The collection suffered losses during the Nazi regime's 'degenerate art' campaign and was safeguarded during World War II by relocating artworks to a Bavarian castle.
Post-war reconstruction was completed in 1966, with further expansions in 1990 and a significant underground contemporary art wing added in 2012.
The museum has continuously expanded its collection and facilities over two centuries, becoming a leading cultural institution in Germany.
Guide du lieu
Neo-Renaissance Building (1878)1878
The original main museum building on Schaumainkai, designed by Oskar Sommer in Neo-Renaissance style, housing significant parts of the collection and reflecting 19th-century museum architecture.
Underground Contemporary Art Wing2012
Opened in 2012 and designed by Schneider+Schumacher, this extension significantly increased display space and focuses on 20th and 21st-century art, featuring contemporary exhibitions and installations.
Graphic Collection and Library
The museum's graphic collection includes over 100,000 drawings and prints, accessible by appointment, alongside a library of 115,000 volumes supporting art historical research.
Contact
Téléphone: 069 605098200